Key Spouse Program strives to 'stay connected'

For Lisa Weidmann, leading the CE Key Spouse Program is anything but a chore. It is, however, an opportunity she meets head on with enthusiasm. "We have a good share of our Airmen frequently deployed" said Lisa, wife of the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Brian Weidmann.  "And Brian

Library a hot-spot for leadership, professional growth

When I thought of a library I thought of a small, quiet place with dusty old books that is not exactly up to "21st Century" standards - much like you see in the "Library" episode in Seinfeld.  Then I visited the library here on base - and saw how wrong I was.The Patrick Library has more resources to

Cocoa Beach MAC meets the Coast Guard

The August meeting of the Cocoa Beach Military Affairs Council (MAC), which is a subset of the Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce, went swimmingly.  The MAC members, who represent local businesses or are individuals who just simply want to be involved and support the military, got an opportunity to

Patrick's New NCO's!

Air Force launches 1st Advanced Satellite

The 45th Space Wing successfully launched the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite onboard an Atlas V launch vehicle here today from launch pad 41 at 7:07 a.m. "This is an historic launch of an important asset to our nation's military and our allies," said Under Secretary of the

Patrick AFB begins $18.5M medical clinic upgrade

The 45th Space Wing Medical Group held a Groundbreaking Ceremony here on August 13 to kickoff an $18.5 million building renovation of the medical clinic. The renovation project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 stimulus program. "These new renovations will transform the

MDG has new procedures coming for clinic pharmacy

The 45th Medical Group is giving itself a facelift. And in order to complete this reconstructive procedure, it means temporary changes are coming. The MDG at Patrick begins a massive $18.5 million renovation effort with a Groundbreaking Ceremony scheduled for here on August 13. Currently, the PAFB

Faith. Family. Friends. Freedom.

Check out the headline. Those are the four facets that newly promoted Brig. Gen. Ed Wilson, 45th SW commander, said he attributed to his growth and success in the Air Force and throughout his life during his promotion ceremony held July 23 at the Shark Center. "They are all intertwined and they are

Patrick AFB honors 60th Anniversary of historic launch

The 45th Space Wing celebrated the 60th anniversary of the inaugural launch from its Eastern Range here today.This historic launch, which featured a Bumper 8 launch vehicle and was primarily composed of a captured V-2 rocket, occurred on July 24, 1950. "The Bumper 8 was a significant launch in space

Need help? The mental health office is here to lend assistance

The 45th Medical Group Mental Health officer wasted no time in getting to her point. "If you're even wondering if you need help, you probably do," said Maj. Kellie Griffith, an Air Force psychiatrist, who also serves as the flight commander for the Mental Health Clinic. "Call our office at 494-8234