Installation commander addresses community leaders at State of the Base

Col. David Miller Jr., 460th Space Wing commander, seized the opportunity to address local community leaders at the annual State of the Base, Jan. 18, 2017, at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Aurora, Colo.The State of the Base allows the commander of Buckley Air Force Base to review the base’s

Team Buckley celebrates MLK day

Reservists pilot multi-billion dollar spacecraft solo for first time in decade

For the first time in over 14 years, the 8th Space Warning Squadron and their sister squadron Detachment 1, 8th Space Warning Squadron provided a full reservist crew to man the Space-Based Missile Warning System, typically operated by 2nd SWS, Jan. 7, 2017, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.As the

Operations group detachment deactivates with years of success after ushering in Block 10 completion

The 460th Operations Group, Detachment 1 inactivation ceremony was held Jan. 11, 2017, where the guidon flag was ceremoniously rolled up symbolizing the closure.The detachment, located on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. officially inactivates Jan. 31, 2017. The detachment had many responsibilities to

460th Medical Group achieves Gold Standard

The 460th Medical Group received a Gold Standard Accreditation after the successful completion of The Joint Commission Inspection. TJC is a not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies health care organizations and programs across the U.S. According to their website, the mission of TJC

SBIRS Block 10 overcomes hurdles to secure future ops at Buckley

Like a hawk, the 2nd Space Warning Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., is on constant watch for the heat signatures across the globe. Rapidly responding, these Airmen are able to detect missile activity anywhere on the planet and send the information up their chain of command.Without a doubt,

Team Buckley families get peek behind operations curtain

The 460th Operations Group pulls back the curtain to show attendees of Team Buckley Spouse and Family Day operators working and flying the satellites controlled inside the Mission Control Center on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 22, 2016. The event consisted of families given access to see the 460th Space

Jamaica to America: Airman starts new

Few have the courage to leave their native country and serve in the United States military. For Airman Alfred Grannell, 460th Space Wing Comptroller Squadron budget analyst assigned to Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., it was the perfect opportunity to start a new journey on a solid foundation.“My

Once a dream, now a reality

Unlike most, Christopher McCune, 460th Space Wing historian, knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. He knew his future would revolve around the past.“On my sixth birthday, my mom and my grandparents took me to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, which was called the Natural History Museum

460th Comptroller Squadron change of command

Maj. Christopher Humphrey, 460th Comptroller Squadron commander, assumes command Dec. 12, 2016, during the 460th CPTS change of command ceremony on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. A change of command ceremony represents the formal transfer of responsibility from an outgoing commander to their