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

Furry veteran up for adoption

Tucked away in a small corner of base exists the military working dog kennels and a German Shepherd named Nero. This six-time combat veteran with tours to Iraq and Southwest Asia is currently available for adoption.Starting as a puppy, Nero served six years in the Air Force as a military working

Team Buckley to kick off CFC

The Combined Federal Campaign begins Oct. 4 with an event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Leadership Development Center. Buckley's CFC is scheduled to run through Nov. 22, but people can continue to make donations until Dec. 15.Representatives from more than 70 charities will attend the kickoff event to

AF encourages ownership with 'I am Air Force Energy' motto

October is Energy Awareness Month, and now is the time to initiate ideas of how to save Air Force energy, time and money.This year, Air Force leadership adopted the theme, 'I am Air Force Energy.' "As energy consumers, we can impact the Air Force's fuel and electricity use every day -- by flying our

Buckley celebrates Air Force birthday

Working dog returns to duty after 20-foot fall

After more than a month of rehabilitation, Pier, a 460th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, is fully recovered, back to work and ready to sniff out potential dangers. Pier plunged approximately 20 feet while conducting a search of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Be alert for fraudulent assignment notifications

Air Force officials are warning Airmen of recent fraudulent assignment notifications.All automated assignment notification, modification and cancellation emails should be validated upon receipt. Airmen will receive official notifications to their "@us.af.mil" address as well as their home email

VIEWPOINT - First sergeant wisdom built after 22-year career

I never pictured myself in this position 22 years ago. I just graduated high school, and the military was the last thing on my mind as a career path. However, things change. I didn't care much for school and my, but told me I had to do something and suggested the Air Force.So I did, and I can say it

VIEWPOINT - CFC: Find your reason to donate

For the last six years, people have approached me during this time of year to ask if I would donate through the Combined Federal Campaign. These people caught my ear in different manners - some sat me down for a lengthy explanation of the CFC, some informed me of the CFC drive during commander's