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News

  • The dawn of a new era

    Since the newest branch of the Armed Forces was established on Dec. 20, 2019, the U.S. Space Force has seen exponential growth in its personnel.The 11th Space Warning Squadron swore in approximately 60 members into the USSF on Sept. 1, 2020, at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in

  • Buckley AFB continues phased reopening

    Due to the continuous decrease in COVID-19 cases in the local area, Buckley AFB will fully transition into phase 2B of our recovery actions.

  • The end of an era

    The new Buckley Garrison took a big step Friday, retiring the 460th Space Wing sign on the Headquarters building.

  • United States Space Force establishes Space Delta 4

    Col. Richard “Bear” Bourquin assumes command of the newly-formed Space Delta 4, during a virtual ceremony hosted by Gen. Jay Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, July 24, continuing the alignment of units within the U.S. Space Force. DEL 4 will operate and support both space and ground-based sensors

  • Buckley is now home to USSF’s Buckley Garrison

    Colonel Devin Pepper inactivated the 460th Space Wing and activated Buckley Garrison, continuing the alignment of units within the USSF.“We are at a very historic moment in our nation’s history with the establishment of the Space Force,” said Col. Devin Pepper. “I am honored to command the men and

  • US Space Force establishes new garrisons

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The U.S. Space Force activated two garrisons during a pre-recorded virtual ceremony today. During the ceremony, the Peterson-Schriever Garrison and Buckley Garrison installation support commands stood-up as the 21st, 50th, and 460th Space Wings were deactivated.

  • Space Force begins transition into field organizational structure

    During a virtual pre-recorded ceremony today, the U.S. Space Force executed numerous organization changes in its first realignment actions to transition from the previous Air Force major command structure into the new service’s flatter field organization structure announced June 30.

  • New Colorado Occupational License Bill Passed

    Colonel Devin Pepper, 460th Space Wing commander, along with his wife, Alicia Pepper and several spouses from Buckley AFB to include Sara Rodriguez, President of the Buckley Spouses Group, Meljun Kruk, 2018 Air Force Space Command, Spouse of the Year and Ann Brushier, wife of Lt. Col. Ray Brushier,

  • Gen. Raymond recognizes Team Buckley’s outstanding performers

    Gen. Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations and U.S. Space Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, USSF Senior Enlisted Advisor and USSPACECOM senior enlisted leader, visited Buckley June 17, 2020, for the first time ever as USSF senior leaders, to publicly