Buckley holds annual Snyder Ride, remembers Airman

Team Buckley members gathered outside of the 460th Space Communications Squadron at the Senior Airman Michael S. Snyder memorial in order to honor his memory June 16 on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Snyder, a member of the 460th SCS, was hit and killed by a drunk driver while riding his motorcycle

Academy cadets get look at operational AF missions

Cadet Alex Korskey, U.S. Air Force Academy, engages in an exercise active shooter scenario hosted by the 460th Security Forces Squadron during a mission briefing June 15, 2016, at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The cadets toured Buckley’s units and missions, while engaging with leaders of all ranks

Space operators represents Buckley, AF at grueling triathlon

The gun goes off, everyone sprints for the water, and all that can be heard for a mile is the frantic splashing of competitors trying to swim faster than the person next to them.They leap out of the water and jump on a bike, pedaling as fast as their legs can move. It takes coordination,

743rd Military Intelligence Battalion celebrates at Army Ball

Heisman Trophy winner visits Buckley

Former All-American, Heisman Trophy winner and National Football League running back Herschel Walker spoke to service members June 8 at the fitness center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Walker has an illustrious athletic career which includes being a part of the men’s Olympic bobsled team in 1992,

460th OG, Det. 1 wins McKee Award

The 460th Operations Group, Detachment 1, Boulder, Colorado, won the 2015 Gen. Seth J. McKee Award. The award, presented annually, recognizes the best overall Space Warning Squadron in Air Force Space Command that made the most significant contributions in support of the overall space mission.“There

Buckley Youth Center holds College and Career Expo

Sue Kimball, Ent Credit Union lending consultant, speaks with Kai Kurtz, a Buckley Air Force Base youth, June 3, 2016, during a College and Career Expo at the youth center on Buckley AFB, Colo. The expo educated Buckley AFB’s youth on the benefits of saving money at an early age and the different

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