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

Buckley engages with local leaders

Leadership from the 460th Space Wing, 460th Security Forces Squadron, 460th Mission Support Group and 460th Force Support Squadron provided presentations to George “Skip” Noe, Aurora city manager; Nicholas Metz, Aurora chief of police; and Caine Hills, Aurora fire chief, on April 19 at Buckley Air

Airmen turn teens into StellarXplorers

Buckley Air Force Base Airmen volunteered to mentor two teams from a local high school for the Air Force Association’s StellarXplorers National High School Space Competition at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. StellarXplorers is a national-level competition for high

Youth of the Year stands for her peers

On March 28th, Team Buckley’s own 17-year-old Danielle Wright competed in Denver and was titled the 2017 Colorado Military Youth of the Year and now represents all military children throughout the state.With the title still fresh, Wright has already decided how she’ll use this new platform.Being