Message from Secretary Hagel on Furloughs

To all Department of Defense personnel:As you are fully aware, the Department of Defense is facing a historic shortfall in our budget for the current fiscal year. This is the result of current law that went into effect March 1. It imposes deep across-the-board cuts on DoD and other federal agencies.

Colonel to assume wing command, leaves legacy

"Two words: just phenomenal."That is how Col. Tracey Hayes, 460th Space Wing vice commander, described her third assignment to Buckley. It could also illustrate the opportunity she will undertake this summer when she assumes command of the 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo."What being a wing

54 complete additional-duty first sergeant training

Fifty-four Team Buckley grade officers, Senior NCOs and NCOs graduated the Additional-Duty First Sergeant Symposium May 10 at the Buckley Leadership Development Center.The five day symposium, hosted by the Buckley First Sergeant Council, taught technical sergeants and above how to deal with many

Team Buckley members go the distance

Brave Defender trains Kandahar-bound Airmen

As a security forces Airman, you've just arrived for your deployment to the Joint Defense Operations Center at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The Airman you replaced left early so there's no transition period. You've only been at your desk for five minutes when an alarm sounds and bombs are

May is National Fitness Month: Keeping Team Buckley active

 Buckley's Health and Wellness Center, and Fitness Center staff are hosting a variety of training and running classes through May in recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month."One thing people take for granted is their health," said Alan Muriera, HAWC director. "The purpose of

Not a diamond, but just as sharp

There are some additional duties in the Air Force for which Airmen volunteer; there are some that they are "volun-told" for; and then there are duties exclusive to a limited number of top-notch Airmen.Additional-duty first sergeants are just that."The position is not for everybody," explained Master

Communication systems subject to monitoring, OPSEC reminders

Some of Team Buckley members have been informed of operational security violations, due to a no-notice monitoring period by the 67th Network Warfare Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.The 67th NWW can intercept email that includes critical information list and other attachments containing

Lt. Col. Thibeaux takes command of the 460th CES

Limited-time waivers being offered to TRICARE Prime enrollees

As of April 1, 2013, the TRICARE West Region insurance provider transitioned from TRIWEST Healthcare Alliance to United Health Care Military and Veterans. During the transition, there have been some issues and delays with beneficiaries obtaining timely access to specialty care. Due to the