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Jan. 18, 2013
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
Jan. 18, 2013
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
Jan. 18, 2013
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
Jan. 18, 2013
AF officials anticipate pay delays for officers, enlisted Airmen promoted in March

Officers and enlisted Airmen getting promoted in March will experience pay delays because of the Military Personnel Data System upgrade occurring that month."Individuals getting promoted from March 4 to March 26 will not get their promotions updated in MilPDS because of the upgrade," said Lt. Col.
Jan. 18, 2013
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
Jan. 17, 2013
Air Force implements civilian hiring freeze

Air Force senior leaders directed a force-wide hiring freeze among other workforce actions in a memorandum sent to senior commanders Jan. 16.The actions are part of the Air Force's efforts to pursue reversible or recoverable steps to avoid impacts to core readiness caused by the looming possibility
Jan. 17, 2013
Martin Luther King Day a celebration of a man's dedication to civil rights

Jan. 21 is a federal holiday allowing many federal workers a free day of leave.Many forget that this day celebrates the 84th birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a key civil rights leader of the 1950s and 1960s. King fought for civil rights by teaching nonviolent protest as well as creating many
Jan. 17, 2013
460th CONF best in AFSPC; Airman recognized for excellence

The 460th Contracting Flight claimed two major Air Force Space Command awards for 2012.The 460th CONF was awarded Best Small Contracting Unit of the Year for the third year in a row, and Senior Airman Michael Longdon, 460th CONF, earned Outstanding Enlisted Contracting Airman of the Year."I could
Jan. 16, 2013
75 day leave carryover extended

Airmen with more than 60 days of leave at the beginning of next fiscal year may be able to carry it into the next fiscal year thanks to a provision in the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The provision extends the maximum leave carryover of 75 days through Sept. 30, 2015, according to
Jan. 15, 2013
JAG Corps: Law school programs now accepting applicants

The Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps is accepting applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program Jan. 1 - March 1. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is based on the needs of the Air