Exercise measures base capabilities

Exercise. Exercise. Exercise.That was pretty much the word of the week as the 45th Space Wing underwent a base-wide anti-terrorism exercise.From the placement of suspicious packages, to an unauthorized landing on the 45th's runway, to the taking of hostages, to the evacuation of buildings to the

Wingman Day 2008

Cuban émigré happy to serve country that saved him

In 1992, 8-year-old Leo Castaneda wasn't sure what to expect when his Mom, Dad, and another family of three joined him in a small rubber raft as the six of them embarked on a journey from his hometown of Matanzas, Cuba, headed for the United States.Today, Staff Sgt. Leo Castaneda knows exactly what

Safety report shows drop in mishaps

The 45th Space Wing Safety Office is pleased to announce that the number of mishaps involving wing personnel has dropped substantially.During fiscal year 2008, the wing saw a decrease in mishaps from 220 to 151, with subsequent drops in workdays lost. There continued to be no fatalities in the wing

2008 CFC results set base record

Well, the final 2008 Combined Federal Campaign figures are in. And thanks to many of you - and the hard work of several others - they have never looked better at both Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.The 2008 CFC concluded Nov. 13, with amazing numbers and a new record!

United in service

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Sharks' support helps shuttle soar

When the Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off tonight from Kennedy Space Center, it will have some invaluable Air Force assistance from 45th Space Wing members from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to Patrick Air Force Base to Spain.The 45th Weather Squadron, 1st Range Operations Squadron, and

Massing of the Colors

Down with the old, up with the new