AFA Mile High 127

06/05/2026

🚀 Big things are happening in space!

The U.S. Space Force is investing in new satellite capabilities that will help track threats around the globe and provide our military with better awareness in challenging environments. 🌎🛰️

Every day, Guardians and Airmen are helping ensure our nation remains ready for whatever challenges lie ahead.

🇺🇸 The future fight is changing—and space is playing a bigger role than ever before.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/spacex-wins-usd4-billion-space-force-contract-for-satellites-that-target-airborne-threats-anywhere-on-earth

The contract is for a satellite constellation that can "track and target airborne threats globally."

06/02/2026

When our Airmen and Guardians answer the call, our military community answers theirs.

During Operation Epic Fury, deployed service members faced unexpected supply shortages while supporting critical mission requirements. Recognizing the need, the Air & Space Forces Association Mile High Chapter # 127 partnered with First Sergeant Councils across the force to rapidly provide essential supplies and support to those serving far from home.

This effort serves as a powerful reminder that readiness isn’t just about aircraft, satellites, and equipment—it’s about taking care of the people behind the mission.

Whether deployed overseas or serving stateside, Airmen and Guardians perform at their best when they know their community stands behind them.

🇺🇸 Supporting the mission.
✈️ Supporting Airmen.
🛰️ Supporting Guardians.
🤝 Supporting each other.

Read more: https://www.afa.org/afa-first-sergeants-council-support-troops-deployed-in-operation-epic-fury/

With the support of AFA’s Mile High Chapter 127 in Colorado, the Air Force First Sergeant Council mobilized a global...

06/02/2026

👶🧒 💙 🩷 Every mission starts with family.

Thanks to support from the Air & Space Forces Association Mile High Chapter #127, first-time military parents at Buckley Space Force Base will receive Baby Bundles filled with newborn essentials to help them welcome their newest family member.

These bundles are more than diapers and wipes—they’re a reminder that our military community cares.

For many young Airmen, Guardians, and military spouses, welcoming a baby can be both exciting and overwhelming. This program helps ensure families have support from day one.

A huge thank you to the Buckley Spouses Alliance, Key Support Liaisons, volunteers, donors, and everyone who helped make this initiative possible.

💙 🩷 Supporting families.
👶 🧒 Welcoming newborns.
🇺🇸 Strengthening our military community.

Read the full story:
https://www.afa.org/afa-grant-supports-military-newborns-at-buckley-sfb/

AFA’s Mile High Chapter is helping welcome new military families to Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado through its support...

05/20/2026

🚀 The fight of tomorrow is already here.

Airmen and Guardians are defending our nation in ways many people never see—from the skies above to the space domain beyond our atmosphere. 🌎🛰️✈️

Every GPS signal, secure communication, global movement, and rapid response mission depends on the strength of our Air & Space Forces.

🇺🇸 As technology evolves and threats change, one thing remains constant:
the courage, innovation, and readiness of those who stand watch.

Let’s hear it for the Airmen and Guardians keeping our nation secure—today and every day. 👏

05/01/2026

🚀 The battlefield is changing—and it now includes space.

Our Air & Space Forces are operating in a world where satellites, communication, and space-based capabilities are critical to every mission.

From navigation to national defense, what happens in space directly impacts what happens on the ground.

💥 The future of warfare?
It’s already here.

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the Space Force today?

04/22/2026

🔥 The A-10 isn’t going anywhere!

The Air Force just confirmed the Warthog will stay in service until 2030 💪

Old? Maybe.
Effective? Absolutely.

04/22/2026

🚀 Big win for the Space Force this week!

A new GPS satellite just launched—and it’s a game changer.

📡 More accurate
🛡️ Harder to jam
🌎 Critical for everything from navigation to national defense

This is what staying ahead looks like.

04/15/2026

🇺🇸 Join us as we honor a legendary moment in history!

Come out to the Buckley Space Force Base Panther Den this Friday and take part in a commemorative toast to the Doolittle Raiders ✈️

Their courage and boldness in the Doolittle Raid changed the course of WWII—and continues to inspire us today.

🍻 Let’s come together, remember their legacy, and honor the spirit of those who lead from the front.

📍 Panther Den, Buckley SFB
📅 Friday 1530-1700

Join us at Buckley Space Force Base as we honor the Doolittle Raiders and celebrate the courage and resilience that paved the way for a brighter future.

04/15/2026

🇺🇸 Today in History – April 15

Did you know? 👇

On this day in 1952, the legendary B-52 Stratofortress took its very first flight ✈️ 

More than 70 years later, it’s still flying missions—supporting global operations and standing as a symbol of American airpower.

🔥 Think about that:
An aircraft designed in the 1950s… still defending the nation today.

That’s not just engineering—that’s adaptability, resilience, and innovation in action.

04/15/2026

💙 Something special is happening at Buckley…

Thanks to an incredible partnership between the Buckley Spouses Alliance and the Air & Space Forces Association Mile High Chapter 127, we are launching the Baby Bundle Program to support first-time military families.

👶 Starting April 22, 2026, expecting parents at Buckley Space Force Base will receive bundles filled with essentials—diapers, wipes, bottles, and even handmade blankets and baby items created with love by volunteers.

But this is about more than just supplies…

It’s about the young Airman or Guardian far from home.
It’s about the spouse holding everything together.
It’s about welcoming a new baby into the world with dignity, support, and community.

✨ What began as 37 small baby baskets has grown into a program that will support dozens of families—and hopefully many more.

Thank you for believing in this mission and in our families.

We’re not just supporting the mission…

We’re supporting the people who make it possible.