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Oct. 14, 2011
ARPC hosts National Disability Employment Awareness Month Luncheon at LDC on Oct. 24

October is a special month, and not just because it brings with it distinctive autumn weather, Columbus Day, or the tradition of trick or treating. Every year in October, the employment of those with disabilities is recognized by National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year, the
Oct. 12, 2011
Team Buckley Opens Airman's Attic

Service members of Team Buckley celebrated the grand opening of their very own Airman's Attic Oct. 12.The Airman's Attic is a facility where junior enlisted Airman and their families can go to get free donated goods. All of the items in the Attic are free for Airmen E-5 and below, and this time
Oct. 12, 2011
Interludes of history - Service before self

Think of time as rays of light that traverse the space around us. Each choice you make diverts the ray of light and takes it off into a new direction, leaving behind the rays of light that represent the directions not taken. You turn right, step off of the curb and get hit by a beer truck. You turn
Oct. 4, 2011
Turn energy awareness into action

This October, the Air Force joins our nation once again to observe Energy Awareness Month. This year's theme, "Power the Force, Fuel the Fight," encourages us to do more than just be "aware." Instead, military personnel and civilians alike should take action."The Air Force is making excellent
Sept. 30, 2011
Airman and Family Readiness hosts Bundles for Babies event

Team Buckley's Airman and Family Readiness center hosted a charity event called Bundles for Babies, which was sponsored by the Air Force Aid Society Sept. 28.This event is held every other month and it is designed to help make the transition into parenthood a lot smoother. It is for active duty
Sept. 28, 2011
Service members achieving success through BELDT courses

Service members at Team Buckley have been taking their scholastic achievements to another level by taking the opportunity to enroll and complete the Buckley Education and Leadership Development Training courses taught here by senior non-commissioned officers.The BELDT program is professional
Sept. 26, 2011
Former POW teaches integrity first

Team Buckley observed POW/MIA Day on Sept 16, just a week after remembering 9/11. Col. Daniel Dant, 460th Space Wing commander, noted that originally POW/MIA Day was placed in mid-September because there were no other remembrances or holidays at that time. "It is in some ways really fitting that
Sept. 21, 2011
Team Buckley says...Family Matters

As the seasons began to transform once again, the door opens to our service members and their families to take advantage of a large number of opportunities, such as spending quality family time together.During the winter months, some activities that families can participate in are hiking,
Sept. 21, 2011
Practicing safety in winter months

As the temperature decreases here and in surrounding areas, we remind Airmen coming to Buckley Air Force Base from warmer climates to pay attention to driving dangers.Winter driving can be very hazardous due to icy roads and very limited visibility. It is important to stay tuned to weather
Sept. 16, 2011
Fate, is what we make for ourselves, sometimes....

"I wanted to learn how to fly, even before the Japanese attacked us, all my life I've like airplanes. In 1937, half a dozen of us rode our bikes about 14 miles to an airport to see Howard Hughes. He had set a world record for flying around the world. It took him three days. On his way back to