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  • Buckley Airmen swear into Space Force

    Airmen attached to Space Delta 4 and the Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado transferred from the United States Air Force to the United States Space Force Sept. 10, 2020, at the Leadership Development Center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.

  • The dawn of a new era

    Since the newest branch of the Armed Forces was established on Dec. 20, 2019, the U.S. Space Force has seen exponential growth in its personnel.The 11th Space Warning Squadron swore in approximately 60 members into the USSF on Sept. 1, 2020, at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in

  • Buckley is now home to USSF’s Buckley Garrison

    Colonel Devin Pepper inactivated the 460th Space Wing and activated Buckley Garrison, continuing the alignment of units within the USSF.“We are at a very historic moment in our nation’s history with the establishment of the Space Force,” said Col. Devin Pepper. “I am honored to command the men and

  • Gen. Raymond recognizes Team Buckley’s outstanding performers

    Gen. Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations and U.S. Space Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, USSF Senior Enlisted Advisor and USSPACECOM senior enlisted leader, visited Buckley June 17, 2020, for the first time ever as USSF senior leaders, to publicly

  • Maj. Gen. John Shaw and Tonia Shaw visit Buckley AFB

    Maj. Gen. John Shaw, Combined Force Space Component commander, U.S. Space Command, and commander, Space Operations Command, U.S. Space Force, and his wife, Tonia Shaw, visited Buckley Air Force Base, Colo, Feb. 21, 2020, to learn about the unique missile warning mission here. Both were given tours

  • State of the Base 2020: 460 SW/CC briefs BAFB vision, impact

    Although military installations are designed to function as a standalone city, this has never been the intent. Leadership has recognized this and continues to emphasize the importance of being active members of the community. The relationship between Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, and its

  • Buckley commander’s call answers questions about Space Force

    An empty gym fills up with military members and civilian personnel. The room is buzzing with excitement and anticipation about the news that will shortly be shared. Col. Devin Pepper, 460th Space Wing commander, held a commander’s call, Jan. 16, 2020, at the Buckley Fitness Center to discuss how the