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  • Thank you for a job well done

    Last week, I had the honor and distinct pleasure of being promoted by Lt. Gen. Larry James, 14th Air Force commander, and my wife, Lisa. Needless to say, it was a big day for the Wilson clan with a host of family and friends in from all over the country, as well as members of our wing and local

  • Counting on you to launch; Everyday

    As a new arrival to the 45th Space Wing, my understanding of the Wing's mission continues to increase on a daily basis. Having said that, a few days ago I had the opportunity to attend an event where the Commander of the 45th Space Wing, Brig. Gen. Ed Wilson, spoke about this very subject. In a

  • ‘Culture Change’ needed for energy conservation

    Let's face it. Summer in Florida is hot. Very hot. So, the tendency is to turn down the AC to cool off. While this is the right thing to do at the moment, is it really the right thing to do for our finances?The answer is no. We need to look at ways of conversing energy, not only because it saves us

  • Adapting to change

    Just recently I took leave and made a trip to my hometown, Campbellsville, Kentucky. I noticed how much the small town, my former high school, and the campus of the college I attended had changed. The area looked great and although the town was still small it was prospering with a noticeable hint of

  • PTSD: Let your Airmen talk, you listen

    As you may have heard, the Veterans Affairs Department has recently streamlined its claim process and made it easier for veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder to get the help they need.This is good news for all who have worn the uniform, as well as their families and friends.There

  • We are a 'culture of accountability'

    Many of us recently attended celebrations of our nation's independence, where military service was highly honored ... and rightly so. Less heralded, though equally important to our continued liberty, is the responsibility of individual citizenship.The notion that all citizens are equal, regardless

  • PT test and EPR’s; changes are here!

    As the line from the old song goes, "the times, they are a changin'."What I'm referring to, of course, is the newly adopted changes to the PT test and overall fitness program the Air Force implemented earlier this month.There is now a very good chance that any Airmen who fails the PT test will not

  • Safety message: It’s that time again

    Since many of us may not be here next Friday due to the Independence Day holiday, we decided to jump the gun" a bit and talk about the importance of doing things the right way, both on- and off-duty. And by that, we mean safely. As we continue our "101 Critical Days of Summer Campaign," it's

  • How my life was shaped by 70s TV shows

    My life was shaped by 1970s era TV shows. No, I'm not talking about "That 70's Show." I'm talking about shows like "Three's Company," "The Love Boat," "Fantasy Island," etc.OK, before the snickering starts, please realize that I was in grade school, we only had one TV in the house and my mom (the

  • Risk Management Guide: Use it

    By now, each of us should have received a briefing from our leadership about several important topics, to include suicide awareness and safety, both on and off duty. If you haven't been briefed, ask your supervisor or commander, Today.Why now? And why these topics? General Schwartz, our Chief of



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  • 45th SW supports successful Falcon 9 EchoStar XXIII launch

    The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supported SpaceX’s successful launch of the EchoStar XXIII spacecraft aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center March 16 at 2 a.m. EDT.EchoStar 23, designed and built by Space Systems Loral for EchoStar Corporation, will

  • Air Force's first HC-130 takes its final flight to retirement

    After more than 50 years of faithful service and rescue missions spanning the globe, King 52, the first HC-130 configured for Air Force rescue in 1964, retires March 6, 2017. Accompanied by its 920th Rescue Wing dedicated crew chiefs and a nostalgic aircrew, the aircraft, Tail number 4852, heads to

  • Rescue warrior battles it out on prime time reality show

    Most people would jump at the chance to be stranded on a tropical island with a beautiful model. But what if it meant living in the jungle; making your own shelter; scavenging for your own food; encountering dangerous creatures, raging rivers, and extreme weather and competing against nine other

  • 29 Patrick-Cape members promote in March

    Congratulations to the following 29 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of March:AIRMAN 1st CLASS: Heather A. Jarmuz, Cyber Caps Squadron   SENIOR AIRMAN:David M. Carter, Cyber Caps Squadron  Daniel A. Ellis, OL CE00 45th Civil Engineer Squadron Anthony T. Eubanks,

  • Patrick AFB gate hours to change: Effective March 6

    The Patrick AFB South and East Gate (formerly known as the Main gate), will permanently swap operating hours beginning March 6, 2017. The East gate hours of operation will change to open at 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. The South gate hours will change to be accessible 24-hours.  This change is

  • Air Force Eastern Range innovates, expedites access to space

    The U.S. Air Force has been breaking barriers since 1947, and this year is no exception with the implementation of the Autonomous Flight Safety System. The Eastern Range has supported more than 3,500 launches to date. With more stakeholders demanding access to space, both the Eastern and the Western

  • AF begins migrating email to cloud-based system in 2017

    The dreaded “your mailbox is full” message is soon to be a thing of the past under a recent directive by the Air Force Space Command to realign resources to more critical priorities and outsourcing services like email. The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLMC) and Air Force Network

 

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