Team Buckley enjoys annual FunFest

Buckley Field in World War II: Part II

In last month’s heritage article, we examined the developments that led to the construction of Buckley Field as an auxiliary landing area for Lowry Field and its eventual transformation into a training base after World War II began.  In this article, we’ll look at some of the major training programs

Combat Dining Out keeps tradition alive

Team Buckley members enjoy a Combat Dining Out hosted July 14, 2017, at Camp Rattlesnake on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The Combat Dining Out paid tribute to 70 years of Air Force History, while giving members an opportunity to build morale and esprit de corps with their fellow wingmen. (U.S. Air

460th MDSS receives new commander

Lt. Col. Andrew Herman took command of the 460th Medical Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Alvin Scott, Jr., July 7, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.Col. Matthew Hanson, 460th Medical Group commander, presided over the ceremony and transferred the guidon from Scott to Herman, symbolizing the official

P4 initiatives create community progression

Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., continues to work with public and private organizations in order to maintain base proficiency and strengthen relations with the local community. Through the “Public-Public, Public-Private” program, Buckley AFB enters public and private partnerships that are designed to

Buckley field in World War II: part I

On 14 June 1941, the US War Department designated Lowry Field’s auxiliary landing strip as Buckley Field. Named for 1st Lt John Harold Buckley, a pilot from Longmont who perished in World War I, the designation set the stage for the growth of Buckley into a technical and basic training center

460th CONF gains new commander

Maj. Eric Lizon took command of the 460th Contracting Flight from Maj. Gene Smith June 28, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.Col. Shawn Thompson, 460th Mission Support Group commander, presided over the ceremony and transferred the guidon from Smith to Lizon, symbolizing the official change of

Buckley pays final respects to fallen Airman

Members of Team Buckley render a final salute to Major Elgin Ross, Chief, Total Force Service Center, assigned to Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, June 27, 2017, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Ross tragically passed away after becoming unresponsive while conducting his physical training

460th LRS gains new commander

Lt. Col. Danielle R. Kirk took command of the 460th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Lt. Col. Samuel Aston June 23, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Col. Shawn Thompson, 460th Mission Support Group commander, presided over the ceremony and transferred the guidon from Aston to Kirk, symbolizing the

Airman Leadership School class 17E graduates