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

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