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May 24, 2012
POTUS lands at Buckley before heading downtown

President Barack Obama had a brief meet and greet with people here shortly after he landed May 23, 2012. Obama was then escorted to downtown Denver where he made a public appearance and left Buckley a short time afterward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Gross)
May 22, 2012
460th SW excels during ORI

The 460th Space Wing earned an excellent rating on their recent Operational Readiness Inspection, a first since the 460th Space Wing was stood up. "I'm so proud of you guys. I can't even express it," said Col. Daniel Dant, 460th SW commander. "Thank you so much for your hard work."Wing leadership,
May 21, 2012
AFAF Campaign a Resounding Success

This year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign closed recently, and through the hard work and dedication of Team Buckley the campaign was a complete success, according to base representatives. As of May 17, the Air Force level AFAF Campaign has hit a historic record of $7.6 million surpassing the
May 17, 2012
Rattlesnake safety could save a life

Several rattlesnakes have recently been spotted around base housing.Colorado State Parks reported two types of rattlesnakes, the Western or Prairie Rattlesnake and the Massasauga, inhabit Colorado. Both snakes are considered non-aggressive, but bite when threatened.A rattlesnake's first line of
May 15, 2012
Buckley volunteers help build home for injured OIF combat veteran

Approximately 60 individuals from Team Buckley volunteered during the weekend of May 11-13, helping construct a 2,700 sq. ft. single-level home for Nick Orchowski, a former Soldier who sustained a spinal cord injury while deployed to Iraq in 2004. Orchowski's convoy was hit by an enemy vehicle a
May 9, 2012
Buckley Fitness Center, HAWC offer numerous classes, equipment to promote healthy lifestyle

Since 1983, May has been designated as National Fitness Month and Buckley is playing its part by ensuring there's plenty of activities and classes for service members and their dependents to partake in and encourage a positive fitness lifestyle.According to Alan Muriera, Health and Wellness Center
May 7, 2012
460th Space Wing troops rally for ORI preparation

With Buckley's Operational Readiness Inspection right around the corner, hundreds of Airmen gathered into the Buckley Fitness Center May 4, for one last refresher on the expectations and requirements for the ORI, which scheduled for May 11-22. The commander's call got off to an exciting start with
May 4, 2012
460th SW Commander offers thanks, inspection key points

Team Buckley, as we approach our inspection this month, I want to thank you for the time and effort that you have put into our inspection preparation. I would also like to personally thank the loved ones that help us do what we do each day. Without your support we would be unable to complete the
May 3, 2012
Buckley CDCs contribute to environment

Children from the Buckley Child Development Center and Buckley leadership gathered April 26 to plant and take care of trees in honor of Arbor Day.
May 3, 2012
Buckley saves Air Force money with opening of new facility

Buckley Air Force Base and Veteran's Affairs leadership gathered April 25 to cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the new Buckley Clinic. A state-of-the-art faciltiy for Airmen and employees of the 460th Medical Group.Although construction is not completed, for the VA Joint Venture Buckley Clinic