460th MDG asks patients for patience during readiness inspection

The 460th Space Wing will be undergoing a readiness inspection from Feb. 23 - March 10. During this time it may become necessary for the 460th Medical Group to reschedule appointments on short notice in order to provide inspection support to the wing.The 460th MDG will do everything it can to

Safety: Put down the cell phone, buckle up and drive!

Do you wear your seatbelt while driving? Do you use a cell phone while driving? Do you text while driving?If you answered yes to the first question and no to the last two congratulations, you passed the test. If you answered yes to the last two questions, you failed the test.Not only is it against

Viewpoint - Wasting time

Since 1956, the traditional punishment for rule infractions at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., has been "the tour." The tour is one hour spent in service dress, carrying a rifle at right shoulder arms, while marching in a single-file line around in a square. This isn't a

Chief of staff highlights importance of space to Air Force mission

The Air Force's highest ranking uniformed officer spoke on the value of space and the emerging medium of cyberspace during the Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 18 in Orlando."Virtually all aspects of military operations are affected in some way by the capabilities provided from

President Obama lands at Buckley Air Force Base

President Barack Obama landed at Buckley today before he headed to Senator Michael Bennet's campaign event at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver."Team Buckley is honored to have our Commander-in-Chief visit," said Col. Clint Crosier, 460th Space Wing commander. "We've worked hand-in-hand with the

Team Buckley holds training exercise

Buckley Chapel hosts a “chili” day on the Front Range

The Buckley Air Force Base Chapel hosted its Seventh Annual Chili Cook-off Feb. 10. The chapel has been the site of the Buckley chili cook-off since its first year in the now-absent modular buildings, formerly near the Sixth Avenue Gate. The chapel was next moved into Bldg. 606, now the Mission

Gas gas gas: ATSO training prepares Airmen

At Basic Military Training, every Airman learned to don their protective mask after hearing "Gas, gas, gas!" During the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection, Buckley Airmen will not only show the inspectors these skills, but will also be expected to perform their job while in Mission Oriented

ORI/UCI tips map road to success

The Operational Readiness and Unit Compliance Inspection is pulling into the driveway and will be at our door very soon.Successfully hosting our guests with the office of the Inspector General means successfully showing the team that we're good at what we do and we're proud of that.We've exercised

Viewpoint: Know and enforce the standards

Recently I had the privilege of attending an NCO academy graduation. The guest speaker for the evening was a local command sergeant major. During his speech he said something that I hope hit home with the audience and something I want to share with you: an NCO's responsibility (and I'd say all