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  • Increase Margin to Decrease Stress

    I arrived at Officer Training School in the midst of the Air Force's major draw down in the early '90s. I vividly recall the unofficial mantra of the time, "We don't need you, we don't want you, and you have to prove you want to be here." They backed up their threat by eliminating half of the

  • Well Done, Sharks!

    Sharks! Ten days of inspection has come and gone. In those 10 days you have demonstrated Logistics Compliance throughout the wing, your ability to provide first class health care to our medical beneficiaries, show that our legal professionals are first rate, and prove that we absolutely pay

  • Holiday Celebrations with Food

    Many holidays, celebrations, family and cultural traditions often center on food. As a result, many people gain weight between Thanksgiving and the New Year.The problem is not that we celebrate and over indulge, but how we eat.It's the tempting treats during the holiday season and the pressure from

  • Hindered by Experience, Captivated by Confidence

    Squadron Commanders know how to get things done. We can lead Airmen to complete a mission, drive operations, control budgets, negotiate deals, keep on schedule, investigate problems, find solutions, brief a four-star ... make good coffee.Years of experience says there is a right way and a wrong way

  • Show Them We Can Walk the Talk

    Sharks!... We're in the middle of our Consolidated Unit Inspection, the first CUI for Air Force Space Command. While we are getting positive feedback on our performance so far, we still have a long way to go. Let's keep our eyes on the ball throughout. Remember, we must run through the tape at the

  • Volunteering with Habitat strengthens team

    A Senior Non-commissioned Officer's (SNCO) primary purpose is to lead and manage teams to accomplish the mission. In order to lead and manage a team you must first build a team. That team must have a common goal, a steady focus and the ability to work together.As a Superintendent and SNCO I look for

  • Consolidated Unit Inspection – Time to Show Your Stuff

    Sharks!.. Saturday's successful launch of the Atlas V carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory was an impressive show of our ability to safely execute the assured access to space mission. Well done to the entire team. It truly takes every member of this dynamic wing to make something so complicated

  • A Holiday Message

    Linda and I send our warmest wishes to you and your families for this holiday season.We hope you'll take advantage of the long weekends, maybe take some leave and use the time to relax and recharge.That said, as members of the AFSPC family, our well wishes come with words of caution.As you make your

  • Get Geared up for the CUI and the Launch!

    Thanksgiving has come and gone, and I hope all of you had the opportunity to spend some quality time with family and friends.I know Marsha and I had a great time serving at the Tides before heading home to host some family and friends. We were able to serve up some of our world-famous deepfried

  • Veterans: Much more than a 'Day'

    Each Veterans Day is a special day to remember and thank all our nation's veterans for  their sacrifices and service.Marsha, my daughter Brianna, and I have the distinct honor today of attending the 29th Annual "Massing of the Colors," an inspiring Veterans Day event held every year at the  Brevard



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  • 36 Patrick-Cape members promote in May

    Congratulations to all of our Team Patrick-Cape Airmen slated to promote in the month of May! You are all crucial to accomplishing our mission and we look forward to seeing more of your great work and contributions to our Air Force as you further your careers!SENIOR AIRMAN: Michael Godwin, 45th

  • FVAP.gov Provides Military Members a Chance to Cast an Absentee Ballot

    Voting, in its simplest form, is heading to the local polling location, entering a booth and submitting a ballot.However, in retrospect, voting leaves a much larger impact than just entering a booth and checking a box. Voting, in its truest form, is choosing the individual who you believe will lead

  • 45th Space Wing hosts Cape Family Day 2018

    The 45th Space Wing hosted its second annual Cape Family Day April 21, 2018 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.More than 2,500 visitors made their way to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to observe various attractions, immerse themselves in the rich space culture and spend quality time with

  • FSS looking to three-peat Eubank award

    For the third straight year, the 45th Space Wing Force Support Squadron here is a finalist to compete for the prestigious Major General Eugene L. Eubank award for best small installation FSS.

  • 45th SW supports successful Atlas V launch of AFSPC-11 mission

    The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supported United Launch Alliance’s successful launch of the AFSPC-11 spacecraft aboard an Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Apr. 14 at 7:14 p.m. ET. The successful launch of AFSPC-11 enables the opportunity for

  • 24 RTA Graduates Join the Patrick AFB Resiliency Team

    Twenty four service members, civilians and key spouses graduated from the 45th Space Wing Resiliency Training Assistant (RTA) Course Mar. 22, 2018.RTA graduates provide unit-based resilience training to military and civilian personnel and their families. Furthermore, with Master Resiliency Trainers

  • In Memoriam – 45th Space Wing celebrates the life of Mr. Nicholas Byrnside

    The flag will be flown at half-staff Friday, March 30th in honor of Mr. Nicholas C. Byrnside, Chief, Safety Analysis, who passed away on March 19. He was 78 years old.For more than 50 years, Mr. Byrnside proudly served and supported the United States Navy and United States Air Force, where he had a

  • It’s not a rental – 45th Space Wing warns against improper GMV usage

    Government Motor Vehicles are used abundantly throughout the military and especially here on Patrick Air Force Base, where Airmen make numerous trips back-and-forth to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.When operating a vehicle so frequently, it is easy to fall into bad habits. However, misusing a