Satellite to enhance military communications launched

An important piece of warfighting equipment was launched April 3 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station atop an Atlas V booster.The second in a new generation of military communication satellites, the Wideband Global SATCOM satellites will, from 22,300 miles away, provide ever-increasing capabilities

Federal stimulus package to aid Airmen

Improvements in dormitories, child development centers and energy conservation plans will come to fruition as the Air Force receives about $1.7 billion in Defense-related appropriations through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, military finance officials said."The Air Force fully supports

30 years of service

Stamp out sexual assault in April

This April, America and the Department of Defense (DoD) take a concerted stand against sexual assault as we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This annual event provides us with the opportunity to increase knowledge and promote prevention of this crime through special events and public

Wing launches 20th GPS satellite

The U.S. Air Force early Tuesday morning successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Delta II booster carrying the 20th modernized NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite into space from Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral AFS.The GPS IIR-20(M) satellite will take over a key location in the

Wing's work continues after successful launch

While many were celebrating the successful launch of the Delta II as it streaked across the Atlantic Ocean, others who were gathered in the 45th Launch Support Squadron headquarters held off until successful separation of the spacecraft from the vehicle and the all-important acquisition of signals

Local baseball stadium supports the troops

USAF launches 20th GPS satellite enhanching crucial system

ALARM RED! Exercise prepares Sharks to deploy

Last week the 125 members of the 45th Space Wing deployed to Baquba Air Base in Iraq without ever leaving Brevard County.That's because Baquba Air Base is located at the Malabar Training Annex in Melbourne, where the members took part in a weeklong deployment exercise."Our goals were to demonstrate

Patrick Airmen remember first enlisted leader