VIEWPOINT: Veterans Day to honor service members' sacrifices

I will admit that I'm just as excited as most people to have a three-day weekend on the horizon. Having an extra day to sleep in and get things done around the house will be welcomed, as will taking advantage of the many discounts from restaurateurs, retailers and other service providers for current

First sergeant embodies superhero qualities

In the dark, seedy city of Air Force-tropolis, one first sergeant prowls the streets looking for Airmen to help. His utility belt overflows with the tools of his trade: a dedicated cell phone, the local judge advocate office and all the other first sergeants on base. His name is Master Sgt. Brian

Donations still needed for CFC

Commander encourages alternate gate usage, caution at Mississippi Gate

We are well aware of the dangerous traffic issues caused by increased construction and large equipment vehicle usage at the Mississippi Gate. In short, the vehicles awaiting inspection and entry onto Buckley are causing gridlock. As a result, dangerous driving practices by some individuals are

CSAF makes announcement to Airmen

To the Airmen of the United States Air ForceAfter over 30 years of service to our great nation, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy has announced he will retire at the end of January. During their tenure, CMSAF Roy and his wife Ms. Paula teamed to tackle our biggest challenges and

BASH program benefits from local-area support

This time of year is full of significant events - Halloween, changing foliage, Thanksgiving and, of course, annual bird migration. While people may stop to watch a flock of Canadian Geese fly overhead in their notorious v-formation, few realize the threat these and other migratory birds are to the

Green Knights ride for CFC

It didn't kill me, so that's a start

It started with me taking off my pants.As with most surgeries, this is where my story begins.I went into the Sky Ridge Medical Center that morning to have the torn meniscus in my right knee removed, an injury suffered during my weekly Air Force physical training session more than a month ago. That

CFC: Halfway there, but not halfway done

The Combined Federal Campaign is in full swing and Team Buckley's participation is still needed. The donation season is at the halfway point, but the base's participation is still below the 30 percent goal."We are currently at 5 percent participation with a total of $60,343 donated," stated Tech.

460th SCS celebrates Halloween