Buckley says goodbye to Col. Trent Pickering

Being safe during the critical days of summer

During this time many members of Team Buckley will plan vacations that will expose themselves, and their families, to increased risks on roads, rivers, lakes and beaches. As a result, risks go up dramatically during this time of year.As we continue through the critical days of summer, base

460th Medical Group offers school/sports physical exams

The 460th Medical Group is currently offering two time periods for annual school/sports physical exams for active duty dependants. The currently scheduled days and times are: July 29 and Aug. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 720-847-WELL to book an appointment with your provider team at the Aurora North

Commissary and BX parking lot closure

Starting 20 July 2011, the main access road leading to the entrance of the Commissary and BX (westbound from the gas station) will be blocked off permanently. Both parking lots will be accessible by taking a Right or Left turn at the barriers.

It takes a community to support a sexual assault survivor

It's Sunday, 1:15 a.m., and the Sexual Assault 24/7 Helpline rings. On the line with the on-call Victim Advocate is an active duty member who was referred to the nearest military installation through the DoD Safe Helpline, a confidential and anonymous sexual assault hotline for the DoD community.

460th Space Wing welcomes new commander

The 460th Space Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here July 11.Col. Daniel A. Dant accepted command from 14th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Susan J. Helms in front of an audience of family, community members and 460th Space Wing personnel.In opening comments, Helms

Dont Be That Guy

Junior enlisted service members along with other members of Team Buckley have decided to embrace a new program here, referred to as the "Don't Be That Guy" program. "That Guy" is a campaign conducted through extensive research, including many different focus group discussions with junior enlisted

Buckley Youth Center opens

Members of Team Buckley joined one another to officially open the Youth Center here June 30, 2011.More than 200 members from around the base were on hand to help in the celebration of the new youth center.Maj. Beth Huffman with the 460 Force Support Squadron, was the mistress of ceremonies during

Dant to assume command at Buckley

Col. Daniel A. Dant, a 21 year Air Force officer, will assume command of the 460th Space Wing during ceremonies here on July 11, 2011."It is a true honor and privilege for me to be taking command of the 460th Space Wing, it's really a dream come true" said Colonel Dant. "I look forward to working

Air Force Successfully Activates Infrared Mission Payload

The infrared sensor payload on the first U.S. Air Force Space Based Infrared System geosynchronous satellite was recently activated.Tests are now underway to calibrate and characterize the GEO-1 payload for certification and operations.The SBIRS GEO payload design consists of both a scanning sensor