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  • A trait every leader should exhibit

    I had the opportunity to attend the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy graduation last week. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley was the guest speaker. He told a story about an Eielson Air Force Base wing commander and command chief who stood at the main gate on a cold evening and

  • Shuttle launch; not a bad way to start

    While millions of people around the world watched the spectacular night launch of the Shuttle last Friday night, I had a birds-eye view of many of the behind-the-scenes tasks that were flawlessly carried out at the Morrell Operations Center by accomplished experts of the 45th Space Wing.The more I

  • Reflections on leadership

    Recently, Gen. C. Robert Kehler, Commander of Air Force Space Command, challenged leaders at every level to accept responsibility, take ownership, enforce standards, and demand accountability. Under the banner, "Year of Leadership," we will emphasize leadership attributes and traits, improve our

  • Thank vets every chance you get

    On Veterans Day, I had the honor of representing the 45th Space Wing by attending the 26th consecutive "Massing of the Colors" Veterans Day ceremony held at Brevard Community College in Cocoa.To say it was an uplifting, emotional, and inspirational experience would be an understatement.It is yet

  • Medicine requires ‘excellence in all we do’

    As the commander of the 45th Medical Support Squadron I have to say the men and women in my squadron demonstrate excellence in all they do. They strive not to maintain the status quo but to be the best in the Air Force by supporting customers in the Pharmacy, Radiology, Laboratory, Resource

  • Regarding the issue of housing…

    As my dad always says, "You have two ears and one mouth for a reason." Well, I have been doing a lot of listening over the past almost two weeks as I have visited many of you around the Cape and at Patrick.I am very serious about learning as much as I can from all of you, because I know that you are

  • Doing the right things for the right reasons

    As many of you may recall, the core values are November's focus area for Air Force Space Command's Year of Leadership and it seems appropriate to place special emphasis on them during this time. Every aspect of our Air Force life is captured in our core values. Our core values are not just for the

  • Here and ready to get started

    Greetings Sharks! Thank you all for making the change of command an impressive, professional ceremony. I am humbled to follow in the steps of a great leader and honored to be your 45th Space Wing commander. I also need to thank you for the warm reception you showed my wife, Patricia, my family and I

  • Air Force Core Values: more than just words

    October's "Year of Leadership" focus has been "Discipline." For November, the focus shifts to our Core Values, the very principles that are the backbone of discipline.Former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Ryan said, "our Core Values, Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All

  • 'You're as good as they get'

    This will be my last 'From the Top' as your Commander of the 45th Space Wing. Tuesday morning, I will pass the Wing flag over to General Ed Bolton with great reluctance, but I will do so knowing that he takes command of an installation that is operating at its peak.From the youngest airman basic to



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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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