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  • 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



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  • Patrick AFB wins 6 awards –Year of excellence

    The 45th Space Wing garnered four team awards to include: Child Development Program of the Year, Major General Eugene L. Eubank Award for the small base category of the Year, Operations Program of the Year and John L. Hennessy Award. Additionally, two members, Lt. Col. Paul N. Somer, prior 45th

  • 45th OSS change of command

    Col. Burton Catledge, 45th Operations Group commander, presents Lt. Col. Robert Shrader, 45th Operations Support Squadron commander, with a guidon during a change of command ceremony July 15, 2016, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. Changes of command are a military tradition representing the

  • 45th FSS change of command

    Col. Matthew Wallace, 45th Mission Support Group commander, presents Maj. Chong Gregory, 45th Force Support Squadron commander, with a guidon during a change of command ceremony July 15, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Changes of command are a military tradition representing the transfer of

  • USAF Academy cadets immerse in 45th Space Wing operations

    A group of cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy were given the opportunity to spend two weeks here as an introduction to military life. The program, named Operation Air Force, allows future leaders to visit active duty bases to learn about the various mission capabilities and responsibilities

  • Wing, school district unit to provide smooth transition

    The average military student faces transition challenges more than twice during high school and most military children will attend six to nine different school systems from kindergarten to 12th grade, according to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE).  To make the transition easier for 45th

  • 5th SLS change of command

    Col. Steven Lang, 45th Launch Group commander, presents Lt. Col. Waylon Mitchell, 5th Space Launch Squadron commander, with a guidon during a change of command ceremony July 7, 2016, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. Changes of command are a military tradition representing the transfer of

  • Squadron hosts run for America's birthday

    Members of the 45th Space Wing compete in a three mile run to celebrate America's 240th birthday July 30, 2016, at the Beach House Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The 45th Force Support Squadron hosted the Independence Day Beach Run, including a sandbag circuit of repetitions, one for each year since

 

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