Wing’s new vice commander looks forward to Cape launches, Space Coast life

The new vice commander of the 45th Space Wing, Col. Rory Welch, has hit the ground running at Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral AFS. He isenthusiastic about the wing's future and its importance to the Air Force, the nation and the Space Coast. Colonel Welch came to the 45th Space Wing by way of MacDill

Military Working Dog Memorial Ceremony

In January 1999 a Military working dog was born. Dasty/C214 was accepted into the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Program on September 7, 2000. He was certified in narcotic detection on December 15, 2000.On March 20, 2001, Dasty boarded a plane for Patrick Air Force Base and his

Air Force Testing for Spice

The Air Force began drug testing Airmen Feb. 22 to determine whether they are using Spice -- the street term for a range of designer synthetic-cannabinoid products. The Patrick Air Force Base Drug Demand Reduction Office is in full compliance with the Air Force requirement and is currently testing

DoD award shows wing’s balance of space mission and environment

The Department of Defense has recognized the 45th Space Wing's Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a world-wide award.The 45th Civil Engineer Squadron's Environmental Restoration Team was formally recognized as the top Environmental Restoration,

STEP Promotion a pleasant Surprise

Wing Spouse of the Year Wins Space Command Award

     In May, Mrs. Lisa Weidmann was announced as the 45th Space Wing Military Spouse of the Year for 2010.     But on June 2, Air Force Space Command announced Mrs. Weidmann as the Command's Key Spouse of the Year.     Lisa has supported the Civil Engineer's Key Spouse Program since 2009 and has

2011 Hurricane Season - Above-Normally Active!

     The 2011 hurricane season is expected to be well above average. The NOAA Climate Prediction Center is predicting 12-18 tropical cyclones, 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-6 major hurricanes of Category-3 strength or higher (111 mph or higher). An average season has just 11 tropical storms, six

Colonel Rosen retires after 23 years of service

Col. Lee W. Rosen, Commander of 45th Launch Group at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., retired Thursday after 23 years of service to the United States of America.Col. Rosen grew up in the Boston area and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988. Throughout his career he

Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:As we pause this Memorial Day to honor those who have died in service of our great Nation, it is also useful to

White House launches U.S. International Cyber Strategy

White House officials yesterday launched a strategy that the administration says unifies U.S. engagement with international partners on a range of cyber issues for the first time.The International Strategy for Cyberspace was presented here by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Attorney