News

Oct. 27, 2010
460th MDG Releases Seasonal Flu Vaccinations to Families

Seasonal flu vaccinations are now available to family members enrolled to the Buckley Clinic. Flu vaccinations are highly recommended for all ages beginning at six months old. Vaccinations will be provided on a walk-in basis by the immunization clinic on weekdays from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Oct. 20, 2010
Space Wing ends year successfully

The 460th Space Wing ended the fiscal year successfully on Sept. 30.According to the 460th Comptroller Squadron, the wing executed nearly $8.8 million dollars in closeout monies during the last few months of the fiscal year. Of that, Air Force Space Command provided almost $5.9 million earlier in
Oct. 19, 2010
460th CPTS Airman helps Air Force basketball team to fourth consecutive championship

James Lewis was a star football player as a young child.The 460th Comptrollers Squadron Airman's promising football career was forever secondary because of an addiction he picked up with a couple of friends one day after practice ... basketball."I'm addicted to playing. If I stop playing for about a
Oct. 18, 2010
Buckley CDCs garner federal recognition

The Buckley child development center programs recently received notification from the National Association for the Education of Young Children that both CDCs achieved national accreditation. It is with great pleasure and pride that we announce to all our Team Buckley Child Development Center Program
Oct. 7, 2010
2nd SWS opens MCS for tour day

On Oct. 2, the 2nd Space Warning Squadron opened up the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Mission Control Station (MCS) at Buckley AFB for mission briefings and tours of the facility to family members of the many organizations directly involved with running the mission. The 460th Space
Oct. 5, 2010
Med squadrons get new emblems

While they've been around for a little more than two years, the 460th Medical Group's two medical squadrons have recently gotten their squadron emblems approved by the U.S. Army's Institute of Heraldry Office.The two squadrons: the 460th Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS) and the 460th Medical
Oct. 5, 2010
Space Command vice CC stresses importance of Air Force Climate Survey

The 2010 Air Force Climate Survey launches Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 28. This is the only "total force" organizational climate survey of its kind - areas addressed include satisfaction, unit performance and resources. I strongly encourage you to take this survey and provide your views on issues
Oct. 4, 2010
Family Mock Deployment 'processes' more than 90

More than 90 family members got a taste of what it means to deploy Oct. 2 at Camp Rattlesnake and a few other spots around the base.Fifty-one children and 40 adults took part in the Family Mock Deployment where they experienced everything from briefings and being assigned to chalks to self-aid buddy
Sept. 30, 2010
Team Buckley honors fallen Soldier

Team Buckley members lined Aspen Street to salute and honor Sgt. First Class Aaron Grider, a U.S. Army soldier who was killed during operations in Afghanistan, as he transitioned to his final resting place Sept. 30. SFC Grider died on his birthday, Sept. 18.
Sept. 29, 2010
Military voting focus of new law, automation

Absentee Voters Week began Sept. 27 and runs through Oct. 4. Those who live away from their states of record can register to vote in various ways. Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act (MOVE ACT):The "45 day prior to a general election" mark was Sept. 18. Starting with the Nov. 2 general