Officials discuss DOD's government shutdown plans

Military personnel will report to duty as normal if the U.S. government shuts down midnight, April 8, Pentagon officials said April 7. The department has identified tasks that must continue if or when a government shutdown occurs, said Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan. "Who is affected

Judge Advocate upgrades Legal Assistance programs

     The 45th Space Wing Staff Judge Advocate made a number of recent improvements to Legal Assistance programs for qualified members of the Patrick Air Force Base military community.     Legal Assistance updates and improvements include, but are not limited to:          · Kiosks in the Legal Office

Reaching for the stars: Air Force Space Command vice commander promoted to Lt. Gen.

The Air Force Space Command vice commander received his third star here March 21.Surrounded by family, friends and well wishers, Maj. Gen. Michael J. Basla was elevated to the rank of lieutenant general in a promotion ceremony here at AFSPC Headquarters.The Coach and the teamAffectionately known as

CCAFS: The Rules of the Road

In an effort to stop aggressive driving on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), the 45th Security Forces Squadron will soon begin strict enforcement of all traffic rules and regulations on the Cape.This campaign will focus on speeding, seatbelt and cell phone use enforcement. Security Forces

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley visits Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley arrived at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. for a vist, on March 7, 2011. Secretary Donley later toured facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Kennedy Space Center.

Air Force launches second unmanned spacecraft

In the latest step to improve space capability and further develop an affordable, reusable space vehicle, Air Force technicians launched the second X-37B here March 5, officials said.The Orbital Test Vehicle-2 launch comes on the heels of the successful flight of OTV-1, which made an autonomous

Air Force to launch second orbital test vehicle

Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office officials announced the launch of the second X-37B March 4 with a back-up launch opportunity March 5. AFRCO is leading the Defense Department's orbital test vehicle initiative, by direction of the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics

VCSAF emphasizes modeling, simulation integration during AFAMS visit

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Philip Breedlove emphasized the need to standardize Live, Virtual and Constructive Modeling and Simulation across the Air Force and joint team during a recent visit to the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation here."We must build to a modeling and simulation

Exceptional service key to Space Coast Inn’s accreditation

Spirits are high at Space Coast Inn. That's because Patrick's premiere lodging facility was awarded another HQ Air Force Annual Lodging Accreditation after being evaluated Feb 8 - 10. This is the second year in a row they have received the prestigious accreditation by the HQ Air Force Services

Wing Supports Discovery's Last Liftoff