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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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  • 45 SW CGOs introduced to AFTAC mission

    The Space Coast Company Grade Officer Association coordinated an exclusive tour of Air Force Technical Applications Center here with their CGO association, Jan. 13, 2017, to start off the new year.

  • 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.

  • 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

 

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