Photo shows a rocket launching into space.

News

    No Items.

Feature Search

  • Character: one’s moral compass

    Character is the foundation of successful leadership. The Air Force Academy defines character as one's moral compass, and the sum of those qualities of moral excellence, which compel a person to do the right thing despite pressure or temptations to the contrary. If you allow your character to be

  • Smart sponsors = PCS success

    You only get one chance to make a first impression and we all know how lasting that can be. So, as we approach one of the busiest PCS times of the year, I want all leaders to emphasize the importance of an effective Airmen sponsorship program.Some of you may have had very helpful sponsors upon your

  • Safety: don’t take it for granted

    As I reflect on next month's year of leadership theme, I'm reminded of my first assignment. I was at the base lake for a squadron function. My buddy asked me to be his partner in a two-man boat race. I said OK. As I got into the boat, I noticed two life jackets; one was in good condition, one was

  • Retirees deserve utmost respect, gratitude

    All of us who wear the uniform are familiar with those people who proudly served our nation over the years and are now enjoying the fruits of their selfless service as retirees. Sometimes, though, in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives we may not remember what they have done.But not this

  • Saying thanks to the whole team

    The 45th Space Wing had a very eventful past month: the largest wing deployment exercise in a long time, four successful launches and a successful shuttle landing. The success of these events did not happen by chance, rather through the hard work, attention to detail and dedication of the entire

  • Robert Goddard would have been proud

    Eighty-three years ago, space pioneer Robert Goddard successfully launched the first liquid-fueled rocket. The culmination of five years of work, it only flew 41 feet during its brief 2.5 second flight but it proved the concept of liquid-fueled rockets.One generation later, the 45th Space Wing, in

  • No matter what, character first, mission always

    As we come off a period where the wing has had five successful major launch/range operations in less than 30 days, to include a shuttle landing, I've had a little down time to reflect on the role character has played in our successes.Character plays a major role in what we term "mission assurance."

  • Military children appreciated

    Few Americans fail to recognize the daily sacrifices that military members make for their nation around the world.They may not, however, recognize the daily sacrifices made by the children military members leave behind as they selflessly protect our nation.A vast number of military kids must live

  • Character… it's a military necessity

    Character. When you hear that word what's the first thing that comes to your mind? Maybe it's a cartoon character or that person in your section that makes everyone laugh no matter what the situation is. In the right context those definitions could be appropriate, but as we transition into April,

  • Many claim to be one, but they're a special breed

    With the current operations and deployment tempo our Air Force is facing, it is more important than ever that we ensure that those who serve under us at all levels, military servicemembers and civilian workers, have someone they can turn to for sound advice and trusted council. Our nation expects



News Search

  • 9 graduate CGO professional development course

    Nine members graduated from the Company Grade Officer’s Professional Development Course Aug. 12, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Over the past week, company grade officers and select civilians participated in a course designed to equip the next generation of leaders here. Outside of learning

  • Help control mosquitoes that spread Zika virus

    By now, many Florida residents have likely heard of the Zika virus and how it’s primarily contracted.   Currently, the Florida Department of Health has identified an area with local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission in Miami, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Additionally, Governor

  • Do your part to keep wildlife healthy

    Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., have a variety of indigenous wildlife that share where we live and work. Some of the wildlife is considered to be protected, endangered species. Care and caution must be considered when we encounter them.   All personnel are

  • 19 Patrick-Cape members promote in August

    Congratulations to the following 19 Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of August:         AIRMAN:Elijah E. Cantave, 45th Space Wing                                                                                                                              AIRMAN 1ST

  • 45th SFS change of command

    Col. Matthew Wallace, 45th Mission Support Group commander, presents Maj. Megan Hall, 45th Security Forces Squadron guidon during a change of command ceremony July 29, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Changes of command are a military tradition representing the transfer of responsibilities from

  • 45th OSS ensures safe flying operations at Patrick AFB

    Senior Airmen Damon Sheperd, airfield management operations supervisor, and Henson Greene, airfield management shift lead, measure distances between aircraft to ensure there is adequate wingtip clearance at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., July 28, 2016. The Airmen are members of the 45th Operations

  • 45th Space Wing supports successful Atlas V NROL-61 launch

    The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supported United Launch Alliance’s successful launch of the NROL-61 spacecraft aboard an Atlas V rocket from Launch Complex 41 here July 28, 2016, at 8:37 a.m. ET. The ULA Atlas V rocket is carrying a national security payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance

  • Patrick AFB veteran nominated for ‘Veterans in Blue’

    For the past six years, the Air Force Public Affairs Agency recognizes veterans for their valuable and lasting contributions to America's modern, preeminent Air, Space & Cyberspace Force. This year, one of Patrick’s own, retired Don Shelton, deputy commander of the 45th Space Wing Detachment 3, and

  • Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Course graduates

    Congratulations to Patrick-Cape’s newest graduates of the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Professional Enhancement Course July 21, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. SNCOPEC is a five-day course designed to augment and reinforce information taught in basic military training, technical training,

  • 45th Space Wing supports SpaceX’s CRS-9 mission launch

    The 45th Space Wing supported SpaceX’s successful launch of a Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft headed to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 40 here July 18, 2016, at 12:45 a.m. ET.At approximately eight minutes after the launch, SpaceX successfully landed the Falcon 9 first-stage

 

United States Space Force logo

Official United States Space Force Website