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March 9, 2011
AF promotes 3 of Buckley's finest to senior masters sergeant

This year, 12,378 master sergeants were eligible to be promoted to senior master sergeant. 1,274 were selected, which is an Air Force selection rate of 10.29 percent.For Team Buckley three master sergeants received the good news that they were eligible. They were: MSgt.s Gerry Sanders, 566th
March 9, 2011
A way out: My journey from the brink of suicide

I recently celebrated two important anniversaries. On Jan. 30, 2010, I decided when and how I was going to end my life. The night before, I went to bed and slept for two hours, as I had for the previous nine or so months. Once I was sure my wife was asleep, I got out my laptop and researched how
March 9, 2011
460th Command Post sweeps AFSPC Awards

The 460th Space Wing Command Post was recently named the Air Force Space Command, Command Post of the year for 2010. Additionally, several members of the command post won individual awards. Senior Airman Darlene Slaton was named the AFSPC Command Post Airman of the year. Staff Sgt. Andrea Alvarado
March 9, 2011
TRICARE talks referals

How can TRICARE help you be healthy, wealthy and wise? In this article you will learn how to:· Work with your primary care manager to keep your health in check · Protect your wallet from unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses· Make your specialty appointments more quickly.It may start when your primary
March 9, 2011
TRICARE talks referals

How can TRICARE help you be healthy, wealthy and wise? In this article you will learn how to:· Work with your primary care manager to keep your health in check · Protect your wallet from unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses· Make your specialty appointments more quickly.It may start when your primary
March 8, 2011
Buckley lodging will open...eventually

Due to a series of needed design corrections, though a building is standing, construction is not yet finished.Several modifications to the roof, and plumbing had to occur for the building to survive Colorado's cold winter weather. Already, though the building is heated, there have been several
March 7, 2011
CE removes snow

The 460th Civil Engineer Squadron work late at night, and early in the morning to remove snow from Buckley's roads, flightline and parking lots.
March 7, 2011
Military working dogs begin physical training

Sprinting down the track you see something a little out of the norm for a typical military training day. Running side by side are Buckley's Security Forces members and their Military Working Dogs. Buckley is one of very few bases that are instituting a test program for the Air Force. Direct from
March 4, 2011
Maj. Gen. Byers visits Buckley

Maj. Gen. Timothy A. Byers is the Air Force Civil Engineer, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., visited Buckley to see several on-going construction projects.
Feb. 25, 2011
Armed Forces Recognition Luncheon set for May 13

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce' s 35th Annual Armed Forces Recognition Luncheon is set for May 13 at 11 a.m. at the Crown Plaza Convention Center at I-70 and Chambers.The AFRL recognizes 11 of the best of all the military serving in the greater Aurora and Denver metro area. Last year 700 military,