Helicopters in the U.S. Air Force

When most people think of the Air Force, their first vision tends to be of sleek fighter planes or powerful bombers.  Although not as famous, helicopters have been an important aircraft in the service’s history and been involved in some of its most heroic moments.Although the concept of a

Team Buckley Airmen graduate from CCAF

The following Airmen graduated from The Community College of the Air Force, May 24, at a ceremony in the Leadership Development Center here: Senior Airman Hannah Adams, 566th Intelligence Squadron Information Management Staff Sgt. Billy Baggett, Air Force Reserve Component Human Resource

Team Buckley hosts 1st quarter awards

Law enforcement pays respect to fallen heroes at Retreat ceremony

460th Security Forces Squadron Airmen render salutes as the American flag is lowered during a Retreat ceremony May 15, 2017, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The Retreat ceremony recognizes fallen civilian and military law enforcement officers with the 21-gun salute, the playing of TAPS and the

ALS class 17-D graduates

Airman Leadership School graduates stand together May 11, 2017, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. ALS is a course where Airmen learn supervisory skills necessary to succeed in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob Deatherage/Released)

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