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  • Say a prayer for the Tsunami victims

    By now, we've all seen the countless reports, pictures and videos of the horrific natural disasters that rocked Japan. Specifically, the massive earthquake (the strongest in recorded history to strike Japan) and the resulting tsunami that tore through parts of the island nation. Japanese officials

  • AFAF: A local Airman's perspective

    In the summer of 2010, I was in the middle of a three-year assignment with my family to Alice Springs, Australia.My wife, Linda, was expecting our third child. Our other two children, Daniel, age 6, and Caitlyn, age 3, were excitedly waiting for the new addition.Linda gave birth to a healthy baby

  • Aligning (the Boss' s) Priorities

    I've twice had the honor to hear retired Army Lt. Gen. James Dubik, formerly a top commander in Iraq, explain how he aligned priorities from the 4-star down to the E-1, and how each level plays a vital role. This is an amateurish attempt to emulate his words, sans PowerPoint, so grab a scrap of

  • March: In like a lion, out like a lion

    We've all heard the old saying that "March comes in a like a lion."Well, over the past couple weeks, we've seen how very true that can be. We have lived it here.And it's not like we're slowing down anytime soon. Since providing support for Shuttle Discovery's final mission Feb. 24, we have

  • Trust but Verify

    One of the great things about being in the Air Force is the level of responsibility we get at a very young age. What other jobs in the commercial world would let a 25-year-old Staff Sgt. be responsible for the mission success of a $2B satellite? What other jobs would let a young lieutenant just out

  • Wounded Warriors: The ‘Real’ VIP’s

    During Tuesday's Military Appreciation Day held at Space Coast Stadium, a few leaders from the Wing and our mission partners were invited to visit with community business leaders in a "VIP Suite." It was a great opportunity to share perspectives and gain an appreciation for the challenges we're

  • Energy Security through the Four Pillars of Energy Conservation

    In Air Force Space Command our mission is to provide an integrated constellation of space and cyberspace capabilities at the speed of need. However, what this means in energy terms within the Air Force is that AFSPC has the highest energy intensity (measured in millions of British thermal units per

  • ORI: Time to Prepare

    Over the coming months we are going to step into high gear preparing for our Operational Readiness Inspection. Having just come from an assignment wearing the black hat as part of the ACC Inspector General Team I wanted to provide a few tips as far as what I saw in hopes that it may help us get

  • AFAF: ‘Families helping family’

    Three words. Three words that say it all when it comes to this year's Air Force Assistance Fund: "Commitment to Caring."For nearly 40 years, the AFAF has a rich tradition within our Air Force Family of "taking care of their family." And, much like a family, we tend to rally around one another in

  • The Perk of Being on the Sidelines

    "It ain't my job" are words you should never hear an executive officer say. In fact, when it comes down to it, we are synonymous with being a jack of all trades. As a direct extension of the commander, we're usually the point person to help the commander and unit operate as smoothly as possible on a



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  • South gate temporarily closed for improvements

    The Patrick Air Force Base south gate will be closed for improvements from 10 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017 to 6 a.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017. The east gate will be open 24 hours and golfers with passes will have authorized entry. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Phil Sunkel)

  • 45th MDSS change of command

    Col. Julie Stola, 45th Space Wing Medical Group commander, presents Lt. Col. Tara Lovell, 45th Medical Support Squadron commander, with the 45th MDSS guidon during a change of command ceremony July 10, 2017, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Changes of command are a military tradition representing the

  • 45th Space Wing cuts into a new era of space exploration

    Col. Burton Catledge, 45th Operations Group commander and Lt. Col. Jason Havel, Detachment 3 commander, cut the ribbon to the recently renovated Human Spaceflight Support Operations Center (SOC), to symbolize America’s transition from a government operated space program to a blended mission with the

  • Zika Virus 2017, what you need to know

    As mosquito season ramps up this summer, we want to provide you with information to keep you and your family safe. Mosquitos have the ability to transmit the Zika virus and the following are the latest facts.  To date there have been no cases of local transmission of the Zika Virus in Brevard County

  • 33 Patrick-Cape members promote in July

    Congratulations to the following 33 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of July:AIRMAN 1st CLASS: Ram Y. Bansil, 45th Aerospace Medicine Squadron  Cole D. Maresca, Technical Support Squadron  Ramon J. Thomas, 45th Comptroller Squadron  SENIOR AIRMAN:Steven R.

  • FTAC’s first ‘Airmanship 300’ course completed

    Fifteen Airmen who completed the first Airmanship 300 course pose for a photo June 30, 2017, at the First Term Airmen Center, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The new course is a continuation of the training the Air Force military personnel received at Basic Military Training (Airman 100) and technical

  • Protecting sea turtles

    Every year between May 1 and Oct. 31, more than 3,000 threatened and endangered loggerhead, green and leatherback sea turtle nests are deposited on 45th Space Wing beaches. “Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station beaches are two of the largest sea turtle nesting habitats on

  • AFSPC commander sends Independence Day greeting

    To the Men and Women of Air Force Space Command, As Americans, we’re privileged to celebrate the 241st anniversary of our nation’s independence.  July 4th carries a special significance to those who continue to defend our land and way of life.  Independence Day is also a time of celebration and fun,

  • Adjusted gate hours for Independence Day

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

  • 45th MSG change of command

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, presents Col. Kevin Williams, 45th Mission Support Group commander, with a guidon during a change of command ceremony June 16, 2017, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Changes of command are a military tradition representing the transfer of

 

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