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

AF officials reestablish squadron commander support staffs

Air Force officials reestablished squadron commander support staffs on Oct. 1 to help commanders manage administrative duties and other personnel and knowledge operations functions.The decision to recreate squadron CSSs was made by Air Force senior leaders during a Corona South conference in

COARNG aviation maintenance shop keeps choppers in air

Protecting Colorado's people by fighting wildfires and performing search-and-rescue missions is a vital part of the Colorado National Guard.The missions performed wouldn't be possible without the Colorado Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility. The shop ensures pilots and crew who fly those

First snow brings winter prep reminder

Though merely a light dusting, the first snow hit the ground early Oct. 5. While the powder could mean a number of things, such as an early winter, a great ski season or hot cocoa by the fire, it definitely means one thing - it's time to prepare for colder temperatures, snowstorms and hazardous

Charities highlighted at CFC kick-off event

Stop, drop, roll: Buckley to host Fire Prevention Week activities

The 2012 Fire Prevention Week motto encourages people to "Have 2 Ways Out" in case of an emergency. Running Oct. 7-13, the week will bring a number of activities to Buckley, including hands-on fire extinguisher training, fire prevention education and a pancake breakfast. The department will visit