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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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  • 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

  • Magazine Day at Pentagon showcases Airmen, innovation

    In the three years since its inception, the Air Force’s Magazine Day has cultivated relationships and strengthened interaction with media outlets to help spark future story ideas highlighting the innovation, courage and dedication of Airmen.

  • Patrick wings solidify partnership in epic way

    Most business agreements are solidified over coffee and a handshake at a boardroom table, but joint mission partners here commemorated signing their host-tenant support agreement in a first-time epic fashion.Host base commander Brig. Gen. Wayne R. Monteith, 45th Space Wing, and tenant unit commander

  • Lightning Safety: What you need to know

    Lightning is the second leading source of weather-related deaths in Florida. Central Florida is considered the nation’s ‘Lightning Alley’ with the most lightning per square mile in the U.S. Our lightning season begins in late May and ends in September. In the past, lightning was the number one

  • 45th FSS wins 6 AF-level A1 awards

    The 45th Force Support Squadron earned six of the nine awards from the 2016 Air Force-Level A1 Awards. The 45th FSS award-winning Airmen and organizations include the following:  - Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award for Best Force Support Squadron (Small Unit) - Senior Master Sgt. Randolph Livingston

  • 45th LRS Change of Command

    Col. Matthew Wallace, 45th Mission Support Group commander, presents Maj. Dawn Baker, 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, with a guidon during a change of command ceremony June 6, 2017, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Changes of command are a military tradition representing the transfer of

  • 27 Patrick-Cape members promote in June

    Congratulations to the following 27 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of June: AIRMAN 1st CLASS: Elijah E. Cantave, 45th Space Wing       Jordan M. King, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron                                           Jose J. Laureano Ruiz, 45th Security

  • 45th Space Wing enables nation's space mission

    Space launches may soon be an almost weekly sight on Florida's Space Coast. As the need for space lift grows globally, partnerships between the Air Force, other government agencies and the commercial space industry are enhancing the 45th Space Wing's vision of remaining the world's premier gateway

 

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