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  • SBIRS GEO Flight 3 Arrives in Florida, Prepares for October Launch

    The U.S. Air Force’s Space Based Infrared Systems program completed a major program milestone on Aug. 2, successfully delivering a Geosynchronous Earth Orbit satellite Flight 3 to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. “GEO Flight 3 delivery and launch marks a significant milestone in

  • New SBIRS ground system enters into dedicated operational testing

    Air Force Space Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center and 460th Space Wing are pleased to announce the successful completion of the Space-Based Infrared Systems Block 10 ground system’s Integrated Test and Evaluation (IT&E) phase and entry into Operational Utility Evaluation (OUE), the

  • EOC Director Course comes to Buckley

    Buckley Air Force Base is hosting the Emergency Operations Center Director Course from August 2-5. Individuals attending the course are stationed at various locations throughout the Air Force, ranging from civilian to colonel. The course teaches students the responsibilities of an EOC director. They

  • Team Buckley members nominated for prestigious award

    Four members of Team Buckley have been nominated for the Lance P. Sijan Award which recognizes the accomplishments of Airmen who demonstrate the highest qualities of leadership in the performance of their duties and personal conduct. Only four members from the Air Force, one senior and one junior

  • Bradley assumes command of 460th OG

    Members of the 2nd Space Warning Squadron and the 8th SWS sing the National Anthem August 2, 2016, during the 460th Operations Group assumption of command ceremony at the Leadership Development Center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The ceremony represents a new commander assuming command of the

  • New commander takes charge of 460th MSG

    Members of the 460th Mission Support Group salute the American flag August 1, 2016, during the MSG change of command on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. A change of command ceremony represents the formal transfer of responsibility from an outgoing commander to their successor. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • DECON team now available on Buckley

    Members of the 460th Medical Group in-place patient decontamination triage and manpower/security team took part in a two-day training event July 20-21, 2016, at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.The training, taught by Tom Bocek, Decontamination, Education and Consulting on Nuc/Bio/Chem, consisted of

  • Buckley CAREs for people

    Buckley Air Force Base implemented a new phone line to easily connect individuals with helping agencies to assist with any challenge they may be facing. Buckley’s new 7-CARE (Crisis Action Response line for Everyone) phone number is available for anyone in need of its services. “The line is designed

  • A day as a defender

    Staff Sgt. David Leonard, 460th Space Wing Security Forces Squadron flight chief, aims an M-4 carbine downrange July 19, 2016, at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Senior Airman, Kari Gardner, Combat Arms Training and Maintenance official, verified all weapons were safe: selector on safe, chamber open

  • 460th CES puts final touches on Cinderella's Closet

    An Airman from the 460th Civil Engineer Squadron pours paint into a container for a paint gun July 18, 2016, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The 460th CES renovated a building on base for Cinderella’s Closet, a place where military members and their dependents can buy gently used formal wear for