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  • CMSAF releases enlisted perspective

    Building partner nation capacity is criticalLast week, 370 senior enlisted leaders from around the world gathered to talk about the issues affecting the U.S. Air Force. Among those were representatives from 18 partner nations.There was a two-fold benefit to having our international partners attend.

  • 14 tribes assemble for 460th Space Wing Native American Tribal Consultation

    Long before Buckley had a flight line and Hangar 909, eons before giant-sized golf balls lined up on Aurora's eastern plains, the area we now populate with F-16's and Blackhawks and radomes was an open prairie. The wide expanse of grass that fell under the shadow of the mighty Rockies was home to

  • Aurora Chamber recognizes military members during annual luncheon

    Aurora Chamber of Commerce affiliates gathered to recognize 11 local military members of all services and components during the 37th Annual Armed Forces Recognition Luncheon May 14 at the Crown Plaza Hotel.When Kevin Hougen, Aurora Chamber of Commerce president, spoke to the luncheon crowd, he

  • Air Force uniform changes pending

    New Air Force uniform changes are on the horizon. Some of the changes are immediate while some are mandatory at a later date and time. In an attempt to keep things pithy I will explain what the changes are:Wear of the green fleece watch cap is approved for use effective immediately. You are allowed

  • April 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 April.An airman 1st class was convicted of being absent without official leave, failure to go and underage drinking in a court-martial; the story can be

  • 566th IS Airman reduced for DUI in court martial

    Airman 1st Class Clarence Brown, 566th Intelligence Squadron, was reduced in grade to an E-2 and forfeited $1,081 in pay for one month for underage drinking, failure to go and being absent without leave. While Airmen Brown was attempting to access the base, a base employee smelled alcohol. At that

  • Buckley celebrates National Police Week

    The 460th Security Forces Squadron led Team Buckley in celebrating National Police Week May 10 - May 14.The week began with a retreat ceremony in honor of fallen police officers, both military and civilian. A fun run May 13 was followed by a prayer breakfast May 12 and May 13 showcased a military

  • Buckley breaks ground on youth center

    Members of Team Buckley broke ground on a new, $7.8 million youth center May 3.The 21,301 square foot facility will be located next to the A-Basin Child Development center, and is expected to be completed by May 2011."Today's military asks its Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines to make

  • Team Buckley to host CCAF graduation

    Team Buckley is cordially invited to attend a Community College of the Air Force graduation May 27, 1 p.m. at the Leadership Development Center. A reception in honor of the graduates will follow at the same location.Please join education services in congratulating Team Buckley's CCAF graduates on

  • Construction causes traffic woes

    With more than 70 construction projects, from a new youth center to new offices, improving the quality of life at Buckley Air Force Base construction traffic is increasing at both gates.Buckley leadership is looking at the problem and making adjustments to ease traffic woes. One change personnel