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

New online system to make moves easier

Starting April 1, the days of waiting weeks to complete a PCS In-processing voucher for active duty AF members will be a thing of the past!The Permanent Change of Station In-Processing System (PIPS) offers a secure, paperless way to submit PCS related financial documents with automated assistance to

Patrick, Cape name 'Best of 2008'

The following individuals are Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Annual Award winners for 2008:Honor Guard Airman of the YearSenior Airman Ryan DoerrHonor Guard NCO of the YearStaff Sgt. Leigh SmithMilitary Volunteer of the YearArmy Master Sgt. Cecilia HambrickNon-DoD

Junior Golf Program gets $2,500 boost

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