What's happening to our trees?

The 45th Space Wing Natural Assets office (45CES/CEAN) has recently received a number of inquiries from people/co-workers wondering what is killing the oak trees on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.As conservationists, it is gratifying to know folks are observing nature on CCAFS and are genuinely

Combined Federal Campaign Extended One Week!

The 2011 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) has been extended by one week to Nov. 11!This year's CFC kicked off on Oct. 7, and we're roughly half way to our $205,000 goal.Your unit representatives will be contacting you, if they haven't already, to provide information, explain the campaign, and answer

Breast Cancer Awareness: We're all in this together

My wonderful wife, Lorraine, and I wanted to take a moment and share our experience with her diagnosis and subsequent treatment for breast cancer.We chose to write this note during October to piggyback on the month-long Breast Cancer Awareness campaign that is coming to a close. Our message is

Combined Federal Campaign at 25% of goal in Week 2

Life in the Air Force Family - Beginning to End

Everyone knows how a young troop is taken care of in the first couple years of his career. This article was written at the request of one of our fellow Airmen during the final few days of his service. I recently had the fortunate and unfortunate opportunity to experience the last days with one of

Delta IV on Stand

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