Team Patrick loses warrior to cancer

Maj. (select) Steve Engler lost his fight with cancer Saturday evening. A member of the 17th Test Squadron, Detachment 3, Patrick AFB, he was previously assigned to the 5th Space Launch Squadron, Cape Canaveral AFS.Maj. (sel.) Engler is survived by his wife, Gina, and three children, Ashlyn, 7,

Exciting restaurant changes happening at Patrick

The Bowling Center's Ten Pin Café is currently undergoing renovations, to get ready for a brand new look. Grab & Go items are available for your convenience.The Grand reopening of the Ten Pin Café will be Thursday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join us for fun, prizes, great food, and a new look.The

Air Guard recruiter helps active Airmen continue military service back home – nationwide

The Patrick Air Force Base community has a new In-Service Recruiter for the Air National Guard. Tech. Sgt. Susan Faucett helps active duty Air Force members apply for Palace Chase or Palace Front programs so they may continue their military service, anywhere in the nation."I'm helping active duty

An unexpected hero

Heroes are people of distinguished courage who are admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities.On September 4, the driver of a vehicle engulfed in flames on Interstate 4 was saved by Staff Sgt. Brandon Lape, who is the noncommissioned officer in charge of police services for the 45th Space

Combined Federal Campaign seeks increased donations and participation

Project officers and leadership kicked off the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign Oct. 7 with goals of increasing charitable contributions and employee participation."This year is the 50th anniversary of the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign," said Maj. Shana

Captain wins national 'Women in Aerospace Achievement Award'

A program manager here has been named a co-winner of the national-level "Women in Aerospace Achievement Award."Capt. Amanda Zuber, a Space-Based Infrared System Field Program Manager with the 45th Launch Support Squadron, will receive her award in the nation's capital Nov. 1."This is a big award and

WANTED: Adrenaline Junkies

As far as extreme sports go, adventure racing is beginning to gain notoriety. Some people have heard of this relatively new sport, but what is it all about and what kind of athlete do you need to be to complete one of these grueling races?Maj. Dave Ashley, 5th Space Launch Squadron Director of

Programs promote resilient civilian workforce

The 45th Space Wing is providing DoD civilian employees with resources to help them remain resilient during an upcoming workforce reduction.The Air Force instituted a 90-day hiring freeze in August and is offering Voluntary Separation Incentive and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority as the result

Communications civilians save Wingman in coma

Civilian members of the 45th Space Communications Squadron are credited with saving the life of a co-worker who was found in a diabetic coma at his home.Joe Joscak, 45 SCS Chief of Client Services and Mike Knight's supervisor, realized Knight didn't show up to work and was unreachable by phone on

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