Located in Aurora, Buckley Air Force Base was established in 1943. It was named in honor of WWI pilot John Harold Buckley. The base is an Air Force Space Command base, consisting of space-based missile warning capabilities, space communications operations, and space surveillance operations. The base is also home to the 140th Wing, the 556th Intelligence Squadron, and several other on-base units.
Aurora, the third-busiest city in Colorado, is about seven miles east of Denver. Together, these two cities form the Denver Metro Area. This attractive city contains more than 1,800 acres of park space and over 6,000 acres of open green space. Residents enjoy seven award-winning municipal golf courses, the Star K Ranch, and 22 historic sites and landmarks, including DeLaney Farm, home to Aurora’s famed round barn.
An apartment in the Buckley Air Force Base Area will likely lead you to the following neighborhoods: Aurora Highlands, Aurora Hills, Sterling Hills, Seven Hills, Aurora Knolls, and Pride’s Crossing. Downtown Denver is within commuting distance of Buckley Air Force Base. Other communities to consider include Lowry, Southeast Denver, Englewood, and Greenwood Village.
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