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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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  • 19 Patrick-Cape members promote in November

    Congratulations to the following 19 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of November:  SENIOR AIRMAN: Joshua L. Amann, 45th Security Forces Squadron                                           Christian A. Bufford, TECH SURV SQJustin R. McEwen, TECH SUS SQRyan J.

  • 45th Space Wing brings Air Force revitalization initiative to Eastern Range

    CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla.— Sparked by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein’s vision to revitalize squadrons, the 45th Space Wing held an inactivation ceremony of the 45th Range Management Squadron here, Oct. 6, 2017.While the inactivation ceremony marked the end of the RMS’s

  • Adjusted gate hours for Columbus Day weekend

    As Columbus Day approaches, Patrick AFB will change entry gate operating hours consistent with the direction of previous federal holidays. This change maximizes the number of defenders who can spend time with family and friends. Patrick AFB's East Gate will change operating hours beginning the

  • From Tigers to Sharks, history comes full circle

    Frank Losonsky, a former crew chief with the World War II American Volunteer Group Flying Tigers, visited Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Sept 21. As the last living member of the original Tigers, Losonskly, and his reunion group were on a quest to explore the connection between the Flying

  • 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

  • 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.

 

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