Buckley congratulates Master Sgt. selects

Sixteen Master Sgt. selects stand together June 3, 2016, at the Panther Den on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The rank of Master Sgt. is the first in the senior non-commissioned officer ranks and signifies a significant accomplishment in an enlisted Airman’s career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman

Air Force changes utility allowance for privatized housing residents

The Air Force revised its utility allowance policy May 18 to ensure quality on-base housing for military families and continue to cover utility costs for the average energy consumer.For new tenants, the revised policy for the majority of residents will now be calculated using monthly meter readings

Team Buckley members promoted to next rank

Master Sgt. David Kechter, 460th Security Forces Squadron standards and evaluation superintendent , reads the senior noncommissioned officer creed May 31, 2016, to Buckley Air Force Base’s newest master sergeant, Master Sgt. Travis Rathje, 460th Space Communications Squadron plans and resources

Buckley holds Hearts Apart event for military spouses

Cindy Darugna, Buckley Airman & Family Readiness Center Military Family Life counselor, provides Chief Master Sgt. Brian Cain, 460th Security Forces manager, with Military Family Life Counseling literature May 19, 2016, during a Hearts Apart event on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. MFLC works with

Aurora Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding Service members

Award winners stand together May 13, 2016, after the Armed Forces Recognition Luncheon at the Doubletree Stapleton Hotel in Denver. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce along with local businesses hosts the annual lunch to recognize and honor the growing number of active duty, guard and reserve Service

Chinook Soldiers: Next generation aviators train with seasoned vets

A first-year pilot sits anxiously in his seat. He’s nervous, and the reason is obvious. He knows his skills are being rated and he has the opportunity to make or break his own career. Feeling helpless, the only option is try to put him at ease.The next flight comes along and the rise in the young

Snakes on base

Recently a child was bitten by a snake in base housing here on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Though snake bites on base are not a common event, they do happen occasionally and we have had several over the last few years, with two of them involving children. Fortunately, those bitten have received

Department of Defense Self Helpline Presentation

A Department of Defense Safe Helpline presentation was held May 17 at the Leadership Development Center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The presentation addressed different avenues offered by the Safe Helpline to support DoD community members who have been effected by a sexual assault.This

Twenty three Team Buckley members receive diplomas

Enlisted rank doesn't halt chief from taking the lead

A career that now spans over 24 years, Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Stratil, 460th Operations Group chief enlisted manager, has used his enthusiasm for the military and the people he serves with to excel at every position he has held.From arming aircraft early in his career to designing programs that