Become an environmental activist

The environmental movement may have been born in our lifetime. There was not always concern for the extinction of species of animals, holes in the ozone, the particulate matter we inhale or the quality of water that we drink.In 1962 Rachel Carson wrote a book entitled, "Silent Spring." In it she

Airmen's ideas sought to help cut wasteful spending

Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton sends the following message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:The White House continues to challenge all federal employees to help identify areas where we can cut wasteful spending. Over the past two years, 56,000 ideas have been submitted through the

Buckley to host Military Retiree Appreciation Day

The 460th Space Wing will host the 13th Annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day July 23 to honor military retirees from all branches of service in Northern Colorado.Retired service members and their families are invited to attend activities at the Leadership Development Center, Bldg. 1032, from 9

Dant Addresses Buckley Panthers

Service members of the 460th Space Wing gathered in the Leadership Development Center building July 15, to listen to the first official address from the new wing commander, Col. Daniel A. Dant.The first order of business was to award servicemembers with medals that have been earned over 2010 for Air

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