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  • A Brief History of the U.S. Air Force

    For over 100 years, the United States military has endeavored to master not just the battlefields that we sail or trod upon, but the realms of air and space. As the U.S. Air Force approaches its 69th birthday as an independent service on September 18th, we take these few moments to reflect on where

  • Team Buckley observes Patriot Day

    Col. David Miller Jr., 460th Space Wing commander, thanks Buckley Air Force Base firefighters for their service during a Patriot Day ceremony Sept. 9, 2016, on Buckley AFB, Colo. The attacks from Sept. 11, 2001, have greatly impacted the United States’ national security, along with national and

  • A day of saying goodbye

    U.S. Air Force Mile High Honor Guard members fold a flag during a funeral August 30, 2016, at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Colo. The Honor Guard represents the Air Force in many ceremonial functions including funerals, changes of command and retirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

  • Buckley community gathers to enjoy annual FunFest

    The annual FunFest community fair took place Aug. 26, 2016, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. FunFest provides base members with different attractions, games, and food to enjoy with friends and family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke W. Nowakowski/Released)

  • Team Buckley dominates at Broncos military training camp

    Members of Buckley Air Force Base competed in a military training camp at the Denver Broncos’ University of Colorado Health Training Center Fieldhouse in Englewood, Colorado, August 25, 2016. The five-person team participated in five head-to-head skill challenges including: team ball catching, a

  • Colorado Guard aircrews participate in annual medical disaster exercise

    Members of the Colorado Army National Guard participated in an annual National Disaster Medical System exercise August 17, 2016, around the Denver area. The COARNG provided a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and two LUH-72 Lakota helicopters, along with crews for each

  • Airman teaches U.S. Marines combat survival skills

    It’s not every day that an Airman gets the opportunity to get down in the dirt with a “devil dog.” For one lucky 460th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, the opportunity to experience firsthand what it means to train like a U.S. Marine has come once again. Senior Airman Ronnie Perez,

  • Buckley airman charged with reckless manslaughter

    A Buckley AFB military member, Airman First Class Brian Lebron-Rivera, was charged with reckless manslaughter by the Aurora Police Department following a shooting incident last night.Around 10:30 p.m., Lebron-Rivera, assigned to the 460th Security Forces Squadron, was detained by the Aurora Police

  • Healthy cooking and good eats

    Col. Matthew Hanson, 460th Medical Group commander, presents Charlotte Muller, Whole Foods chef, a certificate of appreciation August 18, 2016, at the Health and Wellness Center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Muller visits Buckley every month to put on a cooking demonstration for people looking to

  • New wing commander outlines expectations at first commander’s call

    Team Buckley members crowded into the Buckley Fitness Center to listen to the first official address from their new commander Aug. 15.During the commander’s call, Col. David Miller Jr., 460th Space Wing commander, introduced himself to the wing and outlined a few expectations, one of which is