Headquarters building construction to benefit entire base

Since last winter, the 460th Space Wing Headquarters building has been under construction to accommodate for the relocation of some of 460th Wing Staff Agencies and the 460th Comptroller Squadron."The original design was no longer compatible for its use," said Kevin Stocking, 460th Wing Plans and

Buckley officer aids in win at first space competition

The Rangeview Space Raiders won the first StellarXplorers space competition April 15, 2015 at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.Five teams of high school students assembled to tackle a problem of orbital design.Rangeview High School competed with three Colorado Springs,

USSTRATCOM Commander observes Buckley’s capabilities, engages service members

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, visited Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., April 20, to view firsthand the missile warning mission for which the base is recognized.Haney toured Buckley AFB's facilities and observed their missile warning operations. He also held an all hands

Motorcycle safety course provides valuable insight to riders

An Advanced Riders Course for motorcycle riders is being offered June 1 and 26, July 10, 17, and 31 at the Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Co.The course should be completed within 60 days of the initial motorcycle safety training; however, it must be completed within one year of initial

Sexual assault survivor: One Airman’s story

Sexual assault is a hot topic -- one addressed in annual training and at commander's calls throughout the Air Force -- yet the details of victims' stories are seldom mentioned. This is understandable. These crimes against service members are intensely personal. Also, as many survivors have learned,

Powerlifting propels Airman’s drive to succeed

It's just a bar. It's 45 pounds of American steel, rolled and folded to 7-feet in length. Its surface is etched with hand grips and its length strengthened to hold nearly 1,200 pounds. But it's still just a bar.However, for Senior Airman Jacob Horton, 460th Contracting Flight and successful power

Cyclist, singer, colonel: Buckley vice commander does it all

In the public's eye, Col. Darren Buck, 460th Space Wing vice commander, is a strong presence. His confidence demands attention, and there's something about his friendly demeanor that keeps his audience intrigued.Buck has served his entire career as a space operator and system engineer, on and off of

Panther of the Week: Staff Sgt. Jessica Pentecost

Name: Staff Sgt. Jessica Pentecost, 460th Space Wing Protocol OfficeLength of Service: 10 yearsHometown: Marmaduke, ArkansasUnique Fact: Her and her twin sister joined the Air Force at the same time and went through basic training together. Buckley Air Force Base is the fourth base she has been

Local heroes participate in Colorado Rockies Opening Day ceremony

AFSPC command chief visits Buckley, thanks Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Douglas McIntyre, Air Force Space Command command chief, engaged with the Buckley Air Force Base Airmen and thanked them for their efforts during his visit April 9-10 on Buckley AFB, Colo.During his visit, McIntyre visited different work centers to speak to Airmen, ate lunch with