Explosion occurs at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

At approximately 9:07 a.m. Sept. 1, 2016, an explosion occurred at launch complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Initial reports indicated that there were no casualties and there has been no threat to public safety. CCAFS Emergency Management is providing the initial on-scene

32 Patrick-Cape members promote in September

Congratulations to the following 32 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of September:   Airman: Ramon J. Thomas, 45th Comptroller Squadron   Airman 1st Class: Linsey A. Renteria, 45th Security Forces Squadron                                                    Boaz

Clergy Appreciation Day lifts spirits

Team Patrick-Cape Airmen selected for promotion

 Congratulations to the following 45th Space Wing and mission partner Airmen at Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station who were selected for promotion to the rank of staff sergeant:Roccio Acosta, 45th Medical Support SquadronDaniel Adams, 45th Civil Engineer SquadronKristy

Wing donates to Feds Feed Families

Feds Feed Families drop off locations at Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station are available through August 31.“We have about one more week to make a difference in people's lives and to be there for our nation again like we have always been,” said Staff Sgt. Terrell Phillips,

45th SW supports successful Delta IV AFSPC-6 launch

The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supported United Launch Alliance’s successful launch of the third and fourth Orbital ATK-built Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program satellites aboard a Delta IV rocket from Space Launch Complex 37B hereat 12:52  a.m. EDT.The AFSPC-6 mission will

Community awards Patrick Airmen with valor

Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, assists the Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida with the presentation of the Medal of Valor to Tech Sgt, William Shankles, 45th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant at the chamber’s Valor Awards banquet on Aug. 17, 2016. The

Force Protection is everyone’s business

Due to recent terrorist events around the world and general threats against military installations; all military, civilians and base contractors should remain alert and immediately report potential indicators of terrorist preoperational surveillance and planning activities. These indicators may

Working together strengthens communities

Since taking command last year, Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, has focused on community engagement to strengthen relationships and bridge communication as a means to continue a dialogue with the community at large on the evolution of today’s Air Force launch enterprise. On

Two wing members inducted to hall of fame

The National Space Club, Florida Committee inducted Kathy Winters and Roger McCormick from the 45th Space Wing into their Space Worker Hall of Fame Aug. 9, 2016, for their significant contributions to America’s space program.