Former NCO spent 12 years as civil service weapons instructor

The 45th Security Forces Squadron recently lost an important member of their team. Joseph Grandonico, a civil servant with 12 years at the squadron, passed away Feb. 23 at the age of 68.A retired Master Sergeant with 22 years of active duty service, Mr. Grandonico joined the 45th SFS in October 1998

Air Force Aid Society helps thousands with emergency funds

The Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) raises funds for four charities that support Air Force men and women and their families. Of those, the charity that probably supports personnel at Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral AFS more than any other is the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).The AFAS is the official

AFSPC Commander speaks on changing nature of warfare

General C. Robert Kehler, commander, Air Force Space Command, spoke at the Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando Friday about the future of conflict."We're very excited about what is happening in our command," he said, referring to the decision to make Air Force Space Command the lead for (Air Force)

2009 Air Force Assistance Fund drive starts March 2

The 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) campaign, "Commitment to Caring", kicks off for Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Monday and will run until April 10. The goal for this year is $39,210 with 100 percent contact of all assigned Air Force personnel. The AFAF campaign

Assistant Secretary listens to base residents' concerns

Congressman pays first visit to Cape Canaveral

Patrick team wins third AFSPC award

A prestigious Air Force Communications & Information Award was presented recently to Patrick Air Force Base's Planning & Scheduling/Network Management Project Team. The Air Force Space Command's 2008 General Edwin W. Rawlings Team Award recognized the dedication and cooperative efforts of several

45th Space Wing unit has key role in NASA's future

Every generation has its defining NASA moment. For some, it was Neil Armstrong stepping on the moon. For younger generations, it has been the space shuttle. For decades, a vision for space exploration has always given America's people a sense of wonder and provided challenges and opportunities to

James: Perfection is and always will be the standard

Lt. Gen. Larry D. James, 14th Air Force commander, made his first tour of Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Tuesday since assuming command just a few months ago. He wasn't surprised by what he saw.General James, who previously served as a squadron commander and deputy group

Starting Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen

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