45th FSS prepares to defend Hennessy title

Excellence in all we do isn’t just an Air Force Core Value, it’s the main ingredient in the 45th Force Support Squadron’s recipe for success in Food Service Operations.Once again, the 45th Space Wing is a top contender for the Air Force’s prestigious John L. Hennessy Award for excellence in Air

Patrick Airman helps save man’s life at Satellite Beach fitness center

Staff Sgt. Stafford Hampton II, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron structural craftsman, was in the middle of his morning workout when his friend, Ted Scone, collapsed in the workout area on Jan. 26, 2017, in Satellite Beach, Fla.   “I heard some people frantically running toward him and a woman loudly

30 Patrick-Cape members promote in February

Congratulations to the following 30 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of February: AIRMAN: Dashaun A. Branch, 45th Operations Support Squadron          Patrick A. Reynolds, 45th Space Wing     AIRMAN 1st CLASS: Keegan M. Atherton, 45th Medical Support

Medal of Honor Recipient Melvin Morris

Medal of Honor recipient retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris speaks to members of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Jan. 31, 2017. Morris emphasized the importance of pushing through adversity because we are trained and trusted to always get the job done regardless of our circumstances. (U.S.

CivMil Member of the Year

Travis Proctor, CivMil Chairman of the Board, left, and Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, right, present John Baker, senior project manager for Millennium Engineering & Integration Company, with the CivMil Member of the Year Award Jan. 21, 2017, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.

Patrick AFB left outbound lane closed until Feb. 1 at north gate

The left outbound lane is closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for construction on the island in front of the main gate beginning Jan. 30, 2017, through Feb. 1, 2017. 

3 astronauts honored in Apollo 1 tragedy, 50th anniversary

Three former space pioneers were honored during the 50th annual Apollo 1 Memorial Ceremony Jan. 27, 2017, at Space Launch Complex 34, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.The memorial honored Air Force crew members, Command Pilot Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Senior Pilot Edward H. White II and Pilot Roger

2016: Another Year of Excellence

The 45th Space Wing’s performance throughout 2016 can be summed up in one word "amazing!" Supporting 23 launches, returning to operations 2 days, 13 hours and 43 minutes after Hurricane Matthew pelted our bases and ensuring the safety of the Eastern Range during a static fire anomaly are just a of

45th SW supports successful SBIRS GEO Flight 3 launch

The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supported United Launch Alliance’s successful launch of the third Space Based Infrared Systems Geosynchronous Earth Orbit spacecraft aboard an Atlas V rocket from Launch Complex 41 here Jan. 20 at 7:42 p.m. ET.

AFSPC command chief visits Patrick-Cape