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  • 45th Space Wing Supports Successful Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

    The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing provided flawless Eastern Range support for NASA's successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery. The launch occurred at 11:59 p.m. (EDT), Aug. 28th, from Space Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. Airmen, Air Force civilians and contractors from throughout

  • Post 9/11 Gi Bill -- Transferability of Rights

    Post 9/11 Gi Bill -- Transferability of RightsBy Capt Susan Trepczynski Assistant Staff Judge Advocate PATRICK AFB, Fla. -- As of Aug. 1, 2009, individuals who are eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill may be able to transfer their GI Bill benefits to their spouse and/or children. You are eligible to

  • CMSAF Roy impressed with 45th Space Wing visit

    CMSAF Roy impressed with 45th Space Wing visit By Chris Calkins 45th Space Wing Public Affairs PATRICK AIR  FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy brings a lot of "joint and coalition" experience to his job as the Air Force's 16th senior enlisted advisor. He made clear

  • No. 1: With the record to prove it

    A little short of two decades ago - Oct. 1, 1990 to be exact - the 1st Space Launch Squadron - known as "The First" -- was activated. Tuesday morning at Hangar R at the Cape, their colors were cased for the last time during a bitter-sweet inactivation ceremony. "For the last 19 years, The First has

  • A&FRC becomes a one-stop shopping center...for help

    As we all know, living here in Florida, especially during the often dangerous and always tough-to-predict hurricane season, can cause some serious concern and real-life dilemmas for many 45th Space Wing personnel. In the event of such a catastrophe, by direction of the Gen. Edward L. Bolton, the

  • Eastern Range continues to show off "flexibility"

    Nine spectacular launches have occurred here on the Eastern Range (ER) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) so far this year, with number 10 expected to occur Saturday night when Shuttle Endeavor blasts off from Pad 39A. With just hours left until the countdown finally hits zero and

  • Cape security jobs to become civil service positions

    After a thorough review of the security options available at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the 45th Space Wing has determined that the security forces positions there will be converted into civil service positions October 1."We believe that this conversion best allows us to maximize resources to

  • Changes coming to Patrick BX

    The Patrick Air Force Base Burger King, closed last year when mold was discovered during a facility upgrade, is scheduled to reopen again this fall, according to David Crain, new AAFES general manager."The (contracting) bidding process is currently underway and we expect to be back and open better

 

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