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  • Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, visits Patrick Air Force Base.

    Air Force senior leaders thank Team Patrick-Cape for Irma recovery efforts

    The Under Secretary of the Air Force, Matthew Donovan, and the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, thanked Airmen for their Hurricane Irma recovery efforts Sept. 20, 2017, at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.  “We came here to thank Airmen for their selfless service to their nation during Hurricane Irma,” said Donovan. “We are
  • Finance Evacuation Claims Assistance

    AFFSC prepares to process thousands of Irma vouchers

    Air Force Financial Services Center officials anticipate processing 6,000-8,000 travel vouchers filed by Air Force members who evacuated in advance of Hurricane Irma.
  • CMSgt Kimberly Vinson, 45th Space Wing command chief, and Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, lock the Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, gates in preparation for Hurricane Irma, Sept. 10, 2017. HURCON I indicates surface winds in excess of 58 mph could arrive within 12 hours.

    PATRICK AFB, CCAFS, JDMTA ENTERS HURRICANE CONDITION I

    This morning at 9:15 a.m. I declared Hurricane Condition I (HURCON I) in preparation of Hurricane Irma. HURCON I indicates surface winds in excess of 58 mph could arrive within 12 hours.
  • SSgt Frances Hopfer, security forces handler, and her military working dog, Digo, conduct final safety checks of the marina at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2017. The marina was secured after the 45th Space Wing entered hurricane condition levels for Hurricane Irma.

    PATRICK AFB, CCAFS, JDMTA ENTERS HURRICANE CONDITION II

    Team, I have declared Hurricane Condition II (HURCON II) as of 9:00 p.m. today. As we enter HURCON II, we continue to monitor Hurricane Irma's progress. HURCON II indicates surface winds in excess of 58 mph could arrive in the area of the base within 24 hours. It is imperative you continue taking care of each other and yourselves.
  • 45th Space Wing launched 5th Orbital Test Vehicle Mission

    45th Space Wing carries out successful launch while Irma looms off coast

    Less than one year after Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, took a hit from Hurricane Matthew, the Sharks once again found themselves in a similar situation with one major twist.  This time as Hurricane Irma barred down on the Florida coast Sept. 7, the 45th Space Wing had a launch to perform. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicle was due for its first

  • PATRICK AFB, CCAFS, JDMTA ENTERS HURRICANE CONDITION III

    As of 12:00 p.m. today, we entered Hurricane Condition III (HURCON III) in preparation for Hurricane Irma. I would like to share updates with you and your family members about our current situation.

  • HURRICANE CONDITION IV Declared & Evacuation Info

     Team Patrick & Cape, At 12:30 p.m. today I declared Hurricane Condition IV (HURCON IV) in preparation for Hurricane Irma. In an effort to keep everyone informed, during HURCON IV specialized response teams are recalled and briefed on the status of the storm. Teams will begin disconnecting electrical power to non-essential facilities and start

  • 45th Space Wing launched 5th Orbital Test Vehicle Mission

    The 45th Space Wing successfully launched a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle at 10 a.m. on Sept. 7, 2017, from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A. At approximately eight minutes after the launch, SpaceX successfully landed the Falcon 9 first-stage booster at Landing Zone 1 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.    The Falcon 9 rocket carried

  • PATRICK AFB, CCAFS, JDMTA IN HURRICANE CONDITION V

    The 45th Space Wing has entered Hurricane Condition V (HURCON V) and is currently taking actions to secure property in the event Hurricane Irma nears Space Coast facilities.  HURCON V normally indicates surface winds in excess of 58 mph (50 knots) could arrive within 96 hours; however, so that we can begin preparatory actions while still supporting
  • U.S. Air Force Graphic by James Rainier

    24 Patrick-Cape members promote in September

    Congratulations to the following 24 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of September:AIRMAN 1st CLASS:  Ian B. James, 45th Weather Squadron Nestor E. Rojas, OL AA 45th Security Forces Squadron                       SENIOR AIRMAN:Rene B. Ibarrientos, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron  Taylor C. Kornegay, 45th Medical
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