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  • Pre-launch ops keep Sharks busy

    The 45th Launch Group is busily processing flight hardware and gearing up for a number of launches through the rest of the year. "Although there aren't any launches in April and May, there is a lot of work being done at the Launch Group," said Col. Scott Henderson, 45th LCG commander. "All three of

  • 'EXCELLENT'

    The results from a grueling two-week inspection of the 45th Space Wing Sharks were presented to a roaring crowd March 27 at the Patrick AFB Theater. The 45th SW earned an overall "Excellent" rating for its 2007 Operational Readiness Inspection. Excellent represents the second to best in a five-tier

  • DDMS inactivates

    The DoD Manned Space Flight Support Office (DDMS) was inactivated in a ceremony April 3 here.Immediately preceding the ceremony, alumni of NASA's Apollo program shared a working luncheon with current Air Force and NASA officials planning astronaut recovery operations for NASA's upcoming

  • Grenades, flares, suspicious packages all in EOD day's work

    As if the Global War on Terror and the 45th Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection were not enough, the 45th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight dealt with a number of real-world scenarios in March.No sooner had the inspections kicked off March 11 when a briefcase was found in a dumpster at

  • Patrick Aero Club program closed

    On March 30, the director of Services (HQ USAF/A1S) officially approved the 45th Space Wing commander's request to close the Patrick Aero Club program.Effective March 31, the program ceased operations except for the administrative office which processes refunds for advanced flight payments and

  • USAF launches multiple satellites on Atlas V rocket

    A mission of "firsts" was successfully launched from here March 8 as six satellites were lofted into orbit on board a single Atlas V Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV). The six satellites made up an integrated payload called the Space Test Program-1 (STP-1).The firsts on this mission include:

  • Sharks welcome inspection team

    The Sharks of the 45th Space Wing will immerse themselves in their own version of March Madness when the Air Force Space Command Inspector General comes to town. A team of 91 inspectors from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., and augmentees from other bases, headed by the AFSPC Inspector General is

  • Patrons asked to exercise patience

    Anyone entering Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral AFS can expect lots of exercise scenarios on base and some delays during the 45th Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection, March 11-25. Delays are expected at gates and wait times may increase at some customer service areas during the inspection

  • Cape lighthouse topped off

    What went down Jan. 26, 2006 went back up Feb. 28 as workers reattached the lamp room, roof and light to the top of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. "This marks the symbolic end of our lighthouse renovation project," said Robert Elliott, 45th Space Wing project officer. "Significant structural

  • Base Aero Club shutting down

    After two-consecutive years of losing members and money, the 45th Space Wing Commander has recommended shutting down the Patrick AFB Aero Club. The Air Staff will make the final decision. The club is not supported by tax dollars and has to turn a profit in order to keep flying. It recently boasted

 

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