No Airman left behind: Life after suicide

As a "rainbow flight" member on day zero in basic military training, Airmen are taught the wingman concept. From a brand new lieutenant or an airman basic to a four-star general or chief master sergeant, the Air Force indoctrinates this concept, which symbolizes a person who becomes a rock during

AFSPC commander conducts first commander's call

Air Force Space Command personnel crowded the halls of the headquarters building Friday to listen to the first official address from their new commander, Gen. William Shelton Jan. 7.During General Shelton's commander's call, he spoke to the HQ AFSPC staff on several subjects including his top three

Archaelogist ensures Premier Gateway to Space while protecting Cape history

At first glance, Thomas Penders' job with the 45th Space Wing may seem like walking a tightrope. As an aerospace archaeologist and cultural resource manager at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., he ensures the 45th SW can continue to be America's premier gateway to space through unhindered

Air Force Space Command welcomes new Commander

Air Force Space Command welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here Jan. 5.Gen. William L. Shelton accepted command from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz in front of an audience of family, community members and AFSPC personnel. In General Schwartz's opening

Local teen keeps filling his ‘bucket list’

For some teenagers, playing in the high school marching band, wind ensemble and jazz band, being a member of the junior high lacrosse team, taking part in ministry activities with his church and maintaining high grades while taking Advanced Placement and Honors Classes at Viera High School would

299: Missed it by ‘that much’

Ten strikes in row, and it was a beauty, poured down the alley with a precision-like hook. Eleven strikes; thrown a little high but sometimes you need a little luck on your side.Lining up for the 12th strike now, and a perfect game. This is bowling's version of a baseball no-hitter, a hole-in-one in

There is light at the end of the NSPS to GS tunnel

When the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act was released in October of last year, it spelt the end of the National Security Personnel System and the start of converting NSPS positions into General Schedule positions.What this meant for Air Force Space Command is the command had to

A stripe for the Holidays

Staff Sgt. Jessica Sonnier, 45th Security Forces Squadron, thought the highlight of her day on Dec. 10 was going to be the Wing Holiday Party.And then the 45th Space Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Ed Wilson, and Command Chief Master Sergeant Calvin Williams arrived at her work station with brand new

45th Security Forces Airmen return for the Holidays

Wing Holiday Party a BIG success