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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Community leaders inducted as Team Buckley co-commanders

    Col. Daniel Dant, 460th Space Wing commander, inducted 18 community leaders Jan. 11 as co-commanders in a ceremony held at the Buckley Leadership Development Center.The community commander program is designed to pair local civilians with military commanders in an effort to increase communication,

  • 460th SCS Airman one of two in 14th AF selected for STEP promotion

    A staff sergeant from the 460th Space Communications Squadron, Det. 1 was notified that his uniform was out of regulations Jan. 6 when he was awarded a promotion to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program.Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Hunter, 460th SCS, Det. 1 radio frequency

  • GI Bill education transfer incurs 4 years for all Airmen

    When initially implemented, the Post-9/11 GI Bill education transfer program was phased in to enable Airmen nearing retirement to accept a 1-, 2-, or 3-year active-duty service commitment. That phase-in period expired July 31, 2012 and all active-duty Airmen now incur a 4-year ADSC, said Bruce

  • Buckley MMA Fight Night tickets on sale now

    Tickets are now on sale at outdoor recreation for the first ever live mixed martial arts event, Buckley MMA Fight Night, scheduled for Feb. 9 at the Buckley Fitness Center.Seven to ten fights, presented by Ring of Fire MMA and hosted by the 460th Force Support Squadron, will be highlighted by a

  • Community Outreach Fair to connect Team Buckley with community resources

    A Community Outreach Fair is scheduled for Team Buckley members 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jan. 15 in The Exchange atrium. This month's fair will focus on the Airman & Readiness Center.The fair is designed to provide visibility of the installation's community programs and resources by highlighting specific

 

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