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Feb. 1, 2012
President Barak Obama visits Buckley Air Force Base

President Barack Obama stopped by Buckley Air Force Base on Jan. 26, to deliver a speech on energy and his efforts to restore the American promise that if you work hard, you can achieve the American Dream.The president's speech is part of a five western state stop and an extension of his State of
Jan. 26, 2012
President Barack Obama visits Buckley Air Force Base

President Barack Obama was greeted by Col. Daniel Dant, 460th Space Wing commander, and Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, at Buckley AFB, Jan. 25, amidst a flurry of media and surrounded by the base's best as he spoke on energy conservation and renewable energy.Buckley AFB is a fitting
Jan. 12, 2012
Military exercise leader course

Forty Team Buckley joint-service members participated in the Military Exercise Leader Course at the Buckley Fitness Center Dec. 7. The physical training leader class, instructed by Roger Reynolds and Karyn Houges from The Cooper Institute, comprised of written exams, practical exams, and the
Dec. 29, 2011
High noon – Excellence in all we do

They face each other, boots on the ground, not trying to get off the fastest shot, but the truest one...a shot aimed at the heart, designed to disable, or better yet, finish off the opponent. The face-off takes place at high noon.When you are the best of the best, they come from all around to test
Dec. 28, 2011
A simple message of hope

A newly planted tree stands tall in front of the Space Communications Squadron building at Buckley Air Force Base. In front of the tree lies a stone memorial honoring the life of Senior Airman Kristopher Mansfield. On Sept. 4, 2004, Mansfield, 460th Space Communication Squadron cable systems
Dec. 19, 2011
A unique occasion

Col. Ron Huntley, Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado commander, promoted Senior Airman Camden Rodriguez to Staff Sergeant on Dec. 8. Although every promotion is an important event, this one was extra special.Rodriguez is a Cyber Transport technician at the ADF-C. He recently spent five weeks attending
Dec. 19, 2011
ARPC hosts State Representative Nikkel

Colorado State Representative B.J. Nikkel was greeted by Col. Pat Blassie, Air Reserve Personnel Center Commander, during the representative's first visit to ARPC headquarters Dec. 16. The purpose of this visit was for Rep. Nikkel to gain an understanding of how the Air Force Reserve operates and
Dec. 14, 2011
Holiday cookie caper strikes again

Team Buckley members received bags full of holiday cheer as this year's Cookie Capers set their sights on the dormitories and work centers Dec. 8.Volunteers from Team Buckley and the Aurora community joined together to bake, package and deliver over 9,500 cookies. The cookies were packaged into
Dec. 12, 2011
Moving Lucy

On Dec. 2, 460th Space Wing members came together to move Lucy, a preserved 11-year-old female bald eagle from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, headquarters lobby to the lobby of the 460th SW headquarters.Approximately 15 years ago, when Buckley was still a National Guard Base, John
Dec. 7, 2011
ARPC installs refurbished sign

A piece of history has been added to the new Air Reserve Personnel Center building at Buckley AFB. Members of the 460th Space Wing Civil Engineer Squadron installed a refurbished sign in front of the Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) headquarters building on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 2.This sign