460th CES executes first IDP under new AF regulations

The 460th Civil Engineer Squadron was the first organization in the Air Force to execute the newest Installation Development Plan under the recently changed Air Force regulations.The IDP can be looked at as a "Vision for Buckley," explained Mary Jane Brady, 460th CES installation community planner.

Bored on Buckley: Christkindl Market great location for holiday fun

Holiday cheer is easy to locate in Skyline Park as the entire area is filled with holiday lights, vendors and an ice skating rink for the 12th annual Denver Christkindl Market scheduled to run through Dec. 22. "The Denver Christkindl Market is a great event for kids of all ages from toddlers to 100

NORAD Provides Website, Apps to Track Santa

Children of all ages will be able to track Santa Claus on his annual journey, thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.The "NORAD Tracks Santa" website at http://www.noradsanta.org is up and running. The site features a holiday countdown, games and daily activities, video messages from

AFSPC units approved for wearing ABUs Mondays

Col. Daniel Dant, 460th Space Wing commander, announced Nov. 30 that per guidance from Air Force leadership the uniform of the day, including Mondays, will be the Airman Battle Uniform effective Dec. 3.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III relayed his decision to commanders at major

Increased danger at Mississippi Gate prompts traffic changes

In efforts to relieve the congested traffic caused by on-base construction, modifications to the Mississippi Gate's traffic flow will be implemented by Dec. 10. The changes will limit outbound traffic to one lane, lending a lane to the increased inbound traffic from 5 a.m. to noon. The flow will

460th CES best in AFSPC; EM flight adds to success

Team Buckley is already making waves at the Air Force Space Command and 14th Air Force levels earning several annual awards.The 460th Civil Engineer Squadron was awarded the Air Force Space Command Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit in the small-unit category along with its emergency management flight

Buckley extends CFC donation deadline

The deadline to donate to the Buckley Combined Federal Campaign has extended to Dec. 15, meaning there's still time for people to donate to the charity of their choice. At the initial deadline of Nov. 22, the base had yet to meet stated goals. The annual goal of the CFC is to reach 100-percent

Buckley surveying energy drink consumption

An ongoing study is currently being conducted on the prevalence of energy drink consumption among all Air Force members and civilians at Buckley.Investigators at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., initiated the survey in September to understand how many Air Force members drink energy drinks, the side

Bored on Buckley: Southlands Readies For the Holidays

The Southlands Shopping Center is a great place to fill those holiday shopping needs. In addition to the many shops offered, the Southlands mall hosts an annual holiday hometown parade and tree-lighting ceremony to start the holiday season. People can also catch a movie, ice skate or view the lights

Base leaders share Thanksgiving dinner with dorm residents