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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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  • 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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