Retiree Appreciation Day

60th Anniversary Air Force Ball set

The 60th Anniversary Air Force Ball is set for Sept. 14 at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 East Academy Blvd., on the old Lowry Campus. "This year's ball will be special," stated Phil Coupal with the ball organizing committee. "This year we will commemorate the 60th Anniversary

Death notice

It is with deep regret that Lt. Col. Jonathan Snowden, 566th Intelligence Squadron commander, announces the death of Airman First Class William Kline. Any person having claims against the estate of Airman Kline, please contact Capt. Brian McCaffrey, Summary Court Officer at 303-677-3524 or

Base to host Military Appreciation Day

Buckley Air Force Base will host its ninth annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day Aug. 18 in Hangar 909 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on base. This event honors all front-range military retirees from all branches of service and features speakers, exhibits and food. Nearly 50 organizations ranging from

Get the facts about West Nile Virus

The spouse of a military member living in the Buckley housing area presented with symptoms consistent with West Nile Virus earlier this week according to medical personnel at the base. Laboratory test results, however, have not confirmed West Nile Virus. Buckley public health personnel have

Hantavirus takes fourth life in Colorado

The Hantavirus claimed a fourth life July 16 out of six reported cases in Colorado for 2007. This year's cases match the record set in 1993 when the state began tracking the fatal virus. Buckley public health officials warn Buckley members to increase their awareness about the disease and how to

Starbucks opens at Newtch's Den

Doolittle Raider visits Buckley

TriWest's $500,000 contribution helps Colorado kids cope with parents' deployment

When a parent is deployed, children are also called to duty. The absence and fear of losing a parent, and the nagging sense of uncertainty, can put a heavy psychological burden on children. But there is help. Operation Purple Summer Camps, developed by the National Military Family Association and

Web site protects military consumers

Military members, Department of Defense civilian employees, and their families, are targets of specific consumer fraud scams and face many consumer-related problems. In response, on September 24, 2002, in a joint unveiling with the DoD, the Federal Trade Commission launched the Military Sentinel