News

Nov. 25, 2009
AFSPC commander releases 2010 family days

The Airmen and civilians of Air Force Space Command are professionals who have answered our nation's call. We must also recognize the critical roles that our families play as extended members of our team. Therefore, in recognition of your hard work and dedication, I have established the AFSPC Family
Nov. 25, 2009
Army Sgt. Amanda Kilbourn, 743rd Military Intelligence Battalion, is Team Buckley's Warrior of the Week for Nov. 20

Army Sgt. Amanda Kilbourn, 743rd Military Intelligence Battalion, is Team Buckley's Warrior of the Week for Nov. 20.Sergeant Kilbourn is from Olathe, Kansas, and has served in the Army for six years. She enjoys reading, hiking and running.Why was Sergeant Kilbourn nominated for Warrior of the
Nov. 25, 2009
SECAF, CSAF offer holiday safety message

Happy Holidays! Whether you are deployed, stationed overseas or living in the U.S., each of you should enjoy the season and celebrate in your own special way. However, we encourage you to celebrate responsibly. The Air Force needs you back at work, but more importantly, your friends and family need
Nov. 25, 2009
Policy opens federal job opportunities for qualifying military spouses

A new executive policy has pushed open the door for qualifying military spouses to enter the federal workforce, enabling them to apply for more jobs advertised on USAJOBS.Executive Order 13473, which went into effect Sept. 11, 2009, identified three groups of qualifying spouses now eligible to apply
Nov. 25, 2009
Phone upgrades come to Buckley

Changes are coming to the Buckley Air Force Base telephone dialing system. After Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. users will need to dial all seven digits to place a call on the installation. For example a user who previously dialed 7-1234 will now need to dial 847-1234 to connect their calls. Additionally, users
Nov. 23, 2009
Roadmap to the ORI: OPSEC Policies

In preparation for the 2010 Operational Readiness Inspection, we wanted to remind people about the rules for out of office messages. Please read below from Air Force Instruction 10-701, Air Force Space Command Supplement 1: 1.4.18. (Added-AFSPC) Specific AFSPC OPSEC policies.
Nov. 23, 2009
Air Force: New physical fitness standards effective July 1, biannual testing begins Jan. 1

Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.On Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said the
Nov. 23, 2009
Announcement of Death: Staff Sgt. Jason Decker

ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL: Colonel Clinton E. Crosier, 460th Space Wing commander, regretfully announces the death of Staff Sgt. Jason A. Decker, 460th Security Forces Squadron. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to the estate of Staff Sgt. Decker should contact Capt. William J. Fejeran,
Nov. 20, 2009
Thanksgiving message to the AFSPC team

This Thanksgiving, Marj and I offer our heartfelt appreciation for your dedication in maintaining the security of our great nation--we have much to be thankful for. We ask that you keep our extended Air Force family and those airmen who are deployed around the world spending the holiday away from
Nov. 19, 2009
Team Buckley trots for turkey

Fifty members of Team Buckley put on their workout gear and sped to the finish of the annual Turkey Trot fun run Nov. 18."We had a good turnout and things went smoothly," said Scott Johnson, Buckley Fitness Center staff. "It was a good time and great weather."First-place winners, who recieved a free