2nd Space Warning Squadron receives new commander

Lt. Col. Shannon DaSilva assumes command of the 2nd Space Warning Squadron from Lt. Col. April Wimmer May 11, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Col. Lorenzo Bradley, 460th Operational Group commander, presided over the ceremony and began the transfer of the guidon between Wimmer and DaSilva. From

Colorado’s top service members recognized by community at AFRL

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce hosted the 41st Annual Armed Forces Recognition Luncheon May 5, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Denver.The AFRL is an event which recognizes the service of Colorado’s men and women in uniform. Active-duty, guardsmen and reservists from each branch of the military were

MQT graduates first official class of space operators

Sixty Airmen from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., had the honor of being the first official graduating class of Mission Qualification Training May 3, 2017. Mission Qualification Training is the secondary part of training that all of Buckley AFB’s space operators receive to become certified and

Military youth discover parent’s investigator, operator duties

Children, parents and friends participated in the national “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” April 27, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” is a nationwide educational program where parents bring their children to their work-centers for a day to explain,

A mile high final salute

Military members have a bond incomparable to any other career in the world; the sacrifice of another member is forever respected. By performing at hundreds of funeral ceremonies annually, the members of the Mile High Honor Guard, located on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., displays that respect

Revitalizing Air Force Squadrons initiative elevates Buckley’s voice

Throughout the week of April 24 – 28 Team Buckley members were given the unique opportunity to provide honest and candid feedback on the best way to improve their units as part of the Revitalize Air Force Squadrons initiative.The program was set in motion by Gen. Dave Goldfein, Air Force Chief of

Security Forces ups their game

Suddenly, a vehicle appeals in the rear-view mirror. A bright light flashes, followed by a loud, paralyzing bang. By the time the suspect is capable of realizing what’s happening and decides to react, their vehicle is surrounded by eight armed military personnel screaming demands through the window.

Comitis Crisis Center thanks Team Buckley for community support

Buckley Air Force Base was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award on behalf of the Comitis Crisis Center on Apr. 27. James Gillespie, director of development at Comitis, presented 460th Space Wing vice commander, Col. Scott Romberger, with the award on the base’s behalf. Base personnel were cited

Buckley medics engage with AFMS leader

Lt. Col. Alvin Scott, 460th Medical Support Squadron commander, briefs Brig. Gen. James Burks, Director, Manpower, Personnel, and Resources Corps Chief, Medical Service Corps, about the stance of the 460th Medical Group April 25, 2017, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Burks toured the medical

Airman "Carries On" Kansas' tribute for fallen troops