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  • Patrick, 920th RQW host visiting aircrew for training

    The 301st Rescue Squadron, of the 920th Rescue Wing, provided water survival training for visiting aircrew from the 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, at Patrick AFB, Fla., May 17, 2016.  Trainees who simulated needing rescue from the Banana River were hoisted into an HH-60 Pave Hawk by

  • 45th Weather Squadron works with students to enhance knowledge

    Members of the 45th Space Wing Weather Squadron met with Lake Nona High School students at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. May 23, 2016, to discuss their Lightning Launch Commit Criteria (LLCC) findings and results in regards to weather and climatology. Prior to the school year, Bill Roeder,

  • Wing participates in unique run during National Police Week

    Members of the 45th Space Wing participated in a Quarterly Wing Run lead by the 45th Security Forces Squadron, as part of National Police Week. Participants had three options for this unique Wing Run. Options included: a 5K run in Air Force physical training gear, a 2-Mile Ruck March in ABUs with

  • SFS holds Open House during National Police Week

    The 45th Security Forces Squadron held an open house at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., May 18, 2016, during National Police Week, to honor all law enforcement and first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The open house included a Military Working Dog demonstration and a tour of the

  • Do your part to keep wildlife healthy and wild

    All personnel are reminded that feeding wildlife on 45th Space Wing property is prohibited.Feeding wildlife causes animals to lose their fear of people and potentially become a danger to humans. In some cases, animals have had to be euthanized after habitual encroachment into populated

  • Leadership course inspires 45th Space Wing

    Lt. Col. Kevin Basik, PhD, the U.S. Air Force representative to the office of the Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense for Military Professionalism, spoke to the 45th Space Wing about Professionalism, Enhancing Human Capital April 26, 2016 at the Patrick Air Force Base Professional Development

  • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is recognized in April by both civilian and military communities. The DoD observes SAAPM by focusing on creating the appropriate culture to eliminate sexual assault and requiring a personal commitment from each service members. For more information click

  • Base, community 'team' up for youth sports

    Base community partnership initiatives continue as a newly signed memorandum of agreement between the 45th Space Wing and Satellite Beach, Fla., which allows for expanded youth programs for both military and community youth. The agreement allows youth in Satellite Beach to access the base Youth

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  • Wing prepares for upcoming command cyber readiness inspection in May

    The 45th Space Wing will undergo an information technology and security inspection, known as the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI), beginning the week of May 23, 2016. Each person's vigilance about cyber security is critical to mission success and keeping the 45th Space Wing the World's

  • 45th SW commander delivers holiday safety message

    SharksThere is no better way to round out the year than with the historic launch of a Falcon 9 rocket... ending with a picture-perfect landing of its first stage booster back on Earth. This successful launch (#17) and landing (#1) would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of

  • AFSPC commander issues winter holiday message

    To the men and women of Air Force Space Command,The holiday season is upon us in all its glory!  As we take time to unwind and spend time with family and friends, I encourage you to remember our deployed Airmen, their families, and those who may not be able to spend the holidays with their

  • Be prepared: Winter Tornado Season to be well above normal

    The 2015-2016 east central Florida winter severe weather season is predicted to be well above normal.  More and stronger tornadoes than usual are expected. Are you prepared? A very strong potentially historic El Niño is already occurring and expected to persist through spring 2016.  An El Niño is

  • AFSPC commander sends holiday safety message

    To the Air Force Space Command Family,Each November, the Thanksgiving holiday provides the Air Force Space Command family with the opportunity to count our many blessings and to celebrate those blessings with family and friends.  Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest travel period of the year,

  • Drug Abuse in the Military: Illicit and Prescription Drugs

    Just 2.3 percent of military personnel were past-month users of an illicit drug, compared with 12 percent of civilians, according to the 2008 Department of Defense (DoD) Survey of Health Related Behaviors among active duty military personnel. Among those age 18¬-25, who are most likely to use drugs,

  • Six secrets to UEI success

    With the Unit Evaluation Inspection creeping up on the 45th Space Wing in less than two months, this is a perfect time to share a bit of insider information.There are six secrets to UEI success that I learned when I volunteered to go behind the scenes as a member of an Inspector General team who

  • When to seek help

    Anyone can experience feeling low, down, sad, or depressed, but at what point do we recognize the feelings we experience are temporary and not allow them to overwhelm us?First, I recommend taking the time to engage in enjoyable activities, or do the things you used to enjoy. Those who get

  • Defenders keep legacies alive

    She was an Airman 1st Class who recently celebrated her 21st birthday during her first deployment when she made the ultimate sacrifice. That could be me.This startling thought would not leave my mind as I stood at attention at the 10th anniversary of the memorial for Airman 1st Class Elizabeth



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  • Fourth Quarter 2024 award winners announced

    Space Launch Delta 45 recently announced the Fourth Quarter of 2024 superior performers.The individuals listed below not only contribute to the success of current operations but also inspire others across the unit to strive for excellence, fostering a culture of high performance and shared purpose.

  • SLD 45 Airman earns commission through SLECP-A

    PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. – Airman 1st Class Dan Huynh, a paralegal with the Space Launch Delta 45 Judge Advocate General Office, was selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program – Active-Duty Scholarship at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Dec. 19, 2024.

  • Building Literacy

    The Patrick SFB Library recently observed the annual literacy week, "Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success," from Jan. 27-31. This event, aligned with the Florida Department of Education's literacy week and other national literacy initiatives, aimed to foster a love for learning

  • 'I didn’t know what to do!' - A first aid kit for life

    Precautionary actions are essential for ensuring safety and well-being. Consider the importance of wearing solar glasses during solar eclipses, enrolling in an annual CPR class to enhance lifesaving skills for emergencies, adhering to road laws that protect pedestrians, motorcyclists, and other

  • New Glenn launch signals new era for Space Launch Complex 36

    Space Launch Delta 45 supported the maiden flight for Blue Origin’s New Glenn from Space Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Jan. 13. The orbital-class rocket, named after John Glenn–the first American to orbit Earth–marked the first launch from Space Launch Complex 36

  • Patrick Space Force Base South Gate Construction

    A $9.7 million construction project of the South Gate entry control facility kicks off Jan. 27, with completion expected mid-2026.This modernization project is designed to optimize vital infrastructure and increase security measures in line with Antiterrorism and Force Protection standards.

  • Guardian Resilience Team Expands with New Training Space

    Space Launch Delta 45 celebrated the grand opening of the Guardian Resilience Team's new state-of-the-art training room Jan. 10, at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. The event marked a major milestone in the GRT’s mission to support physical and mental readiness among Guardians and Airmen,

  • Patrick suspends Trusted Travelers Program

    Effective immediately, the Trusted Traveler program has been suspended at Patrick SFB and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, until further notice. The program allowed valid cardholders with escort authority to vouch for people riding in the same vehicle with them without having to obtain

  • Patrick Express fuel pumps to close for repairs Jan. 21

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service recently announced that all fuel pumps at the Patrick SFB Express service station will close for repairs beginning Jan. 21.The maintenance is expected to take approximately six weeks, during which no fuel will be available from this station.The Express/Class

 

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