PTSD Awareness: Learn, Connect, Share

Approximately 8% of Americans are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at any given time. That is 24.4 million men, women and even children that are affected by the disorder, which is roughly the population of Texas. While any traumatic event can prompt PTSD to become a facet of one’s life,

45th Force Support Squadron wins RAPIDS Site Excellence award

The 45th Force Support Squadron was presented with a Site Excellence award May 17th, 2018 at Patrick Air Force Base. The 45th FSS proves hard work does pay off, as they have won several awards at the Group, Command and Department of Defense level in the past two years.The award is presented to

A new journey – recruit swear-in at Cape Canaveral

30 Air Force recruits in the Delayed Entry Program, or DEP, swore in during a ceremony presided over by Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, commander of the 45th Space Wing, June 14, 2018, at Space Launch Complex-37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.The DEP swearing-in ceremony was held in front of a ULA

45th Space Wing welcomes new OSS and 1ROPS commander

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. – Lt. Col. Gregory A. Vice assumes command of the 45th Operations Support Squadron and the 1st Range Operations Squadron June 14 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., accepting command from Lt. Col Robert E. Shrader and Lt. Col. Monique C. DeLauter. The

45th Launch Group commander assumes command of 45th Operations Group

Col. Steven Lang, commander of the 45th Launch Group assumes command of the 45th Operations Group, June 1, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. accepting the command from Col. Burton Catledge. The change of command ceremony was presided over by Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, commander of the 45th

42 Patrick-Cape members promote in June

Congratulations to the following 42 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of June! Your hard work and dedication to the 45th Space Wing, and the Air Force as a whole, enables us to successfully continue being the premier gateway to space! We look forward to seeing more

5th Space Launch Squadron commander assumes command of 45th Launch Support Squadron

Lt. Col. Waylon Mitchell, commander of the 5th Space Launch Squadron (SLS) assumes command of the 45th Launch Support Squadron (LCSS) May 31 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, accepting the command from Lt. Col. Kathryn Cantu.The change of command ceremony is one of many steps the 45th Space Wing

Stand proud, tell your stories – 45th Space Wing spends time with Honor Flight veterans

The Price of Freedom - 45th Space Wing Honors and Remembers Vietnam Veterans

A UH-1 “Huey” helicopter, used extensively in the Vietnam War, roared over the crowds gathered May 28, 2018, at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery to honor and pay respects to our Vietnam War veterans in a flyover, but even as thunderous as the “Huey” was, with its blades whirling fast and loud –

Lake Nona High School Completes Third Year of Collaborative Research with 45th Weather Squadron

Lake Nona High School have completed three years of research for the 45th Weather Squadron (45 WS). They presented their results to 45 WS and Kennedy Space Center on April 27. The attendees were impressed with the quality of the research, professionalism and poise of the students. The results are