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  • Helping agencies do just that

    Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. is a small base when compared to others, however, the 460th Space Wing mission is essential to the overall Air Force mission. The backbone of this mission is made of the space operators in the 460th Operations Group.Working 12-hour shifts that actually culminate to

  • 460th Space Wing brings home top honors at “big game”

    The 460th Space Wing hosted the Super Bowl themed 2016 Annual Awards ceremony Feb. 3, at the fitness center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.The event recognized the significant achievements, work ethic and skills of the military members and civilians of the 460th Space Wing. The nominees were

  • Buckley hosts lock-in for youth community

    The youth center hosted a quarterly winter lock-in for the youth of the Buckley military community Jan. 13-14, 2017, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.The lock-in was an event which allowed Buckley youth to spend an entire night with their peers in a fun, safe and developmental environment. The event

  • Buckley opens state-of-the-art dental clinic, first time since WWII

    The 460th Medical Group hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 30, to celebrate the completion of the new dental clinic on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.The clinic, built by Doyon Construction Group, will consist of 21 active-duty employees and will treat over 3,500 active-duty members.“It’s about

  • Buckley recognizes Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week

    The Biomedical Sciences Corps is being recognized during the BSC Appreciation Week, Jan. 23-27, 2017, for their achievements in the medical services.The BSC started as the Sanitary Corps in 1917, which was established to combat infectious diseases. It wasn’t until 1949 that the Air Force Medical

  • Innovative Leadership: Robin Olds and Operation BOLO

    Note: This article is the first in a monthly series for 2017, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the US Air Force by recognizing notable events and persons in Air Force history In the pantheon of US Air Force icons, there are few who match Brigadier General Robin Olds in the popular imagination

  • Team Buckley chills for the weekend

    SnoFest attendees ride a conveyer belt to the top of the tubing hill Jan. 21, 2017, at Copper Mountain, Colo. SnoFest included family events such as a tubing hill, a cardboard sled derby and a buffet dinner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob Deatherage/Released)

  • 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