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  • Viewpoint: Buckley reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.

    When looking at someone, speaking with them and getting to know them, the first thought that comes to mind is not if they have experienced a form of racism or if someone they know has been a victim of racism or discrimination. Well for some, that was the reality they were faced with. Until one day,

  • Buckley opens tax center

    The 460th Space Wing is opening its doors for tax season Jan. 24. These free services will be open to active duty service members, retirees and dependants. The Tax Center will be open Monday-to Friday with the exception of federal holidays and military family days. Taxes are done by appointment only

  • AF automates active-duty assignment notifications

    The Air Force is automating active-duty assignment notifications for Airmen in the ranks of lieutenant colonel and below beginning Jan. 21. Airmen will receive an e-mail notification about their new assignments and have seven days to acknowledge their assignments through the Virtual Military

  • SW Commander releases Buckley's economic impact

    Col. Clinton Crosier, 460th Space Wing commander, announced the annual economic impact figures during the State of the Base address to a joint meeting of the Aurora Rotary Club and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Jan. 12. In fiscal year 2010, which runs from Oct. 1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2010, the base

  • No Airman left behind: Life after suicide

    As a "rainbow flight" member on day zero in basic military training, Airmen are taught the wingman concept. From a brand new lieutenant or an airman basic to a four-star general or chief master sergeant, the Air Force indoctrinates this concept, which symbolizes a person who becomes a rock during

  • AFSPC commander conducts first commander’s call

    Air Force Space Command personnel crowded the halls of the headquarters building Friday to listen to the first official address from their new commander, Gen. William Shelton Jan. 7.During General Shelton's commander's call, he spoke to the HQ AFSPC staff on several subjects including his top three

  • Defense official outlines pay freeze details

    Defense Department civilian employees affected by the federal pay freeze for 2011 and 2012 will still have the opportunity to receive performance awards, promotions and normal longevity increases, a senior defense official said.Pasquale M. Tamburrino Jr., the deputy under secretary of defense for

  • Experience Colorado at Sno Fest

    Sno Fest is just around the corner for Buckley. Start planning now for the 21st annual military snow sports weekend Jan. 28-30 at Keystone Resort."If you have never experienced snow before, it's a good way to get immersed in all the winter activities Colorado has to offer," said Mary Monzon, 460th

  • Snow causes need for driving caution

    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