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Members of the 45th Vehicle Management Flight pose for a group photo inside the vehicle maintenance facility at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 20, 2026. The team maintains and repairs a diverse fleet of vehicles and specialized equipment, ensuring mission readiness across Space Launch Delta 45 and supporting operations both locally and abroad. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Becker)

Keeping the Mission Moving: Master Sgt. Beckham Named Space Systems Command Vehicle Management SNCO of the Year

Staff Sgt. Samuel Becker
U.S. Space Force 2nd Lt. Dominic Anastasio, 1st Range Operations Squadron range operations commander in training, observes as students launch paper rockets in Brevard County, Florida, Feb. 19, 2026. Through hands-on activities like rocket design and launch demonstrations, Guardians helped students explore basic engineering principles while strengthening connections between the Space Force and the local community that supports the Eastern Range mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Gwen Kurzen)

Building Rockets, Building Futures: Guardians Inspire the Next Generation on the Space Coast

Gwendolyn Kurzen
Airman Leadership School students advance as a team during a field training exercise at Malabar Training Site, Florida, Feb. 5, 2026. The exercise challenged students to apply mission command principles, communicate effectively, and lead across multiple career fields in a simulated high-stress operational environment. (U.S. Space Force photo by Gwen Kurzen)

Patrick SFB ALS Integrates Tactical Mission Command in Field Training Exercise

Gwendolyn Kurzen
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Griffith, 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron air terminal operations supervisor walks through a warehouse at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Jan. 28, 2026. warehouse inspections help ensure facilities and equipment are ready to support logistics and air terminal operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Becker)

SSgt. Griffith Selected as Space Systems Commands Air Terminal NCO of the Year

Staff Sgt. Samuel Becker
Patrick Space Force Base Operational Support Team is a four-person, multi-disciplinary medical team, which embeds for 4-8 months at the unit level. This revolutionary approach enhances the overall unit by cultivating each individual person’s physical condition and mental wellbeing during the on-site, in the moment, interactions. The result is targeted unit improvement raising dexterity and stamina needed to meet command goals. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Maureen Smith)

Beyond Technology: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Frontline Readiness

Maureen Smith
The Patrick Space Force Base SLD 45 Base Honor Guard perform a demonstration of Military Funeral Honors Ceremony on May 29, 2025.

Honor Guards: Guardians of Honor in Stellar Service

U.S. Space Force photos by DeAnna Murano
Kkody, 45th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, poses for a photo.

Beyond the Spaceport

SLD 45’s Commitment to Excellence Across Missions

Senior Airman Samuel Becker
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jason Durfee, 45th Security Forces Squadron Patrolman, checks common access cards at South Patrick Gate at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Jan. 7, 2025. Defenders perform checks at all entry control points on bases to ensure security and safety. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Becker)

South Gate construction begins Jan 27

Senior Airman Samuel Becker
A Space Launch Delta 45 Guardian performs a pull-up during a Guardian Resiliency Team workout at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Jan. 10, 2025. The SLD 45 GRT supports supports Guardian‘s overall well-being and readiness by providing resources and strategies to enhance their physical, mental and emotional resilience.

Guardian Resilience Team funds state-of-the-art facility

Senior Airman Samuel Becker
Graphic showcasing Space Launch Delta 45s total launch count of 93 for the year 2024.

SLD 45 breaks records, remains world's busiest spaceport

2nd Lt. Sarah Meginnes

BLUE ORIGIN ANOMALY 28 May 2026 - Individuals who encounter suspected debris off base should report it to Blue Origin's Wreckage management Hotline at 321-222-4355 or by email at missionrecovery@blueorigin.com.

Debris discovered within the installation boundary should utilize SLD 45/SE reporting procedures.

If you see something, say something. The "Eagles Eyes" phone number is a mechanism to quickly report suspicious activity on or near our installation.

Eagle Eyes Reporting Line: 321-494-7777

Revised on 08/21/2026

Date: 08/25/2026
Eastern Range Opens: 01:49 EDT

Launch Hazard Area
Airspace Closure Areas

Space Launch Operations CY26 = 53

Space Launch Operations CY25 = 109

Base Phone Numbers
- ID Cards: 321-494-6144
- Lodging: 321-494-5428
- Finance: 321-494-4882
- Base Operator: 321-494-1110
- Aircraft complaint: 321-494-0536
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