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

AF leaders target sexual assault in latest 'Letter to Airmen'

Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" Nov. 16.As part of an effort to increase awareness of sexual assault, the Air Force's top three

Practice safety during Thanksgiving holiday

Across the nation, people are dusting off their fryers and preparing the burners for massive holiday feasts and celebrations. From fire safety to safe driving, there are a few important safety tips to heed while observing the holiday. Cooking incidents are a major source of death, injury and damage

CES Airmen prepare for MRAP rollovers

460th Civil Engineering Squadron Airmen performed mine resistant ambush protected emergency rollover and egress training Nov. 15 at Fort Carson."We had a sudden large influx of new Airmen," said Master Sgt. John Keller, 460th CES unit deployment manager. "These individuals have not had the

Local food bank gives back to military families

Buckley's Chapel hosted their monthly food drive provided by the Smokey Hill Vineyard Food Bank Nov. 19, 2012.The Smokey Hill Vineyard and Buckley partnership has been successful and have made military families satisfied. The food drive, which has been going on for the past seven months, is held the

Annual awards are rolling in

Annual award announcements have already started to come in. Here are some of those that have already won awards at the Air Force Space Command Level and 14th Air Force. Award winners from the 460th Force Support Squadron are as follows:- Eubank Award for the best small FSS in 14th AF - Professional