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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

45 SW Weather Squadron member receives prestigious NASA Launch Director's Award

Mr. Ed Mango (left), Launch Director for NASA's Ares I-X, and Mr. Pete Nickolenko (right), Acting Director Launch Vehicle Processing, recognized Ms. Kathy Winters of the 45th SW Weather Squadron with a NASA Launch Director's Award for her outstanding support of the Ares I-X mission at Kennedy Space

Airmen support lead up event to Air Force Week at Coke-Zero 400

Over 120 Airmen and delayed enlisted members unfurled a football-field-size American flag during the pre-race festivities at the Coke-Zero 400 race on July 3 on the infield of Daytona Speedway.  Coordinated by members of the 333 Recruiting Squadron and other members of Patrick Air Force Base,

Air Force transitions from NSPS to GS

Most Air Force civilians under the National Security Personnel System will convert to the General Schedule by the end of this fiscal year in support of the Department of Defense goal to convert out as quickly as possible. This conversion out of NSPS was mandated by the Fiscal 2010 National Defense