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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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  • 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.