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  • 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

  • Coyotes spotted on Buckley; protect self, family

    The 460th Civil Engineering Squadron has received reports of coyote sightings on base and in the surrounding community. It is important to be informed about coyotes in order to avoid an incident.In this area, a coyote's pelt is usually grayish-brown or yellowish-gray, while the throat and belly tend

  • 460th SW commander presents State of the Base

    Col. Daniel Dant, 460th Space Wing commander, gave his annual State of the Base address Jan. 16 at the Double Tree Hotel to inform community leaders and members of the Aurora Rotary and Aurora Chamber of Commerce about the base's past, current and future activities. In addition, Dant discussed