AFAF kicks off campaign

The Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign kicked off Feb. 8 at the Buckley AFB Chapel.This is a chance to give to a charitable organization that gives back to our Air Force members, said Col. Dan Dant, 460th Space Wing commander. It's easy to give to and it directly impacts the people of Team Buckley.

Team Buckley's own to battle in the cage

Editor's Note: This article is part of a series about the Buckley MMA Fight Night. Two Airmen are about to break Article 114, Dueling, of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, but neither of them are going to lose a stripe. Jason Thompson and Rick "The Reach" Van Seters are scheduled to fight in

Team Buckley's palates delighted with annual chili cook-off

"Wish I had time for just one more bowl of chili," said Kit Carson, an American frontiersman, on his death bed.Sixteen chili artisans competed in the 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off hosted by the Buckley Air Force Base Chapel Feb. 6. More than 100 Team Buckley members turned out at the Buckley chapel

On the way out: Chief shares legacy, advice for future chiefs

Only one percent of the population serves in the military, and only one percent of that ever makes the rank of chief master sergeant. So how do the most successful Airmen achieve this prestigious rank? Chief Master Sgt. Mark Harper's, 460th Operations Group superintendent, 30-year career lays out

New base position gathers community resources, support

For the last few months, a new face has been traveling around the base and outlying community gathering information on activities and events to share with members of the Team Buckley community.Christina Stump is the 460th Space Wing community support coordinator, and her position is a unique one

Colorado Freedom Memorial breaks ground

Mayors' Day: Buckley expands influence past Aurora

More than 10 mayors of Colorado cities visited Buckley Air Force Base Feb. 1 for Mayors' Day to learn the mission and importance of the base."The idea for this came from one of my visits to Washington D.C.," said Col. Daniel Dant, 460th Space Wing commander. "I said that I had great ties to the

A&FRC hosts skating event for families of deployed service members

Buckley's Airman and Family Readiness Center treated families of deployed service members to free ice skating Feb. 2 at the Southlands Mall. Every month the A&FRC hosts a no-cost outing for families of deployed service members. "This is basically a morale-building event for families that are

460th SFS Airman wins Airman of the Month

MiCare coming soon to Buckley

MiCare, a Department of Defense-sponsored website for military care beneficiaries, is a tool people can use to have their electronic health records made available on securely online, communicate with health professionals about non-urgent medical questions, request general medical needs and access a