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  • ARPC changes command

    Brig. Gen. John C. Flournoy Jr. became commander of the Air Reserve Personnel Center in a change-of-command ceremony Jan. 25.Flournoy became the 32nd commander of the ARPC when he assumed command from Col. Patricia S. Blassie in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, Air Force Reserve

  • Buckley provides bundles for expecting parents

    Expecting a bundle of joy? Every other month the Airman and Family Readiness Center provides parents an abundance of information and bundles of baby products to expecting families. Families are given a bundle that includes towels, clothing, baby blankets, bibs, bedding and a tote bag sponsored by

  • Air Force officials aim to eliminate sexual assault

    Following a nine-month investigation into sexual misconduct at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, the Air Force has implemented a comprehensive program aimed at eliminating sexual assault, senior Air Force leaders told Congress today.Air Force Chief Of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and

  • Pentagon to lift rule excluding women from combat

    Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are expected to announce the lifting of the direct combat exclusion rule for women in the military, a senior defense official said today.The policy change will begin a process in which the

  • Colorado AFA chapter to host AF Ball

    The Air Force Association Lance P. Sijan Chapter #125 is hosting an Air Force Ball for service members on Colorado's Front Range Feb. 15 at The Broadmoor hotel's Broadmoor Hall in Colorado Springs. The deadline to purchase tickets is Feb. 5. To purchase tickets, visit www.afasijan.com or call the

  • Buckley Fitness Center hosts badminton tournament

    The Buckley Fitness Center hosted a badminton tournament Jan. 23 to crown the best Team Buckley badminton duo. Eight teams battled it out over the net, but when the dust settled, it was the 460th Force Support Squadron team that took top honors. "I like these tournaments because it is different from

  • AFAS grant program accepting applicants

    The deadline for eligible children and spouses of service members to submit an application for $2,000 educational grants through the Air Force Aid Society's Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program is March 8.Eligible participants include children of active duty, Title 10 Active Guard Reserve or

  • 460th SFS dominates AFPSC awards; wins 4 of 8 categories

    The 460th Security Forces Squadron exemplified excellence by taking four out of eight Air Force Space Command awards for 2012.The 460th SFS award-winning defenders include the following:· Tech. Sgt. Jacob Overman, AFSPC Billy Jack Carter Award · Senior Airman Joshua Reid, 2012 Outstanding Support

  • Be proactive; get your education

    The new motto for Buckley's Education Center is "Be proactive."The education office will become more visible in 2013 with a representative speaking at commander's calls, first sergeant meetings, Joint Junior Enlisted Group meetings and other venues to encourage Airmen to seek a higher education.With

  • Volunteers critically needed at Buckley Pharmacy

    The Buckley Pharmacy is in urgent need of volunteers to assist the active-duty staff in distributing medications to active-duty members, retirees, veterans and families.Within the last year, 10 volunteers have resigned due to personal issues not related to the pharmacy; leaving a desperate need for