Maj. Gen. Whiting visits Buckley AFB

Sound of freedom: If it’s in the air, maintainers put it there

They depart with the Rocky Mountains on their shoulder and travel at supersonic speeds up to 1,500 miles per hour. The F-16 Fighting Falcons are mission ready, accomplishing over 2,900 sorties and 4,000 flight hours per year.  To ensure each sortie begins and ends with sound maintenance, members of

An Air Force Ball to remember

Team Buckley celebrated the Air Force’s 71st birthday Sept. 22, 2018, at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. The event kicked off by reminiscing the unique contributions Airmen have made over the years. While the event focused on celebrating the Air Force’s rich history, Team Buckley celebrated unlike

Colorado students learn how STEM leads innovation

Col. Jack D. Fischer, Space Operations Division chief, speaks to Colorado Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students Sept. 12, 2018, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. Fischer explained the importance of STEM and how it played a critical role as an astronaut and in his

Buckley remembers 9/11

Buckley Air Force Base Airmen salute the United States flag during a Patriot Day ceremony Sept. 11, 2018, on Buckley AFB, Colorado. Team Buckley members held a ceremony in remembrance of the victims and families of those lost in New York, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon during the terrorist attacks on

Aurora Mayor and council members visit Buckley AFB

Honoring those who built our heritage – Team Buckley hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

The strength of our nation’s defense didn’t appear overnight. The blood, sweat and even the lives of those who decided to serve their country in generations past built the foundation for the force we have today. As these proud men and women have approached retirement, their legacy lives on. The

460 CONF, small but mighty

If asked about the 460th Contracting Flight, what would the average person say? Some might say, “Oh yeah, they’re the ones that build stuff around base.” While that statement is close, it’s not entirely correct. The 460th CONF spends their days saving money for Buckley Air Force Base through

College football hall-of-fame star visits Buckley

Herschel Walker, college football hall-of-fame star, speaks with Team Buckley Airmen Aug. 15, 2018, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. Walker has visited over 300 bases to discuss his personal experiences to help service-members battle mental illness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

GPS III Space Vehicle No. 1 departs from Buckley AFB

The GPS III satellite is designed to evolve to incorporate new technology and changing mission needs. The satellite was shipped from Buckley AFB to Cape Canaveral, Florida, where it is scheduled to launch later this year.