H1N1 Flu Outbreak health advisory

A new influenza strain has been identified that is a combination of swine and human viruses. Mexico has reported an outbreak of influenza-like illness among several hundred people in their capital city. Seven out of 14 specimens from Mexico have tested positive for H1N1 Influenza Virus. As of April

Captain claims Air Force level award

A 4th Manpower Requirements Squadron captain was recently awarded Force Support Company Grade Officer of the Year for the Air Force 2008 A1 Annual Awards. Capt. Tara Mercado, 4th MRS flight commander and manpower analyst, is extremely proud to be recognized. "The award is an unexpected honor,"

Month of the Military Child kicks off with parade

Football game brings in money to support AFA Fund

Master sergeant earns seventh stripe

Recently the Air Force announced to 1,450 master sergeants they would be receiving that seventh stripe to senior master sergeant, putting them among the 10.97 percent that were promoted this year. Among those individuals was Master Sgt. Lisa Kinnunen, the Division Senior Non-Commissioned Officer for

Three technical sergeants graduate NCOA

Three Buckley technical sergeants graduated from the Forrest L. Vosler Noncommissioned Officer Academy here, in a ceremony April 9 at the base club.The graduates included: Kristel Hallsson, 460th Operations Support SquadronSean Dy Foon, 460th Space Communications SquadronDiana Wilkins, 460th Space

460th CPTS Airman makes third appearance on AF basketball team

Making the Air Force basketball team the first time is no easy task but one Senior Airman proved the task was no challenge for him. James Lewis, a customer service technician with the 460th Comptroller Squadron is in his third year playing for the Air Force basketball team. His journey started at

Nine Airmen renewed their oath to Air Force in March

Nine Airmen from Buckley reenlisted throughout March. The following Airmen renewed their commitment to defending their country: Master Sgt. Ronald Russo, 460th Space Communications Squadron Master Sgt. Derick Lucas, 460th Operations Support Squadron Tech. Sgt. Lakesha Sawyer-Strickland, 460th

Local military kick off opening day

Sgt. Zachary Borley, MACS-23

Marine Sgt. Zachary Borley, a radar crew chief from Marine Air Control Squadron 23 is Team Buckley's Warrior of the Week for April 17 - 23. Sergeant Borley has been a Marine for four years and four months. He hails from Endicott, N.Y., which he says is the home of the "Square Deal." He enjoys