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March 31, 2023
SBIRS GEO-6 Satellite Transfers to SpOC

Space Operations Command recently took control of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) Satellite-6 from Space Systems Command on March 24, 2023.
Oct. 8, 2020
Buckley implements restrictions amidst rising COVID-19 cases in the area

Due to the continuous increase in COVID-19 cases in the local area, Buckley AFB will augment some preventative measures on base.
April 22, 2020
BUCKLEY CLOSES A-BASIN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

At approximately 8 p.m. on April 22, out of an abundance of caution, Buckley Air Force Base leadership closed the A-Basin Child Development Center until further notice as a result of a potential coronavirus (COVID-19) case for one of the employees.Everyone this employee has been in contact with has
April 6, 2020
BUCKLEY AFB IMPLEMENTS DOD GUIDANCE FOR CLOTH FACE COVERINGS

Effective Wednesday April 8, 2020, and to the greatest extent possible, all individuals on Buckley AFB will wear protective face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distance in all public areas and work centers. The Department of the Air Force supports, and will continue to
March 13, 2020
NEGATIVE RESULTS FOR COVID-19 CONFIRMED FOR BAFB SERVICE MEMBER, CHILD

At approximately 5:30 p.m., on March 13, 2020, Buckley Air Force Base leadership was notified that the pending results for a service member and his second child both came back negative for COVID-19.
March 12, 2020
NEGATIVE RESULTS FOR COVID-19 ARE CONFIRMED FOR BUCKLEY CHILD

At approximately 3:30 p.m., March 12, 2020, Buckley Air Force Base leadership was notified by the Tri-County Health Department, Colorado, that a child of a service member on Buckley tested negative for COVID-19. Additionally, the service member and his other child showed symptoms of COVID-19 and
March 11, 2020
BUCKLEY AFB TO HOST TOWN HALLS

Col. Devin Pepper, 460th Space Wing commander, is scheduled to host Town Hall meetings to answer any questions and address concerns that Team Buckley has in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
March 10, 2020
BUCKLEY IMPLEMENTS PREVENTIVE MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Buckley Air Force Base leadership has been notified by the Tri-County Public Health Department that a dependent spouse of a service member has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
March 10, 2020
BUCKLEY AFB INCREASES HEALTH PROTECTION CONDITION LEVEL

Buckley AFB, in conjunction with the other area military installations, has raised its Health Protection Condition (HPCON) level to A from Zero in response to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Colorado.
March 10, 2020
BUCKLEY AFB CLOSES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

At 0600MST today Buckley Air Force Base closed the A-Basin Child Development Center until further notice as a precaution to a potential coronavirus (COVID-19) case.