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April 13, 2011
Buckley to honor two community leaders

Two of Buckley's staunchest supporters will be honored here April 15, 2011, with the inaugural presentation of the Community Heroes of Buckley Award.Being honored are Mr. Kevin Hougen, President and CEO of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Christian Anschutz, Managing Director of the Western
April 7, 2011
TSgt David Romanowsky receives purple Heart

On March 22, Tech. Sgt. David S. Romanowsky received the Purple Heart for his valiant efforts in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lt. Col. David Scanlon, 566th Intelligence Squadron commander, presented the medal to Sergeant Romanowsky during a Colorado Avalanche hockey game.During his second
April 6, 2011
Colorado Air National Guard opens new crew quarters, remembers 9/11

Members of the Colorado Air National Guard celebrated the grand opening of the new air crew alert quarters, Building 911, April 2. The quarters will provide billeting for the pilots and crew of the 120th Fighter Squadron, who are charged with carrying out the 24/7 Air Sovereignty Alert Mission. The
April 5, 2011
Bowling event kicks off Sexual Awarness month

Members of Team Buckley, along with the Sexual Assault Awareness Center, held a free bowling event for all service members to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 1."This is our premiere event for sexual assault awareness month," said Ms. Peggy Moore-McCoy, Buckley's Sexual Assault
April 5, 2011
Buckley honored by Metro Wastewater

Last month the 460th Civil Engineer Squadron's Environmental Flight was notified by Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (Metro District) that Buckley Air Force Base would receive a Metro Gold Award for 2010. Metro District presented the award on April 6 at their headquarters facility in Denver.
April 1, 2011
Team Buckley supports Pacific Passage

Over 500 dependents of military personnel in Japan arrived at Denver International Airport last week under a voluntary return to the U.S. under Operation Pacific Passage.The dependants were leaving Japan after the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit the country on March 11.At the Joint
March 25, 2011
Military, civilian groups come together to welcome dependents home from Japan

Stepping off the plane with her five-week old son, Airman 1st Class Megan Pencook wasn't sure what to expect, but it sure wasn't the applause she received from the more than 200 military and civilian personnel waiting for voluntary departees from Japan in the hangar at Denver International Airport
March 24, 2011
Buckley Co-Hosts Front Range Youth Basketball Tournament

They don't really play Guard or Forward. The mad dash from backboard to backboard rewards the fleet of foot with rebounds and shots at the basket. The competition doesn't necessarily go to the tallest, either. Some of the smallest and lightest are the fastest, and so wind up with the ball. There was
March 14, 2011
Buckley, local contractor receive award for paving project

Last month, Denver based contractor Brannan Sand and Gravel Company and Buckley Air Force Base were awarded the 2010 "Best in Colorado" Asphalt Pavement Quality Award by the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA).The award is for the "Best in Colorado" in the Special Use Pavement Award
March 10, 2011
First GEO satellite arrives in Florida

The U.S. Air Force's Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS) program completed a major program milestone early March 4, successfully delivering the first geosynchronous satellite (GEO-1) to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.The delivery of GEO-1 sets the path for final checkout of the space vehicle