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  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - it's what makes us strong

    At Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, during Hispanic Heritage month, we recognize the many men and women who make sacrifices to ensure that we continue to be the World’s Premier Gateway to Space. Each year there are celebrations that capitalize on the monumental progression of those who contributed

  • 39 45th Space Wing Airmen promote in October

    Congratulations to the following 39 45th Space Wing Airmen who are scheduled to promote to the following ranks in the month of October:AIRMAN 1ST CLASS:Jaylon Bartley, 45th Security Forces SquadronJohn Mabulay, 45th Medical Operations SquadronKeyla Martinez, 45th Security Forces SquadronNisean

  • Transportation Management Office supports nuclear monitoring improvements

    When members of the only agency in the Department of Defense charged with monitoring nuclear treaties discovered shipped equipment was not being accurately accounted for at forward supply points, they took to the drawing board to devise a solution.Airmen from the Air Force Technical Applications

  • 45th Space Wing, local community remember 9/11

    She had just left a staff meeting when she learned about the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States, while stationed at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, the site of the Department of Defense’s largest port mortuary.

  • 41 45th Space Wing Airmen promote in September

    Congratulations to the following 41 45th Space Wing Airmen who are scheduled to promote to the following ranks in the month of September:AIRMAN 1ST CLASS:Jorge Gonzalez, 45th Civil Engineer SquadronJadé Hill, 45th Space Communications Squadron SENIOR AIRMAN:Courtney Beebe, 45th Aerospace Medicine

  • How an LWO and his team guided a Minotaur IV rocket out of the labyrinth

    What does a rocket never before launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, unfavorable weather conditions and a launch pad with a dry spell of over 15 years have in common? A seven-man weather team from the 45th Space Wing, led by Mr. David Craft, launch weather officer and retired airman.The

  • Labor Day gate closure

    As Labor Day approaches, Patrick Air Force Base will change entry gateoperating hours consistent with the direction for previous federal holidays.This change maximizes the number of defenders who can spend time withfamily and friends.Patrick Air Force Base's East Gate will change operating hours

  • Back to school with the Base Education Office

    Back to school season is here and that means a chance to start a path toward a degree or to continue pursuing further educational opportunities by visiting the Patrick Air Force Base Education Office.The Base Education Office is a way to help those looking for resources and guidance on everything

  • Passing the torch, 45th SW change of command

    Brig. Gen. Doug Schiess, former senior military assistant to the Under Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon, took command of the 45th Space Wing from Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith during a change of command ceremony, Aug. 23, 2018, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.As the commander, Schiess commands

  • PDF line held to streamline out-processing for Patrick AFB Airmen

    Over 20 Airmen gathered in the base Passenger Terminal July 17, 2018, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., for a pre-deployment function line to streamline out-processing for Airmen preparing to deploy.    The purpose of the line is to quicken and smooth the deployment process for large groups of