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  • Detachment 1: Every day 'an adventure'

    As the Detachment 1 commander in charge of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, each day is an adventure. My team and I manage one of the most dynamic installations in the Air Force, which means I wear many hats and rely heavily on a talented team of professionals for support.As the Emergency

  • Those who can do more, volunteer

    Last Friday, I was fortunate enough to be able to recognize - and personally thank - many of the volunteers who make such a huge difference here in the 45th Space Wing.The highlight of the reception held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center was the presentation of the Volunteer Excellence Awards

  • Ensuring our crown jewel shines

    As the world recognized Earth Day yesterday for the 40th year, it's a perfect time to to turn our thoughts to the environment and take a moment to reflect. It's no secret to those of us living in Florida, we're blessed to be able to serve our nation in such a beautiful setting.While the winter has

  • What every Airman deserves

    I recently got the opportunity to attend a graduation at the Senior NCO Academy where Gen. Kevin Chilton, commander of Strategic Command, spoke on one of his leading philosophies of leadership. He gave credit to one of his early commanders who demonstrated this philosophy and humbly admitted that

  • Keep reading, just keep reading...

    The amazing thing about reading is that regardless of what the subject is, you often walk away with an entirely different perspective.From graphic novels to the Chief's 2010 reading list to keeping up with the daily papers, the act of reading improves how you think, how you perceive yourself and

  • Military kids: Nothing more important to us, or you

    My wife, Lisa, and I, were "military brats." We know, first hand, what life is like growing up in the military. Today, there are 1.7 million American children who have the same experience as we did. These children face different pressures than other kids, and in recognition of this fact the

  • Abigail Adams: the spouse of '76

    I recently read two excellent books, John Adams and 1776, by renowned historian and Pulitzer winning author, David McCollough.Both books chronicle the events that shaped the country's early struggle for independence. While I was already familiar with the heroics of George Washington, I was most

  • Corrective actions not found on easiest path

    As you probably know, the Department of Defense has designated April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Let's get to the bottom line right up front -- this is serious stuff and it will never be tolerated during our watch in the 45th Space Wing.This year's theme is "Affects one; hurts all." That's

  • Force Management: Change is on the way

    As you probably have heard by now, the Air Force will soon be making the difficult personnel decisions that will affect the lives of the Airmen with whom we serve. The bottom line is we must balance compelling and competing mission requirements, while staying within our congressionally-authorized

  • Sharpening our edge

    I was running at the Cape recently when I noticed it, the clear demarcation between seasons. Florida's uncharacteristically cold winter has passed, and summer will soon be here. That transition will give way to prudent lifestyle changes, but, I think is also gives us pause to sharpen our



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  • 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

  • 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.

 

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