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  • We'll continue to focus on our priorities

    There's an old saying that you only get one opportunity to make a good first impression. Well, if that's the case and I firmly believe it to be true - then the Sharks hit a home run.Last Friday's Change of Command was a great day for both the Boltons and Wilsons. Hats off to the entire team for your

  • American generations: Be proud of all of them

    Most of us have family members that were part of our "Greatest Generation". My  grandfather recently passed away causing me to think more about his service during World War II. He and his four brothers all served in the Army Air Corps.The world was a different place with an enemy that focused on

  • Compliance with standards (still) not optional

    In 2003, I wrote an article entitled "Compliance with Standards Not Optional," which highlighted misconduct that led to 27 Article 15 actions in the wing at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. My point was that misconduct was intolerable for military members and counterproductive, and that supervisors must

  • 'It's an honor and privilege to serve you'

    To begin, let me say thank you to the entire team - the men and women of the 45th Space Wing, our mission partners, and the local community - for the tremendous welcome here and at the Cape!From the minute Lisa, Burke, Jordan and I arrived, each of you has made us feel part of the Space Coast

  • Let's face the facts: Results matter

    Results matter. I tell my folks that effort is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for success. To do well, one must actually deliver results.If you think this is unfair, think about the consequences of an errant launch landing in a populated area. Just saying "But we really tried..." won't

  • Space Coast Community: Simply the best

         I could easily fill up this entire publication thanking everyone who has contributed to the success of the Wing and the Eastern Range since I took command 15 months ago.     I have received help and counsel from every corner of all four groups, from our valued tenant members both here at

  • Passion drives service

         On or about my 15th birthday I quietly entered my parent's bedroom and phoned the local recruiting station.     With a nervous voice I spoke to a recruiter about joining the Air Force. After a few minutes of questions and answers he discovered my age and following a pregnant pause he told me to

  • Balance key to avoiding burn-out

    2010 promises to be another challenging year for the 45th Space Wing, with a busy launch manifest and Guardian Challenge right around the corner. This high operations tempo can exact a heavy toll on your health and family life if you fail to forge a proper lifestyle balance.Consider the recent story

  • MLK: A day on; not a day off

    Today I want to discuss the holiday on Monday, when the nation honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year's theme - which never changes by the way - is "Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off!!"Through his words and actions decades ago, Dr. King had a profound impact on

  • Always remember your family

    A few years ago, my squadron commander and I had a conversation about the choices we make. He told me his boss wanted to give him a Definite Promote; he told his boss, "don't waste your promotion on me." He said promotion to 0-6 meant another stint at the Pentagon, working long hours and being away



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  • Hurricane Recovery Team restores Patrick AFB after Hurricane Matthew

    Tech. Sgt. Donrico Hooker, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron, turns a valve on a water chiller pump to bleed air through the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System in the headquarters building Oct. 8, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The 45th Space Wing’s hurricane recovery teams, made up

  • Wing Commander welcomes base residents returning after Hurricane Matthew

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing Commander, welcomes Airman 1st Class Samantha Westerman, 45th Aerospace Medicine Squadron’s Public Health Flight, at the South Gate as she returns back on base after Hurricane Matthew Oct. 8, 2016. Monteith spent more than eight hours personally thanking

  • Command and control, recovery teams ride out Hurricane Matthew

    The Patrick Air Force Base hurricane recovery team prepares to leave the installation and set up operations in an alternate location Oct. 5, 2016. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station also has a hurricane recovery team. The teams are comprised of security forces, civil engineers, medical personnel and

  • 45th Space Wing enters Hurricane Condition II

    The 45th Space Wing has entered Hurricane Condition II (HURCON II) in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. HURCON II indicates the arrival of a storm with 58 m.p.h. sustained winds or greater possible within 48 hours. All non-mission essential personnel will be released at 11 a.m. Oct. 5. Mandatory

  • 45th Space Wing enters Hurricane Condition III

    At 3 p.m. ET the 45th Space Wing entered Hurricane Condition III (HURCON III) in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. HURCON III indicates surface winds in excess of 58 mph, which could arrive in the area of the base within 72 hours.  We anticipate winds to reach 34 knots at approximately 7:30

  • 45th Space Wing enters Hurricane Condition IV

    The 45th Space Wing has entered Hurricane Condition IV (HURCON IV) in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. HURCON IV indicates surface winds in excess of 50 knots (58 mph) could arrive in the area of the base within 96 hours. During HURCON IV, specialized response teams at Patrick Air Force Base and

  • 28 Patrick-Cape members promote in October

    Congratulations to the following 28 Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of October:   Airman 1st Class: Caroline U. Rogers, 45th Aerospace Medicine Squadron   Senior Airman: Zacchaeus J. Smith, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron                                   Staff Sergeant:

  • Patrick AFB celebrates Worldwide Day of Play, STEM event

    Airmen and their families attended the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics classroom opening and Worldwide Day of Play Sept. 21, 2106, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The event included sports challenges, STEM activities, healthy cooking classes, dancing and more.      

  • 25 RTAs graduate, enhance resilience program

    Twenty-five service members, civilians and key spouses graduated from the 45th Space Wing Resiliency Training Assistant Course Sept. 22, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The 3-day course is taught by Master Resiliency Trainers, who provide expertise, guidance and structure to the Resiliency

 

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