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

First Sergeants train potential replacements through symposium

Buckley Air Force Base First Sergeants held a first sergeants symposium May 9 to 12, 2016, at the 140th Wing building on Buckley AFB, Colo.The symposium provided an opportunity for technical sergeants and above to become familiar with what the job of a first sergeant is composed of."The main focus

McGruff the Crime Dog visits Buckley children

McGruff the Crime Dog visited Buckley Air Force Base children May 9, 2016, at the Crested Butte Child Development Center on Buckley AFB, Colo. McGruff visited with children for Police Week which salutes those who aim to maintain public safety every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

Radome project uodates capabilities to Buckley