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May 25, 2023
460th Medical Group Change of Command

The 460th Medical Group flight renders a parting salute to Col. Ilaina Wingler, the former 460th Medical Group commander, during a change of command ceremony May 24, 2023, at Buckley Space Force Base, Colo. During this ceremony members parted ways with their former commander and welcomed their new
Sept. 22, 2020
Buckley's Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle exercise

The 460th Medical Group conducted exercise Ready Eagle, a week long training event culminating in a capstone full-scale exercise Sept. 18, 2020, at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.
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
March 26, 2020
TWO CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN BUCKLEY AFB HOUSING

Two Buckley Air Force Base housing residents were confirmed positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) today, after samples were sent and tested by health officials at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. One resident is a spouse who was ordered by the installation commander to
March 25, 2020
BUCKLEY AFB MOVES TO HEALTH PROTECTION CONDITION CHARLIE

Buckley AFB officials raised the base’s Health Protection Condition level to Charlie from Bravo in response to the spread of COVID-19 in the state of Colorado.The HPCON Charlie declaration defines base measures for a substantial disease threat and ensures Team Buckley is using the proper protocols
March 24, 2020
MISSION ESSENTIAL DOD CIVILIANS, CONTRACTORS GRANTED COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES

At approximately 1:30 p.m., on March 24, 2020, Col. Devin Pepper, 460th Space Wing commander, authorized use of the Base Exchange and Commissary to mission essential Department of Defense civilians and contractor employees assigned to the installation. The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower
March 24, 2020
SPOUSE LIVING IN BASE HOUSING ORDERED TO ISOLATE

At approximately 4:30 p.m., on March 20, 2020, in an abundance of caution, Col. Devin Pepper, 460th Space Wing commander, ordered a spouse living in Buckley AFB housing to isolate after showing symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). The spouse has been tested for the virus and results are pending.
March 19, 2020
To Team Buckley/ Retirees/ Veterans

Due to the recent declaration of a public health emergency for Buckley AFB, the continuation of our mission will remain a priority. We are keenly aware these are trying times as our situation continues to evolve due to concerns over coronavirus-19 disease (COVID-19). We have continued to keep you up
March 17, 2020
BUCKLEY AFB INCREASES HEALTH PROTECTION MEASURES, SERVICES IMPACTED

A civilian contractor working on Buckley Air Force Base is currently undergoing evaluation and treatment following a positive COVID-19 test. Colonel Devin Pepper, the 460th Space Wing commander, declared a public health emergency on 17 March 2020 for Buckley AFB, limiting duty to mission and service
March 15, 2020
BUCKLEY AFB INCREASES HEALTH PROTECTION CONDITION LEVEL

Buckley AFB has raised its Health Protection Condition (HPCON) level to Bravo from Alpha in response to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Colorado.The HPCON B declaration defines base measures for a moderate health threat to base personnel that has the potential to rapidly move