Buckley Space Force Base

Buckley Space Force Base at a glance

Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, supports a global missile warning and tracking mission. Space Base Delta 2 is the host support organization, and Mission Delta 4 is the principal publicly identified space mission partner. The installation also hosts Colorado Air National Guard aviation, Army National Guard organizations, Navy Reserve activities and the Air Reserve Personnel Center.

This range of organizations gives Buckley a multi-service character without making it an officially designated joint base. Its history includes Army Air Forces training during World War II, service as Naval Air Station Denver and a long Air National Guard period. It returned to active Air Force status in 2000 and later became a Space Force installation while retaining other service components.

Also searched as: Buckley SFB, Buckley Air Force Base, Buckley Air National Guard Base.

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Mission and major activities

• Support to Mission Delta 4 missile warning and tracking.
• Installation services through Space Base Delta 2.
• Support to Guard, Reserve and other service organizations.

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History and identity

Buckley Field honors Lieutenant John Harold Buckley, a World War I aviator. Its postwar use included Navy and Air National Guard periods.

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Location and community

Buckley is in Aurora in the Denver metropolitan region, overlooking Colorado's Front Range.

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Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. Before choosing a home, compare the commute, lease terms, school needs and your household budget. Ask the housing office about the options that apply to your situation.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official PCS planning resources   Housing allowance information

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Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Buckley Space Force Base and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at Buckley Space Force Base suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

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Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. Buckley Space Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONSSupports: overview, mission, history, local context, planning note

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.