Rep. Crow Joins Colorado Leaders to Host Third Future of Buckley Space Force Base Meeting
Congressman Crow was joined by Senator Hickenlooper, Lt. Gov. Primavera, Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor, and Buckley SFB leadership to discuss the future of the base
AURORA — Today, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), former Army Ranger, joined Colorado leaders to host the third Future of Buckley Task Force meeting. This event brings together high-level defense community stakeholders and base leaders for an open discussion on the future of Buckley as well as ongoing efforts to support Buckley’s mission and Colorado’s military community. Topics included energy resilience and infrastructure projects on the base; 140th Wing recapitalization efforts; and improving quality of life for servicemembers and base personnel.
This year, Congressman Crow was joined by Senator John Hickenlooper, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor, and Buckley Space Force Base leadership.
“Supporting Buckley Space Force Base is a major priority of mine in Congress,” said Congressman Crow. “I’m glad to have Senator Hickenlooper, Lieutenant Governor Primavera, Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor, and Buckley leadership here today at the third Future of Buckley Task Force meeting to support Buckley’s mission, uplift our military community, and solidify Colorado’s role as a global aerospace leader.”
Buckley Space Force Base is a key economic driver for Colorado. The base employs 3,100 active duty members, 4,000 National Guard personnel and Reservists, 2,400 civilians, and 2,500 contractors. It is estimated that Buckley contributes $1 billion annually to the local economy.
This third meeting of the Future of Buckley Task Force builds on Congressman Crow’s longstanding work to support Buckley Space Force Base and solidify Colorado’s role as a global aerospace leader. In December 2023, Congressman Crow secured key priorities in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, including bipartisan legislation to ensure that the U.S. Air Force conducts necessary planning to ensure that aging jets are replaced at bases nationwide. As part of the NDAA, Congressman Crow also secured $14.7M for critical water and electric infrastructure upgrades at Buckley.
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