Energy, Installations, Environment leadership visits Buckley SFB

Published Feb. 22, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Joshua Hollis
Buckley Space Force Base Public Affairs

BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) --

Meeting at table — The Honorable Dr. Ravi I. Chaudhary, sssistant secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, attends a meeting with Buckley Space Force Base housing residents at Buckley SFB, Colo., Feb. 14, 2024. Chaudhary embarked on a comprehensive tour of Del 4, housing, dormitories, and the power plant, accompanied by base leadership and personnel. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hollis)

The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment Honorable Dr. Ravi I. Chaudhary and Senior Enlisted Leader for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider met with Space Base Delta 2 leadership to discuss important infrastructure topics and tour multiple facilities at Buckley Space Force Base, Feb. 14.

Chaudhary brings a wealth of experience including a doctorate in liberal studies, executive leadership and innovation. His distinguished career spans military service, aviation leadership and governmental roles. He has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing infrastructure, energy efficiency and environmental stewardship within the Department of Defense. His visit to Buckley SFB signified a commitment to optimizing resources for mission success.

“The men and women serving at Buckley Space Force Base are ready to meet the moment and deliver for the nation, but we must resource them with resilient infrastructure to sustain our edge in Great Power Competition.” Honorable Dr. Ravi I. Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment

“How we collect, manage, and discharge energy will be crucial to ensuring we are decisive in the high-end fight, particularly at installations like Buckley where we fight while employed in place. This is an endeavor in which we dare not come in second place, and we won’t. Nobody knows that better than the Airmen and Guardians here at Buckley Space Force Base,” Chaudhary said.

The morning began with a briefing led by Buckley SFB leadership, joined by Chaudhary and senior officials, that provided an opportunity for candid discussions on future strategies.

Informed by Buckley SFB leadership, Chaudhary then embarked on a comprehensive tour of Del 4, housing, dormitories and power plant, accompanied by base leadership and personnel. This exploration allowed Chaudhary to witness infrastructure firsthand and gain valuable insights into areas for potential enhancement.

Chaudhary's visit to Buckley SFB symbolized a commitment to advancing facilities and ensuring continued mission readiness. With his wealth of experience and expertise, Chaudhary's insights and guidance contribute to enhancing Buckley SFB's capabilities and supporting the Air Force and Space Force's overarching mission objectives.

"Buckley Space Force Base stands at the forefront of space operations, and our infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting our mission readiness," said Col. Heidi Dexter, SBD2 commander. "I am committed to working collaboratively with our partners to optimize our infrastructure for mission success."