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Team Buckley celebrates MLK day

In 1986, the United States made MLK day a federal holiday to commemorate the life and work of the civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. Today, MLK day is not only a federal holiday but has been adopted by all 50 states. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Reservists pilot multi-billion dollar spacecraft solo for first time in decade

Total Force Airmen, left to right, front to back, Master Sgt. Eric Morales, Maj. David Usilton, Senior Airman Cheryl Ellison, Senior Airman Alexa Gerard, Maj. Sarah Ford, Master Sgt. John Fairman, Staff Sgt. Kayla Meeks, Master Sgt. Alexandra Goodwin, Maj. Jonathan Shycko, Staff Sgt. Casandra Cabral, Maj. Heather Swanson, Staff Sgt. Andrew Calvin, Master Sgt. Kevin Reed, Ronnie Harville, Tech. Sgt. Angel Santaella III, Master Sgt. Gregory Dolak, Tech. Sgt. Ryan Eanes, Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Savitt, Master Sgt. Ryan Kegebein, Master Sgt. Michael Taylor, Senior Airman Romo Miguel Jr., from the 8th Space Warning Squadron pose for a photo at the mission control station Jan. 7, 2016, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. For the first time in over 14 years, the 8th Space Warning Squadron and their sister squadron Detachment 1, 8th Space Warning Squadron provided a full reservist crew to man the Space-Based Missile Warning System. (Courtesy photo)

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Operations group detachment deactivates with years of success after ushering in Block 10 completion

Col. Lorenzo Bradley, 460th Operations Group commander, speaks during the 460th OG Detachment 1 deactivation ceremony Jan. 11, 2017, at the Leadership Development Center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The mission of Det. 1 focused on interim operations for Space Based Infared System Geosynchronous satellites until Block 10 delivered the consolidated ground system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Operations group detachment deactivates with years of success after ushering in Block 10 completion

Lt. Col. Craig Thorstenson, 460th Operations Group, Detachment 1 commander, covers a rolled guidon flag, which symbolizes the closure of the detachment, during the 460th OG Det. 1 deactivation ceremony Jan. 11, 2017, at the Leadership Development Center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The official inactivation of Det. 1 will be on Jan. 31, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Operations group detachment deactivates with years of success after ushering in Block 10 completion

Lt. Col. Craig Thorstenson, 460th Operations Group, Detachment 1 commander, passes the rolled up guidon to Col. Lorenzo Bradley, 460th Operations Group commander, during the 460th OG Det. 1 deactivation ceremony Jan. 11, 2017, at the Leadership Development Center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. In 2013 and 2015, Det. 1 was the winner of the General Seth J. McKee Award, which is awarded to the best missile warning unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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Team Buckley families get peak behind operations curtain

A child receives a surprise gift from Buck Lee, six-star general and Buckley Air Force Base mascot, as others look on in amazement during Team Buckley Spouse and Family Day at the Base Chapel on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 22, 2016. The event consisted of families given access to see the 460th Space Wing mission up close, with demonstrations from the operators, Defenders, and firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)

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Team Buckley families get peak behind operations curtain

Luke receives a surprise gift from Buck Lee, six-star general and Buckley Air Force Base mascot, after finishing a cupcake during Team Buckley Spouse and Family Day at the Base Chapel on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 22, 2016. The event consisted of families given access to see the 460th Space Wing mission up close, with demonstrations from the operators, Defenders, and firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)

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Team Buckley families get peak behind operations curtain

Attendees of the Team Buckley Spouse and Family Day fill their plates with a meal provided by the Base Chapel on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 22, 2016. The event consisted of families given access to see the 460th Space Wing mission up close, with demonstrations from the operators, Defenders, and firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)

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Team Buckley families get peak behind operations curtain

Staff Sgt. John Cooper, 460th Security Forces military working dog handler, takes two dog bites from MWDs Ari and Jeja during a live experience at Team Buckley Spouse and Family Day at the Base Chapel on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 22, 2016. The event consisted of families given access to see the 460th Space Wing mission up close, with demonstrations from the operators, Defenders, and firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)

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Team Buckley families get peak behind operations curtain

Buckley Firefighters, Andrew Gard and Jason Debord, put out a fire during a live experience at Team Buckley Spouse and Family Day at the Base Chapel on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 22, 2016. The event consisted of families given access to see the 460th Space Wing mission up close, with demonstrations from the operators, Defenders, and firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)

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Team Buckley families get peak behind operations curtain

The 460th Operations Group pulls back the curtain to show attendees of Team Buckley Spouse and Family Day operators working and flying the satellites controlled inside the Mission Control Center on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 22, 2016. The event consisted of families given access to see the 460th Space Wing mission up close, with demonstrations from the operators, Defenders, and firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)

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Team Buckley families get peak behind operations curtain

Addison listens intently while Col. David Miller Jr., 460th Space Wing commander, explains how missile warning satellites orbit the earth during at Team Buckley Spouse and Family Day at the Mission Control Center on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 22, 2016. The event consisted of families given access to see the 460th Space Wing mission up close, with demonstrations from the operators, Defenders, and firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)

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Team Buckley families get peak behind operations curtain

Col. David Miller Jr., 460th Space Wing commander, explains how missile warning the mission is accomplished during at Team Buckley Spouse and Family Day at the Mission Control Center on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 22, 2016. The event consisted of families given access to see the 460th Space Wing mission up close, with demonstrations from the operators, Defenders, and firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)

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Team Buckley families get peak behind operations curtain

Col. Scott Romberger, 460th Space Wing vice commander, explains to his family the Defense Support Program satellites while pointing out the one he worked on when he was a lieutenant during at Team Buckley Spouse and Family Day at the Mission Control Center on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 22, 2016. The event consisted of families given access to see the 460th Space Wing mission up close, with demonstrations from the operators, Defenders, and firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)

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Jamaica to America: Airman starts new

Airman Alfred Grannell, 460th Space Wing Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, works his job Dec. 22, 2016, in the financial management analysis office on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The FMA office handles budgeting for different units on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob Deatherage)

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Jamaica to America: Airman starts new

Airman Alfred Grannell, 460th Space Wing Comptroller Squadron budget analyst on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., poses for a photo with his aunt, Winifred Brown of Waterbury, Connecticut, after graduating Basic Military Training April 29, 2016, on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. BMT is an eight-and-a-half-week program of physical and mental training required in order for an individual to become an Airman in the United States Air Force.

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Jamaica to America: Airman starts new

Airman Alfred Grannell, 460th Space Wing Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, talks with his fiancée, Debbie Coghiel of Portmore, Jamaica, through Facebook video chat Dec. 21, 2016, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Grannell uses video chat to communicate with his family and fiancée in his native country of Jamaica. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob Deatherage)

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460th Comptroller Squadron change of command

Maj. Christopher Humphrey, 460th Comptroller Squadron commander, assumes command Dec. 12, 2016, during the 460th CPTS change of command ceremony on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. A change of command ceremony represents the formal transfer of responsibility from an outgoing commander to their successor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob Deatherage/Released)

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460th Comptroller Squadron change of command

Maj. Douglass Eagleton, 460th outgoing Comptroller Squadron commander, relinquishes the CPTS guidon to Col. David Miller Jr., 460th Space Wing commander, Dec. 12, 2016, during the change of command ceremony on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. A change of command ceremony represents the formal transfer of responsibility from an outgoing commander to their successor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob Deatherage/Released)

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Buckley Inspector General ensures base efficiency

Master Sgt. Lacey Ranson, 460th Space Wing Inspector General superintendent, simulates a computer-based inspection with Staff Sgt. Mitchell Montepagano, 460th SW IG Self-Assessment Program/Management Internal Control Tool manager Nov. 29, 2016, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Inspections ensure installation readiness and provide feedback to the commander on proficiency and deficiencies throughout the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob Deatherage/Released)

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