Buckley commander’s call answers questions about Space Force

An empty gym fills up with military members and civilian personnel. The room is buzzing with excitement and anticipation about the news that will shortly be shared. Col. Devin Pepper, 460th Space Wing commander, held a commander’s call, Jan. 16, 2020, at the Buckley Fitness Center to discuss how the

New firing range bolsters Buckley’s mission readiness

The sound of gunshots echoed through the range. The smell of gunpowder filled the air. Empty shells bounced across the ground. Instructors yelled words of encouragement as the bullet hit the target. Buckley Air Force Base opened a new indoor Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility on base Dec.

Fallen veterans honored by hundreds at wreath-laying event

Over 200 volunteers attended the Wreaths Across America event at Fairmount Cemetery in Denver on Dec. 14, 2019.WAA is an annual wreath-laying event which honors deceased veterans across the nation.

Buckley conducts Panther View Exercise 19-04

Buckley AFB conducted a full-scale installation preparedness exercise to demonstrate the 460th Space Wing’s capabilities to react and respond.

460th MDG hosts week-long Flu Drive

The 460th Medical Group hosted the annual Flu Drive here, Nov. 4-8, for service members and civilian contractors. The Flu Drive fulfills the annual, mandatory, flu vaccination requirement for active duty, selected reserve and national guard personnel at Buckley and it ensures that our service

Denver Broncos host service members for Salute to Service game

2019 Sports & Field Day sparks competition among Buckley units

Team Buckley hosted the 2019 Sports and Field Day to promote healthy competition among the many different units and tenant units at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., Oct. 8, 2019.

Team Buckley comes together to connect

Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., held its first-ever “Team Buckley Connects Day”, Sept. 27, 2019. The goal of the event was to share with Airmen stories of hope, where they can turn to in times of hopelessness, ways to stay mentally healthy and to connect with others.The day began with a general

Base Exchange undergoes renovations to serve Team Buckley better

The base Exchange will embark on a renovation project starting October 7, 2019 which encompasses 21 phases.The updates to the building will include a lighting change to more energy efficient LEDs, carpeting replacement in the clothing section, new fixtures in the cosmetics department, and better

Defenders Pioneer Cutting Edge Anti-drone Technology at Buckley AFB

New hobby equipment or a potential threat to national defense? Buckley Air Force Base Defenders are ready for it all.For many, the small drones that are now ubiquitous across the country pose a real challenge to those tasked with Air Base Ground Defense. Known by many as ‘quad copters,’ or simply