Delta II launches flawlessly

The U.S. Air Force successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Delta II booster carrying the sixth modernized NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite into space Saturday at 2:10 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 17A here.The satellite will join the constellation of on-orbit satellites

Captain wins 14th Air Force award

The awards keep rolling into the 45th Space Wing.Recently the 14th Air Force awarded the Gen. Charles Horner award to Capt. Davina Fallaw of the 5th Space Launch Squadron.In the words of Operations Officer Lt. Col. Kent Nickle, this award is meant to "recognize the accomplishments of people who

I got it!

45th Space Wing Supports NASA's Successful Launch of Space Shuttle

With support from the U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing, Space Shuttle Endeavour blasted off safely from Kennedy Space Center today at 2:28 a.m. (EDT), starting NASA's 25th mission to the International Space Station. The 45th SW's support included providing weather forecasts, helping organize and

Sharks prepare Delta II for launch

A Delta II rocket is scheduled to lift off March 15 from Cape Canaveral carrying a GPS satellite.Before that launch takes place, however, several tasks needed to be completed. That is where maintenance engineering personnel (MEP) such as Tech. Sgt. Thomas Randall of the 1st Space Launch Squadron

14th Air Force winner has 'best job in the Air Force

He readily admits he has the best job in the Air Force."What? Are you kidding me? I get paid to blow stuff up," said Master Sgt. George Price, Jr, flashing his million-dollar smile."Is there anything cooler than that?"Sergeant Price, who recently was named the 14th Air Force Senior NCO of the Year,

Commissary upgrades checkout stations

Patrick Air Force Base Commissary customers can soon expect an improved level of service when they pay for their groceries, according to store officials. Starting Tuesday, the Patrick store will install the Defense Commissary Agency's new state-of-the-art checkout stations.This new front-end

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AAFES pumps big bucks into Patrick, Cape

There are some big spenders at Patrick AFB and Cape Cananveral AFS and their spending habits helped the Army/Air Force Exchange Service pump nearly $5 million into recent quality of life enhancements at both installations.Locally, AAFES is upgrading facilities, to include the food courts at both

Paramedics help Navy in daring rescue at sea

On Jan. 22, two fire services personnel from Space Gateway Support were dispatched to an emergency medical call for a Sailor with chest pains - a not-out-of-the-ordinary call. However, the challenge wasn't the nature of the call, it was the location.The patient, Chief Petty Officer Jeff Klimczek was