A&FRC offers financial counseling, information on new TSP Roth option

The Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement investment opportunity, now offers a Roth option for service members, and the Buckley Airman & Family Readiness Center financial counselors are available for anyone interested in taking advantage of this option. The change, which took place Oct. 1, allows

Information Technology Expo to connect with Team Buckley

The annual Information Technology Expo is scheduled 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Newtch's Den. The free event is open to all Team Buckley members and showcases the latest IT products and resources available. In addition, the first 125 attendees will receive a complimentary lunch coupon good

Share CFC story, win prizes

The 460th Space Wing Public Affairs Office is hosting a story contest themed "Why Do You Donate?" The contest will run through Nov. 20 when the winners are selected. The stories can be any length and cover any reason why you choose to give to the charity of your choice through the Combined Federal

Denver-based longboard company on display at Buckley

Caution encouraged during election season

With the election season in full swing, service members may become swept up in the sea of political fervor and feel the need to voice their opinion above the masses. However, there are many possible pitfalls a uniformed warrior can fall into while demonstrating their political stance.Certain acts of

Panetta encourages Defense Department members, families to vote

In a video message released Oct. 5, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta urged the men and women of the Defense Department and their families to vote in the upcoming election.Here is the text of the secretary's message:On November 6th, Americans will have the opportunity to exercise the most important

National Guard rescuer breaks his leg while helping save life

Soldiers, civilians and county sheriff's personnel worked in tandem to rescue injured climbers in the Indian Peaks mountain range Sept. 7.And a National Guardsman ended the day needing to be rescued himself.Sterling Roop, one of a group of three experienced mountain climbers, suffered head trauma

Team Buckley off to good CFC start: CPTS Airman shares reason for donating

Team Buckley raised more than $19,000 toward the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign to wrap up week one. The goal is to have a 30 percent participation rate, surpassing the 26 percent participation rate from 2011.Senior Airman Amy McMillan, 460th Comptroller Squadron budget analysis, was one

Children learn importance of fire prevention

Buckley Fire Department members taught children at a Buckley Child Development Center valuable fire prevention tips Oct. 11 in a proactive approach to Fire Prevention Week observed Oct. 7-13. Children recieved plastic fire helmets, coloring books, stickers and pamphlets to make learning about fire

Parents take a time out

Once a month, active-duty Air Force parents have a chance to get away from it all, at least for a few hours. The Airman & Family Readiness Center and the child development centers team up with various Buckley organizations to provide free childcare one day a month to parents who just need a