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  • Standard Responsibility

    What comes to mind when you hear the word "standard"? Well, it depends on the context in which the word is used, right?I'd say the majority of societies associate standard with the concept of average, basic,  ordinary or minimal. Webster's dictionary offers a number of definitions, one of which

  • 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

  • Change is vital to mission success

    To "change" means to become different, alter or transform - all of which raises our anxiety levels. Who doesn't long for a steady, constant comfort in knowing what is around the next corner of life?The recent hiring controls, existing manning shortages and talk of future cuts in both personnel and

  • Confidence: More than a state of mind

    This week marks more than two months since I took command of the 45th Space Wing.I can't put into words how proud I am to be a part of this team, and how much you continue to impress me with your efforts in these challenging times.These two months have flown by. And today marks 30 days until the

  • 'Paper or Plastic'

    "Paper or plastic?"We are often asked this question as we pay for our purchased items. It may appear that  this will be one of the easiest decisions you will have to make today, right?However, if you chose paper there is a chance of ripping or taking up extra space. On the  other hand, plastic bags

  • Energy Awareness: Small Changes, Big Difference

    October is Energy Awareness Month. This year the Federal Energy Management Program encourages all agencies to turn words into actions and actions into results toimprove energy conservation and efficiency."Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power at home and abroad require vast amounts of energy - whether

  • A balancing act

    It's hard to believe its mid- October already. Hopefully by now we've been some given relief to our summer of suspense and know what and when our wing inspection will be. We've all been hard at work preparing and I don't expect that will change during November.We're also entering into the hustle and

  • Wingman Day today ... every day

    Before I discuss this week's topic, I want to spend a few moments on the loss of a Team Patrick warrior, Major (select) Steve Engler, who passed away earlier this week. A member of the 17th Test Squadron, Det. 3, and a former member of the 5th Space Launch Squadron, he leaves behind a devoted wife

  • Challenges won't stop Sharks

    It has been a busy few weeks. The sports challenges of last week along with the Combined Federal Campaign and the storms over the weekend have kept many of us on our toes. Our region was also surprised at the intensity of our weekend storm. I hope  there was no damage to your homes or injuries to

  • 'Choices'

    In poignant fashion, the loss of something we hold dear - life - often leads to reflection  on the importance of the choices we make or will make. The recent passing of Steve Jobs, billionaire co-founder of Apple Computer and the innovator of some truly  remarkable products such as the Macintosh



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  • 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

  • A trip down memory lane – 45th Space Wing visits with Honor Flight veterans

    Usually the Wickham Park Senior Center is filled with men and women playing bingo. However, at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, it was a very different picture as military members from the Space Coast area gathered to honor 25 local veterans embarking on an “Honor Flight” trip to Washington D.C. later that

 

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