Aurora community leaders listen as Col. John Wagner, 460th Space Wing commander, delivers his State of the Base speech Jan. 21, 2015, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Aurora, Colo. This year’s event included things that had never been done in the past, to include an interactive audience demonstration depicting the complexity of infrared missile detection, as well as a surprise visit from the base’s mascot, Buck Lee. The speech emphasized the base’s affiliation with mission partners, outlined the current and upcoming events for Team Buckley and displayed the base’s economic impact on the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Saulsbury/Released)