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  • Sharks: Thanks for All You Do

    During our change of command in February 2010, I said having the opportunity to serve as the Commander of the 45th Space Wing was a dream come true. Well, it has been ...  and more.From day one, you've treated Lisa, Burke, Jordan and me like family.Whether it was spending time with our youngest

  • Art versus entertainment

    Why do certain songs, literary pieces, or paintings endure the test of time while others hold our attention only temporarily? Why can we remember every word of a '70s song we once loved, but we can't remember another song we heard on the radio yesterday?Because one song is art, and the other is

  • Space Coast Community: As good as it gets

    On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of attending a Military Affairs Council meeting in Merritt Island.Next week, we'll visit with members of our Brevard County Civilian-Military Council in Cocoa Beach.They will be, sadly, the last time Lisa and I get the chance to interact - and thank - our community

  • Hit the Ground Running

    It's August and that means we've officially hit the oppressive heat and humidity of the Florida summer. In addition to sunscreen, 101 Critical Days, and more frequentuse of the pool, summertime for the Air Force also means prime PCS season.Many of you that are reading this have either just PCS'd

  • Be a leader ... on and off duty

    The American people look to the military for many things to include ensuring our nation's security, preserving our way of life, as well as to serve as a model of integrity, serve and excellence. We've highlighted the actions of many in the Missileer during deployment or performing their duties here

  • Finding motivation

    Have you ever found yourself being confronted with issues in life on a regular basis such as "I don't feel like doing anything," or "I need a break." What separates those who will become successful from being status-quo is the ability to make decisions about what we will do."The measure of your

  • Drive sober, arrive alive

    There's about a month left in the 101 Critical Days of Summer and we want to talk about one item in particular, drinking and driving.Unfortunately, we've had a number of DUIs across Team Patrick over the last several months. In general, the situations haven't involved our "traditional" demographic

  • Guard and Reserve: Not just our 'backups'

    When I first arrived at Cape Canaveral Air Station in 1998, I was a young Captain on active duty. I busily prepared myself for my new job as a Range Operations Commander.During the process of learning my new job and getting oriented to the unit, I became aware of some mysterious Florida Air National

  • Intelligent Obedience

    In the U.S. Air Force we are allowed to think.We are all bound to follow lawful orders, of course. But except in extreme circumstances (e.g. during direct combat ops) we can evaluate our instructions in light of our professional experience and knowledge, and provide informed feedback when it is

  • An up and (very) down weekend

    Let's start with the good news.As you know, the 45th Space Wing, along with mission partners Space and Missile Center, Boeing and United Launch Alliance combined to conduct another perfect launch from Complex 37 at the Cape.A Delta IV-Medium rocket carrying the second Global Positioning System IIF



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  • 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

  • 45th Space Wing supports successful Minotaur IV ORS-5 launch

    The 45th Space Wing supported Orbital ATK’s successful Minotaur IV rocket launch carrying the United States Air Force’s Operationally Responsive Space 5 satellite Aug. 26, 2017, at 2:04 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 46 here. ORS-5 is a single satellite constellation with a primary mission to

  • AFSPC initiative destroys barriers to bolster Airmen innovation

    In a move to encourage Airmen to come forward with innovative thinking, a new decision panel will allow Airmen at all levels within Air Force Space Command to present ideas that could enhance the mission, save time, increase customer satisfaction, save the Air Force money, or anything that can

  • 45th MDG change of command

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing Commander, presents Col. Gigi Simko, 45th Medical Group commander, with the 45th MDG guidon during a change of command ceremony August 2, 2017, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Changes of command are a military tradition representing the transfer of

  • 27 Patrick-Cape members promote in August

    Congratulations to the following 27 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of August:   SENIOR AIRMAN: William C. Hodges, 45th Security Forces Squadron        Travis M. Parker, Cyber Capabilities Squadron     London T. Steed, CYCS      STAFF SERGEANT: Vashti C. Brown,

 

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