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  • Looking Back for the Future

    Is anyone else surprised it's 2009? I can hardly believe 2008 is over. January has been designated by General Kehler to be the month to focus on education and training. As I reflect back on this last year, I realized a few educational opportunities I instigated and others just happened. Both had

  • Out with the old; in with a (busier) New Year

    Well, let me begin by wishing all of you a very Happy New Year. I hope you were able to take a little time off, get some much needed rest, spend time with family and friends and re-charge your inner batteries from what was a very busy 2008.And, thanks to all of you, a very successful 2008.Every

  • Relax, have fun and be safe

    It's hard to believe that the year is almost over and 2009 is coming around the corner.In the short time that I have been here, you have shown me how hard the members of Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station workday in and day out, 365 days a year. Now, it is time for you to

  • Success needs a solid foundation

    Education has not come easy for me. It's been a worthwhile struggle and a life long journey which has taken me farther than I ever imagined. Oh, trust me, I have made my share of mistakes (maybe we'll talk about that in another column), but I have triumphed as well.Traveling down the Year of

  • An Airman's view of the Air Warfare Symposium

    When the subject of the Air Warfare Symposium came up at our weekly staff meeting a few weeks ago, I didn't think much of it. That is, until my supervisor said "David, why don't you go to this?"So last Thursday morning I found myself on a bus in full dress blues with 45 other members of the 45th

  • Sunday's lesson, 67 years later

    "Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger."Sounds familiar doesn't it? Like it could be said today?Well, these words were spoken 67 years ago last Monday by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, one day after the Japanese

  • Mentoring matters to many (Air)men

    Has a mentor made a difference in your life? As a mid-level captain stationed at Cape Canaveral in 1998, I considered separating from the United States Air Force. My job wasn't bad but I lacked focus. I didn't view my role in the Air Force as significant and I had little sense of being a part of

  • Training necessary, crucial to success and safety

    Before I got the opportunity to command here, one of the things I already knew was how well our people respond in the face of adversity.Well, after seeing how well all units, agencies and offices responded to the well-designed, weeklong Anti-Terrorism exercise, it's easy to see why real-world events

  • One success in a row is still a success...

    "The one true meaningful measure of merit in the launch vehicle business is completing one launch in a row successfully." -- Mike Spence, sage launch veteran.Many in our business get caught up in the incredible string of successes we've had over the past eight years in the launch business - over 60

  • Give thanks for all the bountiful gifts you have

    Most of us will be celebrating Thanksgiving Thursday with our friends and families, enjoying each other's company as we take a break from the hustle and bustle of life. There are, however, many members of the 45th Space Wing and our mission partners - especially the 920th Rescue Wing - who will be



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  • Between the Lines: Overhauling 45th SW reserved parking

    Several changes to reserved parking across the installation have materialized over the past three months. In that time, the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron has removed, installed or modified more than 750 reserved parking signs. The changes reflect Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander's

  • 45th Space Wing’s Wingman Day on display

    Members of the 45th Space Wing participated in Wingman Day May 20, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Wingman Day provides Airmen with an opportunity to focus on each other, reflect on the importance of their teammates, and the mission. The theme for this Wingman Day is: Creating a Culture of

  • 23 Patrick-Cape members promote in June

    Congratulations to the following 23 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of June:                                                                                                                                        Airman:Valerie L. Reeves, Cyber Caps Squadron

  • 45th SW successfully launches Falcon 9 THAICOM-8

    The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supported the successful SpaceX Falcon 9 THAICOM-8 launch today at 5:39 p.m. ET from Launch Complex 40 here. Thaicom PLC's THAICOM-8 satellite will provide Ku-band broadcast and data services to Thailand, Southeast Asia, India and Africa. This is the ninth

  • Wing command chief shadows 45th CONS Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. Jason Lamoureux, 45th Space Wing command chief visited the 45th Contracting Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., May 25, 2016. The wing commander and command chief visit with 45th SW members each month in order to gain a better understanding of the jobs their Airmen do daily,

  • 1st ROPS change of command

    Col. Thomas G. Falzarano, 45th Operations Group commander, presents Lt. Col. Monique Delauter, 1st Range Operations Squadron commander, with the 1st ROPS guidon during a change of command ceremony May 20, 2016, at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Morrell Operations Center, Fla. Changes of

  • Patrick AFB holds ceremony to honor fallen heroes

    The 45th Security Forces Squadron honored all law enforcement and first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice during the National Police Week Opening and Fallen Heroes Ceremony May 16, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. This year’s National Police Week dates are held May 15-21, 2016. A

  • Welsh visits Patrick AFB, focuses on people, pride

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III told Airman Keegan Atherton, "I would die for you and you would die for me too," during his closing remarks at an all call May 9 at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, driving home his point about what makes the Air Force unique and different to him.

  • CSAF visits Patrick-Cape, focuses on people, pride

    "I would die for you and you would die for me too," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III said to Airman Keegan Atherton, 45th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics, during his closing remarks at an All Call, directly driving home his point about what makes the Air Force unique and

 

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