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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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  • Fire Prevention Week scheduled Oct. 9-15

    Patrick firefighers are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association Oct. 9-15, 2016, as part of National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait, Check the date!”  The focus on smoke alarm replacement comes as the result of a recent survey conducted by NFPA, which showed

  • 45th CES technical sergeant among 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Each year, the Air Force selects 12 Outstanding Airmen to be recognized for their distinguished accomplishments. The award recognizes enlisted service members for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements.  Tech. Sgt. Michael Asuncion Jr., formerly

  • 45th Space Wing celebrates Air Force Birthday

    Members of Patrick Air Force Base celebrated the Air Force’s 69th Birthday at the Beach House Sept. 16, 2016, at Patrick AFB, Fla. The Air Force is a celebration of the proud history and heritage of American Airmen, the service’s longstanding culture of innovation, and the unique global aspects of

  • Changes to utility allowance for privatized military housing residents

    Earlier this year, the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Office released an updated policy for the privatized housing Utility Allowance Program. The updated policy changes how utility allowances are calculated for privatized housing across the Air Force.   Hunt Housing at Patrick AFB is

  • Patrick AFB lieutenant recognized for NSC Rising Star Award

    First Lt. Steven Kyle Futch, 5th Space Launch Squadron Critical Ground and First Stage Propulsion Air Force Responsible Engineer for the Delta IV Launch program, imparts a speech during the 2016 National Space Club Florida Committee Rising Star Award Ceremony luncheon Sept. 13, 2016, at Cape

  • SecAF visits Space Coast for 2nd time

    “It has been an incredible and busy seven days for you all at the 45th Space Wing,” said Secretary of the Air Force the Honorable Deborah Lee James during an all call held Sept. 9, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.  That statement was made in reference to the wing’s ability to transition from an

  • 45th Space Wing supports successful Atlas V OSIRIS REx launch

    The 45th Space Wing supported NASA’s successful launch of the OSIRIS REx spacecraft aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 here September 8 at 7:05 p.m. ET. The ULA Atlas V rocket is carrying NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification,

  • Cyber Command Readiness Inspection scheduled

    The 45th Space Wing is scheduled to undergo a base-wide inspection, known as a Cyber Command Readiness Inspection, or CCRI, from Sept. 12-16, 2016. Inspectors will evaluate every aspect of the network, such as vulnerabilities of equipment, adherence to security policy, and the culture of security

  • AFSPC commander offers Labor Day safety message

    To the Men and Women of Air Force Space Command, On Sept. 5, we pay tribute to the millions of dedicated men and women who, through their hard work, have contributed to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. Labor Day is a time to acknowledge our Nation’s work force, while

  • 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

 

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