ASAP program to help combat suicide

"Not one more." That's how many suicides Col. Clint Crosier, 460th Space Wing commander, is willing to accept on Buckley Air Force Base: not one more.During his May commander's call, Col. Clint Crosier, 460th Space Wing commander, reiterated this mantra and introduced a new program to combat

Air Force fitness program revision rewards excellent Airmen

Based upon service-wide feedback, Airmen who earn an "excellent" on the new fitness test will now only have to test once a year according to a new revision to the Air Force Fitness Program."We believe this will recognize fitness excellence and serve as an incentive for more Airmen to improve their

Buckley to host Military Retiree Appreciation Day

The 460th Space Wing will host the 12th Annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day June 19 to honor military retirees from all branches of service in Northern Colorado.Retired servicemembers and their families are invited to attend activities at the Leadership Development Center, Bldg. 1032, from 9

Col. Tetla takes command of 460th MDG

Col. Robert Tetla accepted the 460th Medical Group's flag, and with it, command, from Col. Michael Chyrek during a ceremony June 3 at the 460th Space Wing headquarters building.Colonel Chyrek will head to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., where he will serve as deputy commander for the 96th Medical

Mississippi Gate construction to hinder traffic

As you probably have noticed, we've begun work on the Mississippi Gate. So far, construction has not impacted traffic coming on or off the base. This, however, will change starting June 12.To minimize the impact to the morning commute, to keep the construction efforts on track, and to ensure the

May Military Justice File released

If you do the crime, you do the time! This is true in the U.S. Air Force. The following is a summary of punitive actions Buckley Airmen received in May.An airman received an Article 15 for disrespect toward a senior NCO and being drunk and disorderly. The Airman received a reduction in grade to E-1,

Buckley holds CCAF graduation

27 members of Team Buckley walked across the stage at the Leadership Development Center May 27, earning their Associate in Applied Sciences degree from the Community College of the Air Force.Additionally, three Team Buckley members were awarded the William H. Pitsenbarger Award, a competitive award

Team Buckley, City of Aurora train to respond

97 members of Team Buckley volunteered to play the part of the injured and dying during a joint Buckley Air Force Base and City of Aurora All-Hazards Response Training exercise May 17-19 and 21."The AHRT exercise, which prepares the 460th Medical Group and first responder organizations, went very

Buckley medics create realistic injuries for exercise

Buckley holds Asian Pacific Heritage food tasting