Epic Resort: Vail
3 January | Vail, CO
If you have an Epic pass, this is the perfect way to get to and from a resort without having to worry about the dreaded ski traffic. Just sit back and relax while ODR provides transportation for you.
Cost: $15.00 | R4R: $5.00
Includes: Transportation
Minimum age: 9
Departs: 0600 | Returns: 1900

TAP Workshop
6-10 January | 0730-1630
Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium
*Pre-Separation Counseling is a pre-requisite for this class
Open to all separating or retiring military members. Mandatory 5-day workshop for transitioning personnel. Congress has deemed that all separating personnel need to be prepared for life after the Air Force. This class covers financial preparedness, military to civilian skills crosswalk, job search, resume writing, interviewing, VA benefits and a small job fair. Pre-separation counseling is a per-requisite for this class.

Reintegration Briefings
6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 27 & 29 January
1000 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Rm. 140
Open to military members returning from deployments, extended OCONUS TDYs, or remote tours. This briefing is to help members reintegrate. Mandatory for all AF AD personnel within 4 days of returning. Open to spouses, but childcare is not available (contact A&FRC for some possible options). Other returning personnel are welcome to attend.

TAP Workshop
6-10 January | 0730-1630
Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium
*Pre-Separation Counseling is a pre-requisite for this class
Open to all separating or retiring military members. Mandatory 5-day workshop for transitioning personnel. Congress has deemed that all separating personnel need to be prepared for life after the Air Force. This class covers financial preparedness, military to civilian skills crosswalk, job search, resume writing, interviewing, VA benefits and a small job fair. Pre-separation counseling is a per-requisite for this class.

NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar (NCOPES)
8-10 January | 0730-1630 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 2
Open to all Staff Sergeants and Technical Sergeants. This 3-day seminar is designed to augment and reinforce information taught in basic military training, technical training, ancillary training, PME and job experience.

TAP Workshop
6-10 January | 0730-1630
Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium
*Pre-Separation Counseling is a pre-requisite for this class
Open to all separating or retiring military members. Mandatory 5-day workshop for transitioning personnel. Congress has deemed that all separating personnel need to be prepared for life after the Air Force. This class covers financial preparedness, military to civilian skills crosswalk, job search, resume writing, interviewing, VA benefits and a small job fair. Pre-separation counseling is a per-requisite for this class.

CAPSTONE
9, 16, 23 & 30 January | 0900 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
8, 15, 22, & 29 January | 1400 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
*Appointment Required
Open to transitioning members who have completed all TAP GPS requirements. Mandatory for all personnel before they final out that this is completed. During this event the DD 2958 will be completed after a thorough review of all documentation required by Congress to separate from the Military.

Reintegration Briefings
6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 27 & 29 January
1000 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Rm. 140
Open to military members returning from deployments, extended OCONUS TDYs, or remote tours. This briefing is to help members reintegrate. Mandatory for all AF AD personnel within 4 days of returning. Open to spouses, but childcare is not available (contact A&FRC for some possible options). Other returning personnel are welcome to attend.

10th Mountain Division Hut Association Backcountry Trip
9 January – 11 January
The best way to experience the backcountry in the winter is to stay at a backcountry hut. The backcountry hut system name honors the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army, who trained during World War II at Camp Hale in central Colorado. Must be intermediate to advanced in the backcountry
*Required pre-trip brief on Monday 6 January at 1700 at ODR

Cost: $375.00 | R4R: $150.00
Includes: Transportation, lodging, meals, guides, and equipment
Minimum age: 18
Departs: 9 January at 0600 | Returns: 11 January at 1900

NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar (NCOPES)
8-10 January | 0730-1630 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 2
Open to all Staff Sergeants and Technical Sergeants. This 3-day seminar is designed to augment and reinforce information taught in basic military training, technical training, ancillary training, PME and job experience.

TAP Workshop
6-10 January | 0730-1630
Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium
*Pre-Separation Counseling is a pre-requisite for this class
Open to all separating or retiring military members. Mandatory 5-day workshop for transitioning personnel. Congress has deemed that all separating personnel need to be prepared for life after the Air Force. This class covers financial preparedness, military to civilian skills crosswalk, job search, resume writing, interviewing, VA benefits and a small job fair. Pre-separation counseling is a per-requisite for this class.

Pre-Deployment Briefings
9 & 23 January | 0930 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Rm. 140
Briefing for members deploying, TDY 30+ days, or remote tours, Helps to prepare member and family for the deployment and connects family members with resources/helping agencies during the sustainment phase. Open to spouses as well, although childcare is not available (contact A&FRC for some possible options).

CAPSTONE
9, 16, 23 & 30 January | 0900 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
8, 15, 22, & 29 January | 1400 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
*Appointment Required
Open to transitioning members who have completed all TAP GPS requirements. Mandatory for all personnel before they final out that this is completed. During this event the DD 2958 will be completed after a thorough review of all documentation required by Congress to separate from the Military.

10th Mountain Division Hut Association Backcountry Trip
9 January – 11 January
The best way to experience the backcountry in the winter is to stay at a backcountry hut. The backcountry hut system name honors the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army, who trained during World War II at Camp Hale in central Colorado. Must be intermediate to advanced in the backcountry
*Required pre-trip brief on Monday 6 January at 1700 at ODR

Cost: $375.00 | R4R: $150.00
Includes: Transportation, lodging, meals, guides, and equipment
Minimum age: 18
Departs: 9 January at 0600 | Returns: 11 January at 1900

NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar (NCOPES)
8-10 January | 0730-1630 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 2
Open to all Staff Sergeants and Technical Sergeants. This 3-day seminar is designed to augment and reinforce information taught in basic military training, technical training, ancillary training, PME and job experience.

TAP Workshop
6-10 January | 0730-1630
Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium
*Pre-Separation Counseling is a pre-requisite for this class
Open to all separating or retiring military members. Mandatory 5-day workshop for transitioning personnel. Congress has deemed that all separating personnel need to be prepared for life after the Air Force. This class covers financial preparedness, military to civilian skills crosswalk, job search, resume writing, interviewing, VA benefits and a small job fair. Pre-separation counseling is a per-requisite for this class.

2nd Friday | 13 December | 1500
Held the 2nd Friday each month.
Stop by Panther Den for FREE snacks (until gone).

Teen Night #weownfridays | 10 January| 1800-2200
One Friday night every month is designated by Boys & Girls Club of America as #weownfriday.
We will participate in team-building events, team challenges, sport events, tournaments and dances.
Come by the Youth Center and check out what is going on this month.
Cost is free for members, $2 for non-members and is for ages 13-18.

Informed Decision Seminar (IDS)
13 January | 0730-1130 & 1230-1630 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 1
Required for all First and Second Term Airmen within 12 to 15 months from their date of separation.
This informational brief is designed to assist with making an informed decision on reenlistment or separation. Topics include: Air Force compensation, retraining, assignments, Air National Guard and Air Reserve options and service life intangibles.
Spouses are also welcome to attend.

Reintegration Briefings
6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 27 & 29 January
1000 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Rm. 140
Open to military members returning from deployments, extended OCONUS TDYs, or remote tours. This briefing is to help members reintegrate. Mandatory for all AF AD personnel within 4 days of returning. Open to spouses, but childcare is not available (contact A&FRC for some possible options). Other returning personnel are welcome to attend.

Flight Leader Seminar
*Hosted by and held at Peterson AFB*
14-16 January | 0730-1630 | Professional Development Center
Open to all new and established flight commanders and flight chiefs across Team Buckley. This 3-day seminar is designed to provide
a learning environment to discuss some of the pertinent issues and programs that flight leadership will likely work with on a regular basis.
It will also prepare flight leadership to tackle their new duties and role within the organization.

BGCA Fine Arts & Photography Exhibit
14-15 January | 1500-1800 | Bldg. 350 | Youth Programs
We will be hosting a Boys & Girls Clubs of America Fine Arts/Photography Exhibit where we will display our youths work from throughout the year. Judging will be conducted on 14 January and winners will be announced 15 January at 1730. Winning pieces will be sent to our Regional host sites to compete against other winners.

Newcomers’ Orientation A&FRC
15 January | 0730-1630 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium
*Register by 14 January, Required for All members new to Buckley AFB Integration and orientation
An integrative course that provides presentations from multiple base agencies and off-base partners. This class is designed to educate our newest Buckley members on resources available to them as they transition to Colorado and the local area. Continental breakfast provided! Spouses are encouraged to attend. Childcare is not provided, but contact the A&FRC for possible childcare options.

CAPSTONE
9, 16, 23 & 30 January | 0900 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
8, 15, 22, & 29 January | 1400 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
*Appointment Required
Open to transitioning members who have completed all TAP GPS requirements. Mandatory for all personnel before they final out that this is completed. During this event the DD 2958 will be completed after a thorough review of all documentation required by Congress to separate from the Military.

Reintegration Briefings
6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 27 & 29 January
1000 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Rm. 140
Open to military members returning from deployments, extended OCONUS TDYs, or remote tours. This briefing is to help members reintegrate. Mandatory for all AF AD personnel within 4 days of returning. Open to spouses, but childcare is not available (contact A&FRC for some possible options). Other returning personnel are welcome to attend.

BGCA Fine Arts & Photography Exhibit
14-15 January | 1500-1800 | Bldg. 350 | Youth Programs
We will be hosting a Boys & Girls Clubs of America Fine Arts/Photography Exhibit where we will display our youths work from throughout the year. Judging will be conducted on 14 January and winners will be announced 15 January at 1730. Winning pieces will be sent to our Regional host sites to compete against other winners.

#PDenParty

1500 | Panther Den
Held the 3rd Wednesday each month
Open to all E1-E4 service members
FREE snacks (until gone)

CAPSTONE
9, 16, 23 & 30 January | 0900 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
8, 15, 22, & 29 January | 1400 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
*Appointment Required
Open to transitioning members who have completed all TAP GPS requirements. Mandatory for all personnel before they final out that this is completed. During this event the DD 2958 will be completed after a thorough review of all documentation required by Congress to separate from the Military.

First Term Airmen Course (FTAC)
21-24 January | 0720-1700 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 1
For all First Term Airmen whose first duty station is Buckley Air Force Base. Required within 45 days of arrival on station.
Courses are held once a month for 4-5 consecutive days.

First Term Airmen Course (FTAC)
21-24 January | 0720-1700 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 1
For all First Term Airmen whose first duty station is Buckley Air Force Base. Required within 45 days of arrival on station.
Courses are held once a month for 4-5 consecutive days.

Commander’s, First Sergeant’s &
Superintendents Orientation
22 January | 0730-1200 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium
*Register by 18 November
Orientation for newly arrived Buckley Leadership. Provides AFI required briefs from numerous base agencies to First Sergeants, Chiefs, Superintendents, Senior Civilians and Commanders new to Buckley AFB or new to the senior leadership position.

CAPSTONE
9, 16, 23 & 30 January | 0900 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
8, 15, 22, & 29 January | 1400 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
*Appointment Required
Open to transitioning members who have completed all TAP GPS requirements. Mandatory for all personnel before they final out that this is completed. During this event the DD 2958 will be completed after a thorough review of all documentation required by Congress to separate from the Military.

PCS with Ease
22 January | 1300-1400 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium
Required for all Service Members who have not PCS’ed within the last 4 years (not to include 1st duty assignment), who have had a significant life-changing event (ex. marriage, children), who have less than four years of service and who are experiencing their first OCONUS assignment. PCS preparation pre-departure services for members to make informed decisions. Helping agencies include finance, TMO, A&FRC, medical and more ***Do not wait for your orders to sign-up for brief. This brief is only offered once a month, please schedule at least the month prior to your PCS.

Reintegration Briefings
6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 27 & 29 January
1000 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Rm. 140
Open to military members returning from deployments, extended OCONUS TDYs, or remote tours. This briefing is to help members reintegrate. Mandatory for all AF AD personnel within 4 days of returning. Open to spouses, but childcare is not available (contact A&FRC for some possible options). Other returning personnel are welcome to attend.

First Term Airmen Course (FTAC)
21-24 January | 0720-1700 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 1
For all First Term Airmen whose first duty station is Buckley Air Force Base. Required within 45 days of arrival on station.
Courses are held once a month for 4-5 consecutive days.

Career Exploration Planning Track
23-24 January | 0800-1630
Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium
All Separating or Retiring Military Members and spouses. Career Technical Training Workshop. This 2-day workshop is presented by the DoL. It provides a unique opportunity for career exploration along with identifying skills and increase awareness of training and credentialing programs.

Pre-Deployment Briefings
9 & 23 January | 0930 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Rm. 140
Briefing for members deploying, TDY 30+ days, or remote tours, Helps to prepare member and family for the deployment and connects family members with resources/helping agencies during the sustainment phase. Open to spouses as well, although childcare is not available (contact A&FRC for some possible options).

CAPSTONE
9, 16, 23 & 30 January | 0900 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
8, 15, 22, & 29 January | 1400 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
*Appointment Required
Open to transitioning members who have completed all TAP GPS requirements. Mandatory for all personnel before they final out that this is completed. During this event the DD 2958 will be completed after a thorough review of all documentation required by Congress to separate from the Military.

First Term Airmen Course (FTAC)
21-24 January | 0720-1700 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 1
For all First Term Airmen whose first duty station is Buckley Air Force Base. Required within 45 days of arrival on station.
Courses are held once a month for 4-5 consecutive days.

Career Exploration Planning Track
23-24 January | 0800-1630
Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium
All Separating or Retiring Military Members and spouses. Career Technical Training Workshop. This 2-day workshop is presented by the DoL. It provides a unique opportunity for career exploration along with identifying skills and increase awareness of training and credentialing programs.

Buckley Base Tour
24 January | 0900-1230
Tour Bus will depart Bldg. 606 parking lot
*Register by 21 January
All members of Buckley AFB who have base access. Come join us to discover new locations on Buckley AFB. Your Airmen & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) will be hosting a Base Tour for individuals new to Buckley AFB.

Parent Advisory Board Meeting
24 January | 1200 | Panther Den
We are looking for members to be a part of the Child and Youth Programs Parent Advisory Board. Please contact buckleypab@gmail.com in you would like to join the family.

Buckley Military Youth Of Year Competition | 24 January | 1800-2000
Established in 1947, Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program. It celebrates young people, ages 14 to 18, for their commitment to community service, academic success, good character and citizenship and establishing long-term goals. The winner of Buckley’s Military Youth of the Year will move on to compete in the Colorado State Youth of the Year competition. A youth from Buckley Youth Programs has won the Colorado Military Youth of the Year the last four years running.

Airman Professional Enhancement Seminar (APES)
29-30 January | 0730 – 1630 | Bldg 210 | Classroom 2
Open to all E1-E4 who have not attended Airmen Leadership School (ALS), and have not taken First Term Airmen Course (FTAC) in the past 12 months. This two-day seminar will cover topics on: education opportunities, time management, bullet-writing basics, understanding the evaluation system, effective communication, important career information, with a few mentoring sessions sprinkled throughout both days.

5 Love Languages
29 January | 0900-1100 | Bldg. 606 | Auditorium
All members of Buckley AFB who have base access. Join a discussion about each of the 5 Love Languages.

CAPSTONE
9, 16, 23 & 30 January | 0900 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
8, 15, 22, & 29 January | 1400 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
*Appointment Required
Open to transitioning members who have completed all TAP GPS requirements. Mandatory for all personnel before they final out that this is completed. During this event the DD 2958 will be completed after a thorough review of all documentation required by Congress to separate from the Military.

Reintegration Briefings
6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 27 & 29 January
1000 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Rm. 140
Open to military members returning from deployments, extended OCONUS TDYs, or remote tours. This briefing is to help members reintegrate. Mandatory for all AF AD personnel within 4 days of returning. Open to spouses, but childcare is not available (contact A&FRC for some possible options). Other returning personnel are welcome to attend.

Airman Professional Enhancement Seminar (APES)
29-30 January | 0730 – 1630 | Bldg 210 | Classroom 2
Open to all E1-E4 who have not attended Airmen Leadership School (ALS), and have not taken First Term Airmen Course (FTAC) in the past 12 months. This two-day seminar will cover topics on: education opportunities, time management, bullet-writing basics, understanding the evaluation system, effective communication, important career information, with a few mentoring sessions sprinkled throughout both days.

Money Habitudes
30 January | 1330-1500 | Building 606 Auditorium
*Register by 24 January
All members of Buckley AFB who have base access. This is an interactive workshop where the attendees will use a game to find out what their money habits and attitudes, or “Habitudes,” are. Once you understand what your relationship to money is, you can take more progressive steps to meet your financial goals. Couples strongly encouraged to attend together.

CAPSTONE
9, 16, 23 & 30 January | 0900 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
8, 15, 22, & 29 January | 1400 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140
*Appointment Required
Open to transitioning members who have completed all TAP GPS requirements. Mandatory for all personnel before they final out that this is completed. During this event the DD 2958 will be completed after a thorough review of all documentation required by Congress to separate from the Military.

College 101
31 January | 1130 – 1230 | Bldg 210 | Classroom 1
Open to all of Team Buckley. Are you stressed about an upcoming test? Do you need help with a class? Trouble writing that final paper? If you are already taking classes, interested in starting, or just looking to evolve your current academic skills, this course is for you! It will help you understand effective studying, reading, researching and writing skills, and will help you develop academic routines and habits that work for YOU.