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Buckley Welcome & Resource Hub

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Welcome to the Buckley Welcome & Resource Hub — your go-to connection for the Greater Buckley Region and the communities that support it.

Whether you're preparing to PCS into Buckley Space Force Base, already living nearby, transitioning out of active duty, or choosing Colorado as your forever home — this page gathers the key local resources you'll need: housing, schools, utilities, medical care, registration, employment, and community engagement.

When orders change, your mission evolves, or retirement beckons — you'll also find tools to plan your next move with confidence, explore education and career pathways, and engage with the veteran and military-friendly community here in Colorado.

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2025

Recognized as a Great American Defense Community

In 2025, the Buckley region was officially designated a Great American Defense Community by the Association of Defense Communities — a national recognition of our region's outstanding support to service members, veterans, and their families. This honor reflects the collective efforts of the Buckley Regional Military Affairs Council (BRMAC), local government, schools, businesses, and organizations across the region who are proud to stand behind the mission and the people of Buckley Space Force Base.

Learn more about the GADC program →

✈ Arriving at Buckley

🚗 Vehicle Registration & Residency

Disabled Veteran License Plate (Colorado)

  1. Obtain your VA qualification letter

    Get a letter from the VA confirming eligibility (50%+ permanent service-connected disability, loss of limbs, or blindness).

    Denver VA Regional Benefit Office
    155 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood, CO 80228
    📞 1-800-827-1000
    VA Denver Regional Benefit Office

    Already rated? Download your VA verification letter online →

  2. Complete DMV forms
  3. Submit to your county DMV

    Bring your VA letter, DD-214, proof of insurance/ownership, and completed forms to Arapahoe, Adams, or Douglas County offices.

📌 The first set of Disabled Veteran plates is exempt from registration taxes/fees. Verify details with your county DMV.

🏠 Housing & Neighborhoods

🎓 Education & Schools

💼 Spouse Employment & Support

⚕ Medical & Wellness

Health, Wellness & Counseling

📦 Preparing to PCS or Deploy

⭐ Veterans Benefits & Claims

🏔 Colorado Veteran Benefits

🎿 Things to Do (with Military Discounts!)

Discounted Tickets & Experiences

Explore the Region

🎿 Epic Pass Military Discount

Active duty, retired, Guard, Reserve, and dependents are eligible for discounted Epic Passes — resorts like Vail, Breckenridge, and Keystone. Verification via ID.me required. Learn more →

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🤝 Community Support

Questions? We're Here to Help.

If you can't find what you're looking for or need help connecting with a resource, reach out to the Aurora Chamber Military Affairs team — we're happy to point you in the right direction.

Disclaimer

This resource is provided for informational purposes only. Programs and eligibility requirements may change. Please contact organizations directly to verify current offerings and your eligibility before applying.

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