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  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Adjusted gate hours for Labor Day weekend

    As Labor Day approaches, Patrick AFB will change entry gate operating hours consistent with the direction of previous federal holidays. Patrick AFB's East Gate will change operating hours beginning the evening of Thursday, Aug. 31, and continue through the weekend prior to the designated federal

 

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