AFTAC’s new commander arrives

Col. Aaron M. Prupas assumed command of the Air Force Technical Applications Center during a ceremony here June 16.Col. Prupas succeeds Col. Lisa Ann Onaga, who commanded the center from August 2008 until May 2010. The newest AFTAC commander previously served as deputy director for the Commander's

U.S., British cooperation ensure Millions Against Malaria success

Recently the men and women of the Air Force Space Command's 45th Space Wing Detachment 4, headquartered in the mid-Atlantic at Ascension Auxiliary Airfield, received a unique request for help from Australian pilot Tim Pryse. Mr. Pryse and his co-pilot and fellow Auzzie, Ken Evers, were in the middle

No Place Outside Is Safe When Thunderstorms Are In The Area!

A 'Phase-2 Lightning Warning' has been issued for your location; what do you do? You're on the beach and you hear thunder; what do you do?Lightning is the leading source of weather deaths in Florida, killing more than nearly all other weather combined. Lightning also inflicts life-long severe

Helping GPS find its way to the stars

Here at the 45th Space Wing, the "World's Premier Gateway to Space," a new generation of Global Positioning System satellites, GPS IIF, has successfully launched and is on its way to join the GPS constellation.The GPS IIF satellite was launched by the U.S. Air Force with a Delta IV evolved

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Guardian of the Week: Airman 1st Class Kinesha Greenlee

Name: Airman 1st Class Kinesha GreenleeHometown: Smyrna, Del.What is your primary role in GC? Fire Team AlternateWhat are you looking to gain from Guardian Challenge? An improvement in my readiness and combat skills.Why is the 45th Space Wing going to win again? Because we have the teamwork that

Guardian of the Week: Senior Airman Jered Dauterman

Name: Senior Airman Jered DautermanHometown: Antigo, Wis.What is your primary role in GC? Fire Team MemberWhat are you looking to gain from Guardian Challenge? Experience, a new level of fitness, and a repeat performance.Why is the 45th Space Wing going to win again? The right Combination of skill

Guardian of the Week: Senior Airman Patrick Allen

Name: Senior Airman Patrick AllenHometown: Brackney, Pa.What is your primary role in GC? Fire Team MemberWhat are you looking to gain from Guardian Challenge? Win another challenge and excellence in team work.Why is the 45th Space Wing going to win again? Skills, experience and drive to never

Guardian of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Steven Conard

Name: Tech. Sgt. Steven ConardHometown: Moorhead, Minn.What is your primary role in GC? Fire Team Captain and trainerWhat are you looking to gain from Guardian Challenge? Prove who is the best Security Forces in the 14th Air Force and best in the U.S. Air Force!Why is the 45th Space Wing going to