140th Wing

05/30/2026

The Colorado Air National Guard will welcome home deployed service members of the 140th Wing at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, in early June 2026. Exact time and date are to be

05/26/2026

Today the Colorado National Guard had the distinct honor of supporting the US National Archives Freedom Plane Tour. Colorado Army National Guard provided a transfer of documents from the aircraft to ground transportation, while 140th Wing provided the event's color guard.

The Freedom Plane Tour is a traveling exhibition bringing nine Founding-era documents to cities across the U.S. in commemoration of America's 250th birthday. The documents include an original draft of the U.S. Constitution, a rare engraving of the Declaration of Independence, and the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War.

These documents can be viewed at History Colorado between May 28-June 14.

05/26/2026

“The role of a chaplain is to care for people and their spiritual health and their spiritual needs, " Campbell said. “Our role is to make sure that the people who actually do the mission are spiritually, mentally and emotionally ready to go out there and do it.”

Click below to read more about how Chaplain Campbell brings a unique perspective to the 140th Wing.

Spiritual readiness is a key component of mission effectiveness, and, for U.S. Air Force Maj. Brett Campbell, that mission begins with meeting Airmen where they are—regardless of faith background. “The role of a chaplain is to care for people and their spiritual health and their spiritual needs,...

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Col. Benjamin “Scrappy” Couchman, commander of the 140th Wing, administered the Oath of Enlistment to future service members from every branch of the U.S. military during the Memorial Day ceremony at Folsom Field in Boulder.

What an incredible honor to witness these young patriots step forward and commit to something greater than themselves on a day we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

🎥: Bolder Boulder film crew

05/22/2026

Long before satellite tracking and missile warning systems, Buckley was a training ground for U.S. forces preparing for World War II.

05/21/2026

“Our Memorial Day flyovers are a way to honor the ultimate sacrifice of our fallen service members,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin “Scrappy” Couchman, 140th Wing commander. “These flyovers are a deeply personal way for us to connect with the communities we serve.”

Click the link below for the full schedule of flyovers on Monday, May 25. 🇺🇸

Air National Guard The National Guard Governor Jared Polis City of Greeley Government Aurora, Colorado City Hall Buckley Space Force Base City of Grand Junction City and County of Denver Government

F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, will conduct a series of flyovers across the state in honor of Memorial Day. The Army Aviation Support Facility at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, will also conduct a helicopter flyover of the Colorado Freedo...

05/21/2026

The Air Force transferred some Air National Guard jobs to the Space Force, and it has left some guard members in limbo.

05/13/2026

Members of the 140th Wing participated in a two-mile run prep session with two-time Olympian Hilary Bor, presented by the Guardian Resilience Team! The session focused on practical tips for service members to improve their run, pacing strategies and effective warm-up procedures.

05/13/2026