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

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