Tie a Purple Ribbon: Support Domestic Violence Awareness

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Family Advocacy is promoting Tie a Purple Ribbon on your vehicle to Support Domestic Violence Awareness.So one may ask, what exactly is domestic violence? Domestic Violence is a cycle of behavior used to gain control, power, and intimidation over a spouse

Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclaimed

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the "Day of Unity" in October  1981 conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence  against women and their children.The Day of Unity soon

Beloved Bettye retires with 63 years of federal service

Bettye Krieter began federal service in 1948 working for the Veterans Administration, became one of the first to serve in the Women in the Air Force (WAF), was activated during the Korean War, and has since worked for the Air Force around the world.In 1969, she began working at Patrick AFB. From

AFSO21 Chief: Proactive process improves any organization

Improvement opportunities and the need to reduce waste are all around us.Every organization, no matter how efficient, can benefit from improvement efforts and Air  Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, said Nick Sooy, Chief, 45th Space Wing AFSO21.Mr. Sooy emphasizes the importance of

Airmen help law enforcement save stabbing victim from sinking car

At the 920th Rescue Wing, the main mission is right there in the title.While the wing's primary focus is combat search and rescue, not every rescue involves combat, searching, or even pararescuemen. In fact, one of the most recent rescues was simply three noble Airmen bravely doing the right

Brevard Remembers 9/11

Patrick Soccer Team Wins Prestigious Defender’s Cup

     Over Labor Day weekend the Patrick Air Force Base varsity soccer program became reigning champions of the prestigious Air Force soccer tournament known as the Defender's Cup.      The Defender's Cup is a joint annual soccer tournament where bases from all over the country compete for bragging

PAFB employee honored for 30 years of shuttle work

     James Smith was honored for a lifetime of work in a ceremony Aug. 30 at Patrick AFB.      Smith, known as "Grumpy," works as a civilian in the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron Structures Shop and as an Auxiliary Coast Guardsmen, ordering food and preparing meals for up to 135 station personnel and

Happy 64th Birthday, U.S. Air Force

Family Health Team wins best in Air Force award

A 45th Medical Group Family Health Team has won a best in the Air Force award.Each quarter the Air Force Medical Service recognizes its top medical facilities for execution of the military "Patient-Centered Medical Home" model.The patient-centered medical home is a nationwide initiative in providing