VIEWPOINT - Semper Fi and Happy Birthday, Marines

United States Marines represent the best young men and women our nation has to offer. To be a Marine is to be a member of America's warrior class - to be one of the few who steps forward with the courage and conviction to face whatever dangers await. Our nation expects her Marines to be ready when

460th SW congratulates Chief-selects

Two Airmen from the 460th Space Wing were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant Nov. 5.Congratulations are due to Senior Master Sgt. Ami Masaniai, 460th Security Forces Squadron, and Senior Master Sgt. Jonathan Rossetti, 460th Space Communications Squadron.

Gates Orders Moment of Silence for Fort Hood Victims

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has directed a moment of silence throughout the Defense Department today to honor the victims of yesterday's attack at Fort Hood, Texas. Twelve people were killed and 30 others were wounded when Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hassan allegedly opened fire in the post's

Great American Smokeout

This year's Great American Smokeout is Nov. 19. The object of this program is for smokers to think about quitting, develop a personal plan to quit and give up smoking for a day (hopefully forever). Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in our society. The cost of tobacco to society is best

Combined Federal Campaign lands at Buckley

Now that the Combined Federal Campaign is in full swing at Buckley Air Force Base, Team Buckley is moving toward the goal of 100 percent contact. CFC is the federal government's way to combine local, national and international charities into one easy-to-manage program. "More than 4,000 charities are

Deployment opportunities available for civilians

Whether it's helping Iraqis with reconstruction projects or assisting Afghans with their motor pools, the Air Force relies on its civilian work force to help meet its global mission requirements. And the Air Force is not alone. In 2007, more than 1,100 Department of Defense civilians volunteered to

15 Airmen re-enlist in October

On behalf of Colonel Clint Crosier, 460th Space Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Arleen Heath, 460th SW command chief, please extend congratulations to the following Airmen who chose to reenlist in October 2009. Thanks for "staying Air Force!" Chief Master Sgt. Grant Murphy - 460th Operations

October 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 administrative actions Buckley Airmen received in October. An airman 1st class, involved in a government vehicle accident, asked a co-worker to not divulge the accident. The Airman also falsified

460th CES hosts Halloween "Slaughter House"

Buckley gas station pumps up savings for Military StarSM Card users

With the busy and expensive holiday shopping season just around the corner, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service gas station at Buckley Air Force Base is helping to make sure that the fill up doesn't empty the wallet. In addition to the five cents a gallon discount that Military StarSM Card holders