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  • How to dazzle the Inspector General

    By now most of you are fully aware the 45th Space Wing is leaning forward and preparing for a much anticipated readiness/compliance inspection in the late summer/early fall period. Having just come off the Air Mobility Command's IG team, I found myself reflecting on the words of wisdom that Gen.

  • Practice leads to readiness

    First off, let me just say "kudos" to all of you who supported the launch of an unarmed Trident II D5 missile from a British Royal Navy submarine Sunday on the Eastern Range.Also, thank you to each and every one of you out there as we had zero reported injuries during last week's holiday weekend.

  • Seeing happiness in the windshield

    In this first article since taking command of the 45th Operations Group, I need to say how happy my wife Antoinette and I are to rejoin the Shark family. We want to thank everyone at Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for the very warm welcome back home. As I said at the

  • Never forget 'those who gave all'

    Memorial Day kicks off a variety of summer activities, cook outs with family or friends, boating, picnics at the park, and numerous outdoor sports. Let's face it, Americans love summer! Yet, this weekend is not only an occasion to enjoy time off, but it is an important period for our nation to

  • 'Being a Shark' a privilege not all get to do

    Well folks... it's been two years now and it's reluctantly time to say good-bye.I say reluctantly, because I know, like many of you PCSing this summer, being a part of the Cape Canaveral legacy and home of the "The Sharks" is a privilege few of us in the Air Force actually get a chance to do.Looking

  • That Star Spangled Banner still waves

    This week started on a high note as members of the U.S. military, to include the 45th Space Wing, helped provide support for an awesome launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on Monday. And now, it will end on a high note, with Armed Forces Day Saturday. Former Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced

  • 'And the rockets’ red glare…'

    We are truly fortunate to serve in the uniformed forces of our great nation, in an idyllic location, on missions that have and will continue to have massive impacts on our national defense. We live and work on the spacecraft flight line! Our space launch mission is the nexus between space

  • We owe them love, gratitude and respect

    While all DOD observances are important, I can think of none more fitting - and more justified - than the one we celebrate today. Today we will join with other services and military installations around the world to celebrate Military Spouse Day.It would be impossible for me to put into words how

  • Alcohol and the Air Force don't mix

    As the start of the "101 Critical Days of Summer" nears, I would like to remind everyone to be safe in their recreational and leisure time activities, not only while using 45th Force Support Squadron facilities, but off-base as well.Here in Florida, we spend a lot of leisure time on and around the

  • The most important military resource

    I want to take a minute and discuss the importance of my most precious military resource, you. It is no secret that the profession of arms, our chosen profession, is a dangerous one. Thankfully, your professionalism and devotion mitigates many of the inherent risks.As professional warriors working



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  • 45th Space Wing enters Hurricane Condition III

    At 3 p.m. ET the 45th Space Wing entered Hurricane Condition III (HURCON III) in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. HURCON III indicates surface winds in excess of 58 mph, which could arrive in the area of the base within 72 hours.  We anticipate winds to reach 34 knots at approximately 7:30

  • 45th Space Wing enters Hurricane Condition IV

    The 45th Space Wing has entered Hurricane Condition IV (HURCON IV) in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. HURCON IV indicates surface winds in excess of 50 knots (58 mph) could arrive in the area of the base within 96 hours. During HURCON IV, specialized response teams at Patrick Air Force Base and

  • 28 Patrick-Cape members promote in October

    Congratulations to the following 28 Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of October:   Airman 1st Class: Caroline U. Rogers, 45th Aerospace Medicine Squadron   Senior Airman: Zacchaeus J. Smith, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron                                   Staff Sergeant:

  • Patrick AFB celebrates Worldwide Day of Play, STEM event

    Airmen and their families attended the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics classroom opening and Worldwide Day of Play Sept. 21, 2106, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The event included sports challenges, STEM activities, healthy cooking classes, dancing and more.      

  • 25 RTAs graduate, enhance resilience program

    Twenty-five service members, civilians and key spouses graduated from the 45th Space Wing Resiliency Training Assistant Course Sept. 22, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The 3-day course is taught by Master Resiliency Trainers, who provide expertise, guidance and structure to the Resiliency

  • 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

 

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