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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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  • 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

  • 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

 

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