News

Oct. 27, 2006
Staff Sgt. Pourshia Chambers-Motley, 460th Mission Support Squadron

Staff Sgt. Pourshia Chambers-Motley, from the 460th Mission Support Squadron, is Team Buckley's Star Performer for the week of Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. Name: Pourshia Chambers-Motley Unit: 460th Mission Support Squadron Time in Service: Seven years and two months Duty Title: Assistant noncommissioned
Oct. 25, 2006
Buckley to celebrate The Great American Smokeout

Quitters will find camaraderie and support Nov. 16 when thousands of Americans avoid tobacco use for the day or for good. For 30 years, more smokers have kicked the habit during the Great American Smokeout than any other day of the year. This year the Buckley Health and Wellness Center will be
Oct. 20, 2006
Local Marine Reserve Unit returns from Operation Iraqi Freedom

Approximately 130 Marines and Sailors from Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division stationed here returned home today from service with 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, or I MEF, in Iraq. These Colorado Marines were called to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi
Oct. 20, 2006
Buckley announces November promotions

Congratulations to the following November promotees (listed by projected rank): 460th Space Communications Squadron Master Sgt. Herbert Ancog Staff Sgt. Jason Zuress Senior Airman Andrew Bigoney Senior Airman Miles Christensen Senior Airman Alexander Parsons Senior Airman Bryan Turner Senior Airman
Oct. 19, 2006
When it snows - remember the snowline

This week's snow storm was just a sample of what we can expect at Buckley Air Force Base this winter. For those who work at Buckley, it's a good idea to call the 460th Space Wing snowline at 720-847-SNOW (7669), before they forge out into the storm. This line is updated anytime delayed-reporting or
Oct. 19, 2006
Deployed servicemembers who are Colorado residents can vote via e-mail and fax

A new initiative allows servicemembers deployed outside the United States to request, receive and return absentee ballots via e-mail and fax during the voting season. Colorado will now accept e-mail requests for absentee ballots and process e-mail ballots returned through the Defense Department's
Oct. 19, 2006
CARs to assist Airmen with TSGLI benefits

Members who have Servicemembers Group Life Insurance are now eligible for Traumatic Servicemembers Group Life Insurance, or TSGLI. TSGLI coverage is a tax-free lump sum payment ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, depending on the extent of the injury. Coverage for SGLI holders is automatic at an
Oct. 18, 2006
Airman shadows wing commander as part of leadership development program

Senior Airman Amy Daub's stripes weighed a little more Oct. 17 and 18. The 460th Medical Group Airman shadowed 460th Space Wing Commander Col. David Ziegler over the two days as part of the commander shadow program. "It's been really good," Airman Daub said. "I have really gained a deeper
Oct. 18, 2006
Senior Airman Amanda Valadez, 460th Operations Group

Senior Airman Amanda Valadez, from the 460th Operations Group, is Team Buckley's Star Performer for the week of Oct. 20 - 26.Name: AmandaUnit: 460th Operations Group Commander's Support StaffTime in Service: Five years and 10 monthsDuty Title: Commander Support Staff JourneymanHometown: Ogden,
Oct. 17, 2006
AF announces fiscal 2007 CJR quotas

Editor's note: The following article supersedes the previous article released Oct. 13, 2006, announcing the 2007 quotas for the Career Job Reservation Program) The Air Force announced the fiscal 2007 quotas for the career job reservation program adding 40 Air Force Specialty Codes to the constrained