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

Teachers wanted

The Para to Teacher Preparation Program is for Airmen interested in teaching. It's a partnership between the University of Colorado at Colordado Springs, Mountain West Troops to Teachers and four high-need local education agencies. The purpose of PTPP is to enable highly-qualified paraprofessionals,

VIEWPOINT - Making common sense common practice

My favorite uncle, Joe Kader, was fond of telling dry, deadpan jokes. One autumn day years ago when I was a teenager, I was taking a walk with him around his farm when a huge flock of Canadian geese flew over in their typical V-formation. Uncle Joe Kader gazed up into the sky and asked me, "Do you

Senior Airman John Easterling, 460th SW, is Team Buckley’s Warrior of the Week

Senior Airman John Easterling, 460th Space Wing still photographic journeyman, is Team Buckley's Warrior of the Week for Oct. 30.Airman Easterling is from Columbia, S.C., and has served in the Air Force for four years. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, music, cooking, video games and reading.

Air Force updates guidance for wear of PTU

Air Force officials have updated guidance for wear of the physical training uniform, replacing previous guidance published in Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. According to a message released from Air Force A1 and signed by Lt. Gen. Richard Y.

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Clark Jr., 2nd SWS, is Team Buckley's Warrior of the Week

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Clark Jr., 2nd Space Warning Squadron ground systems operator, is Team Buckley's Warrior of the Week for Nov. 6. Sergeant Clark is from South Williamsport, Penn., and has served in the Air Force for eight years. He enjoys reading, skiing and computer science. Why was Sergeant