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  • You care, and it shows for all to see

    By now, we have all heard that this is the "Year of the Air Force Family."  As your commander, it makes me so very proud to see that not only do we espouse these slogans, but we also put them to work in our everyday lives.  Here's a case in point:Twenty months ago, ground was broken for a brand-new,

  • It¹s finally over ... but is it really?

    Unless you have been under a rock over the last two months, you all know that 45th Space Wing recently completed the Air Force Space Command Inspector General Operational Readiness Inspection /Unit Compliance Inspection. This inspection will probably be one of the most intense evaluations we ever

  • Most important shot is next one

    Ben Hogan once said "the most important shot in golf is the next one."  It doesn't matter whether you find yourself on the golf course or in the workplace; at some point every individual is going to face adversity. Sometimes it's a mistake you've made, but other times you just wake up on the

  • Autograph your work with excellence

    Autograph your work with excellence By Brig. Gen. Edward L. Bolton, Jr. Commander, 45th Space Wing Well, you did it again. And you were flawless ­ again ­ as you supported the launch of the 16th flight of an Atlas rocket from the Cape Tuesday evening and the 15th overall launch just this year from

  • Leading in stressful times

    Leading in stressful times By Lt. Col. Joseph J. Narrigan Commander, 45th Medical Operations Squadron I am confident in saying that leading is easier when all is going well. I am equally confident when I say that life is a contact sport so my first sentence won't get us very far. Studies have shown

  • Be safe; be a good Wingman

    Be safe; be a good Wingman By Gen. C. Robert Kehler Commander, Air Force Space Command Labor Day marks the end of summer and the last few days of the 2009 Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign. We lost a valuable member of our AFSPC family in June - not on vacation; just driving home from work on

  • Safety: Keep the odds in your favor

    Safety: Keep the odds in your favor By Brig. Gen. Edward L. Bolton, Jr. Commander, 45th Space Wing Safety. You are probably wondering how many times you are going to hear that word. Well, I'll tell you right up front so there is no doubt whatsoever in your mind: often. In case you didn't get the

  • On your mark, get set, exercise!

    On your mark, get set, exercise! By Brig. Gen. Edward L. Bolton, Jr. Commander, 45th Space Wing PATRICK AFB, Fla. -- Well, all the coaching, cajoling, teaching, preparing, prodding and practicing for the Operational Readiness Inspection will now be put to the test, again, beginning next week. It's

  • Begin by learning the playbook

    Begin by learning the playbook By Lt. Col. Todd Ellison Deputy Commander, 45th Operations Squadron PATRICK AFB, Fla. --The great basketball player Michael Jordan once said, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." As we prepare for our upcoming inspection, I believe

  • Team cohesion equals success

    Team cohesion equals success By Lt. Col. David Hook Commander, 5th Space Launch Squadron The wing has been working tirelessly the past several months checking and double checking self-inspection programs, exercising deployment centers and honing contingency response actions in anticipation of the



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  • Fourteenth Air Force commander unveils new intent, strategic plan

    Early on in his second year as Commander, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), Air Force Space Command; and Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space, U.S. Strategic Command, Lt. Gen. David Buck issued an updated Commander’s Strategic Intent and Strategic Plan.  The documents provide

  • 45th Space Wing to celebrate 25 years of assured access to space

    The 45th Space Wing will celebrate another significant milestone in its rich and storied history of providing assured access to space, when the wing turns 25 years young on Nov. 12, 2016. A celebration will take place Nov. 10, 2016, at the Patrick Air Force Base Beach House from 2-6 p.m.

  • Military Working Dogs honored during medal presentation

    Members of the U.S. War Dog’s Association presented medals to two of Patrick Air Force Base’s Military Working Dogs Nov. 4, 2016, at Patrick AFB, Fla. One medal was presented to Pancho, a Military Working Dog, deceased, and Damon, a Military Working Dog, retiring, for their service and dedication to

  • 34 Patrick-Cape members promote in November

    Congratulations to the following 34 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of November: Senior Airman:Kelcey R. Dumas, 45th Medical Operations Squadron  Cameron N. Mosley, 45th Aerospace Medicine Squadron  Ryan S. Schumacher, 45th AMDS

  • AFSPC enlisted Airman selected for Officer Training School

    Tech. Sgt. Tamara Acfalle, 45th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, was selected to commission through the Senior Leadership Enlisted Commissioning Program Oct. 27, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The program is available to enlisted Airmen who are U.S. citizens 

  • Space warrior marks his return

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Gen. John W. Raymond assumed command from Gen. John E. Hyten as commander of U.S. Air Force Space Command during a ceremony here Oct. 25.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein presided over the change of command ceremony.Hyten will assume command of U.S.

  • Center renamed to honor General Sands

    The Air Force Space & Missile History Center near the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station South Gate was renamed the Sands Space History Center during an official ceremony today in the history center’s main hall.   The 45th Space Wing and the Air Force Space & Missile Museum Foundation hosted the

  • CCAFS launch operations resume after Hurricane Matthew

    A United Launch Alliance shipment arrives at port via the Mariner Oct. 12, 2016 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The 45th Space Wing worked with ULA to ensure operations resumed within a week following Hurricane Matthew. Due to the potential impact of the storm, CCAFS closed Oct. 6, 2016 to

  • Emergency Family Assistance Center opens

    The 45th Comptroller Squadron process reimbursement claims and paper vouchers for active duty, civilians and dependents with Evacuation Orders during Hurricane Matthew at the Emergency Family Assistance Center at the Airman & Family Readiness Center Oct. 11, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. In

 

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