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  • Defenders: guarding the gateway to America’s missile warning wing

    The daily operations of the 460th Space Wing at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, comprises the second key component of the Air Force mission – Space.While members of Buckley’s total force team analyze the data received every moment of the day so they can provide warning and surveillance for America

  • ALS class D-18 graduates

    Airman Leadership School class D-18 stand together one final time for a group photo during their graduation May 10, 2018, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. ALS is a 24-day United States Air Force program designed to develop Airmen into effective front-line supervisors. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Omaha Trophy returns to Buckley AFB

    Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command commander, visited Buckley Air Force Base to present the Omaha Trophy, recognize Airmen and toured the Space-based Infrared System mission May 9, 2018. For the second time in three years, the 460th Space Wing has been awarded the Omaha Trophy for its

  • Ms. Hyten speaks with key Buckley agencies

    Lauren Hyten, spouse of Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command commander, explains the importance of all helping agency programs at the base chapel May 9, 2018 on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. Program managers that attended the meeting represented Providing for Providers, the Key Spouse

  • Drones become prohibited on Buckley

    -Drones are the newest trend in hobbyist aviation. A drone or unmanned aerial system (UAS) have also become a new trend in security risks just as much as a hobby.“Drones are a serious issue for Buckley Air Force Base because you don’t know what the intention is of the person flying the drone,” said

  • Massing the medics: Health and Wellness Annex here to serve you

    Over the past month the 460th Medical Group has been wrapping up its “massing the medics” initiative.With the goal of supporting Team Buckley this plan entailed moving all medical facilities previously located off base back onto the installation for the first time since 1946.

  • Air Force leads innovation at 34th Space Symposium

    BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - “Ladies and gentlemen, it is an exciting time to be an Airman,” said Gen. David L. Goldfein, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, during his keynote address at the 34th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Goldfein was one of many leaders who attended the space

  • The 460th Space Wing Celebrates Arbor Day

    04262018-F-BM731-001Col. Troy L. Endicott, 460th Space Wing commander, speaks to a group of children from Buckley Air Force Base Child Development Center about the importance of trees during an Arbor Day tree planting ceremony April 26, 2018 on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. (U.S. Air Force Photo

  • 460th Medical Group kicks off Massing the Medics consolidation

    On April 26, 2018, the 460th Medical Group will open its new MDG South facility on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. This move is part of the Massing the Medics initiative, where all medical services will be moved onto base from off-site locations for the first time since 1946. "This is the hub