Dr. Mordecai Brownlee Named Honorary Commander at Buckley Space Force Base

Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee, President of the Community College of Aurora, was recently named an Honorary Commander at Buckley Space Force Base, an initiative designed to strengthen partnerships between military leadership and civic leaders throughout the community.

Dr. Brownlee received the honor from Colonel David M. Knight, Vice Commander of Space Base Delta 2, during a ceremony recognizing community leaders who support the mission of the installation.

The Honorary Commander Program connects civic leaders with installation leadership to deepen understanding of the base’s mission and strengthen collaboration between the military and the communities they serve.

“Programs like this reinforce the importance of partnership between our military and the communities that support them,” said Dr. Brownlee. “Aurora is proud of the mission taking place at Buckley and grateful for the men and women who serve our nation every day.”

Buckley Space Force Base plays a critical role in national defense and space operations while also serving as an important economic partner in the Aurora region.