Oct. 12, 2023 Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Shuts Down South Gate Viewing Area Indefinitely Space Launch Delta 45 has announced the permanent closure of the South Gate launch viewing area at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as of Nov 1, 2023, citing concerns over public safety. The decision comes after multiple serious vehicle crashes in the vicinity and a dramatic increase in mission
Oct. 5, 2023 Don’t be a target: How to identify adversarial propaganda Strategic competitors, adversaries and proxies use information to gain an advantage over the U.S. joint force.
Oct. 3, 2023 Guardian on the Rise: Patrick SFB’s First Guardian to Achieve Below-the-Zone U.S. Space Force Specialist 3 Andrew Adams, a defensive cyber operator for the 645th Cyberspace Squadron, was the first guardian selected for Below the Zone at Patrick SFB, Florida, Oct. 2, 2023.
Aug. 28, 2023 SLD 45 hosts media round-table for 99th NSSL launch U.S. Space Force leadership and launch mission partners held a media round-table with media outlets to discuss the SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Aug. 28, 2023. U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein, Space Systems Command commander, Tory Bruno,
Aug. 23, 2023 A united front: senior enlisted Airman provides guidance at Space Force base The senior enlisted Airman is a leadership position at Space Force bases that represents and advocates for the enlisted population on base, and advises the base commander. They serve alongside the base senior enlisted leader as a joint enlisted leadership team.
Aug. 16, 2023 How an Airman's timely intervention saved lives after a car crash On the morning of May 9, 2023, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Layman Franklin, 709th Cyberspace Squadron support center noncommissioned officer in charge, was on his way to work when he was involved in a three-car collision on the Pineda Causeway.
Aug. 2, 2023 Digital Vanguards: 645th Cyberspace Squadron prevents cyber attacks leading to 100% mission success The 645th Cyberspace Squadron (CYS) is a Delta Six unit supporting Space Systems Command (SSC). They support Space Launch Delta 45 by working closely with intel and other agencies to identify and prevent advanced, persistent threats interfering with launch capabilities.
July 25, 2023 SLD 45 Hosts Civic Leaders Members of the Air and Space Forces Civic Leader Program visited Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, from July 20-21, 2023, to experience the unique mission set and culture of Space Launch Delta 45.
July 19, 2023 First ever USSF Guardian takes command of the 45th Comptroller Squadron U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Garrett Duff is the first ever, and currently, the only Guardian in command of a Comptroller Squadron. He assumed command of the squadron from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeremy Williams on June 23, 2023, Patrick Space Force Base, Florida.
June 9, 2023 45th EOD Hosts Joint Agile Combat Employment Exercise The 45th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight hosted a joint total force Agile Combat Employment exercise from May 9-11, 2023, at the Malabar training Annex in Palm Bay, Fla.