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  • Give yourselves a pat on the back

    Well, you did it again. Monday morning you helped light up the Florida coast with yet another picture-perfect launch of the Delta II rocket hauling a Navstar Global Positioning System spacecraft into orbit. And while the launch was perfect from a technical standpoint, it was a sad day for some

  • Education 'great equalizer'

    As we enter the month of August here on the Space Coast it means that summer is winding down for all of us, especially our children, as they will be heading back to school next week. While the thought of that big yellow bus returning to their doors may be haunting some of them, we must remember the

  • Leadership skills are timeless

    My son, Cadet Joseph Skojac, recently returned from USAF ROTC training. During his "debrief", we discussed his misadventures. When he told me about his experience as Squadron Standardization Officer and how he was responsible for standardizing the Camelbacks, it reminded me of one of the core

  • “Success” comes before work in one place only

    I learned a long, long time ago that the only place where "success" comes before "work" is in the dictionary. And that¹s why we continue to train and to exercise our capabilities every chance we get. The best processes in the world still remain imperfect and there is always room for improvement. Our

  • Teamwork - a way of thinking

    Teamwork is a way of thinking. Putting our team ahead of ourselves is the essence of "service before self." But like the "force" from Star Wars, teamwork has a good side and a dark side. As an instructor at the University of South Dakota, 15 of my 20 students in an English Literature course failed

  • Sharing responsibility as a Wing

    It certainly comes as no news to anyone that the Inspector General will be visiting Patrick AFB in the near future. With that in mind, the wing is currently in a sprint to ensure we put our best foot forward during the upcoming inspection. An essential portion of that preparation involves exercises.

  • Patience goes with perseverance

    The old saying "patience is a virtue" rings true over the past month as we persevere with our mission on the Eastern Launch Range. Patience is one of those qualities that may not come easy to you. For most of us, it is a learned characteristic, but it is an important one to have in the launch world,

  • Warrior Ethos - Part of an Airman for life

    When I joined the Air Force 27 years ago I'm certain I could not have used "Warrior Ethos" in a sentence and know what I was saying. But today, I feel it in my heart. I know it'll be with me forever - a gift which will continue to mature and serve me well the rest of my life. I'm a process nut and

  • It's not the bike; it's the rider

    I was deeply troubled by a report I read earlier this week detailing the considerable increases in motorcycle accidents involving our fellow blue-shirters service wide. Despite increased efforts to curtail this tragic trend, the number of accidents and deaths related to motorcycles continues to grow

  • Getting fit and staying safe doing so

    What a day we had during the Wing Sports Olympiad Day. Each unit met the goals: to enhance Esprit de Corps and accumulate points for the Annual Commander's Cup Trophy and you did it having fun! But as a wing, you met other goals, not set forth prior to the event. You all showed teamwork, dedication



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  • 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

  • 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.

  • 45th Space Wing successfully launches Falcon 9 JCSAT-16

    The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supported the successful SpaceX Falcon 9 JCSAT-16 launch Aug. 14, 2016, at 1:26 a.m. ET from Space Launch Complex 40 here. The Falcon 9 rocket is carrying the JCSAT-16 communications satellite built by Space Systems Loral for Tokyo-based SKY Perfect JSAT Corp.

 

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