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  • Cape Commander? Mayor? Who is Detachment 1?

    Although I've only been the Detachment 1 commander for a short period of time, these first couple of months have opened my eyes to the Det's role in this amazing place we call Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. So much so that I've been asked to provide my insight into the Det by writing this

  • Training, mentoring go hand-in-hand

    Along with everything else we do, in just the past week alone, we helped launch a NASA shuttle Sunday evening and partnered with the Space and Missile Systems Center and our industry partners in preparation to send up a military communications satellite and a global positioning system satellite that

  • Mentoring a 'win-win' relationship

    March's leadership theme is mentorship. Having the opportunity to address this topic has allowed me to reflect on individuals who have positively influenced me throughout my life and reinforced the importance of our Core Values and Air Force culture. I venture my experience is not too much different

  • Launches don't 'just happen'

    Just when I didn't think I could be more proud to be your commander, you do something even more impressive to make me even prouder. Seven days ago, we helped support NASA's Kepler launch, a three and one-half year mission designed to scan a portion of the Milky Way for rocky planets that are similar

  • Things to keep in mind for the 'sometimes'

    Sometimes... do you feel like you're just spinning your wheels? Sometimes... do you feel like you're not getting where you want to be? Sometimes... do you feel like whatever you do is not good enough? Let me tell you, you're not alone. More importantly, there really is an easy way forward.

  • Basically, it's all about attitude, attitude, attitude

    By now, you've heard the word - the IG may be coming as early as this summer. I know what you are thinking...highest ops tempo in years, inspection failures on the rise across the command, budget cuts, audit findings...how are we going to deliver the standard of excellence the 45th Space Wing is

  • With all we do, don’t forget ‘Family Readiness’

    Right now, we have have the potential to have, starting with tonight, three launches in the next eight days. To say we're "busy" would be the understatement of the year.I know how hard you have been working to make these happen, then re-configure the range and make it happen again. And again. And

  • 'No one has ever become poor by giving.'

    "Commitment to caring." If ever there was a slogan most appropriate to its campaign, this one is it. As you probably know, the Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off Monday here at Patrick and at the Cape, and the campaign will run through April 10.Like we talked about last week, these are almost

  • The leadership/followership dynamic

    What do great leaders really know about followership? They're leaders, right? They were born with all those good leader traits and characteristics, and from the day they drew their first breath, they've been leaders in every situation they've encountered. They've dedicated their entire lives to

  • $upport Military $aves Week

    Let me begin by telling you how proud I was with the way you welcomed Lt. Gen. Larry D. James, commander, 14th Air Force, and his wife, Susan earlier this week. You all were poised, professional and most of all, right on point when he asked for clarification or for your advice, opinions and



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  • 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.

  • 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

 

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