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  • These times they are a' changin'

    "Change" is defined by Webster's Dictionary as "to cause to become different; alter; transform; convert," all of which strike anxiety into the normal person, certainly in me. There are often times when we all desire that steady constant lifestyle that provides a sense of comfort in knowing what is

  • PT: Make it a part of your routine

    Sound physical fitness is an essential part of our readiness as Airmen. Today's Air Force is expeditionary. We are on the move and often in harms way. In the words of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley, "Airmen must constantly hone their physical abilities to withstand and overcome

  • Welcoming the challenge of high standards

    A quote by Shepard Kurnit, a highly successful 20th century advertising executive, reminded me of the renewed emphasis on standards in the Air Force and Air Force Space Command. He stated, "I'd push people back to their typewriters and drawing tables, telling them: 'You can do better; you have to do

  • It's not easy being 'the new kid on the block'

    As we say a most fond farewell to our Mission Support Group Commander Col. Mark Bontrager, it is a visible reminder that we in the military are always in motion, moving in and out of new responsibilities in new places. We all know that it's not always easy being "the new kid on the block."So with

  • Farewell to the 45th Space Wing

    To the men and women of the Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral AFS communities, thank you for making the last two years in command of the 45th Mission Support Group so absolutely awesome! It's no wonder that the 45th Space Wing is the #1 Spacelift Wing in the world. As I top off this command tour and a

  • Protecting our most valuable resource

    Well, we are half way through our "101 Critical Days of Summer" and I am pleased to say we have improved over our safety numbers from one year ago. That tells me you are taking care of yourselves and your fellow Airmen.To ensure we continue this positive trend throughout the remainder of the summer,

  • Know when to take the opportunity to be a leader

    I am so proud of the Air Force. When the time comes to use their skills, Airmen are ready. When it comes to being leaders, Airmen are ready. This kind of readiness comes from taking advantage of opportunities to gain experience. Into each Airman's life come opportunities - some exciting, some not so

  • Happy birthday, America!

    All across the United States today, communities are coming together to celebrate our nation's 232nd birthday in a sea of red, white and blue.On that long ago day in Philadelphia's Independence Hall leaders made a bold decision. When they signed their names to the Declaration of Independence, they

  • Be a smart agent of change

    During a recent Air Staff Call, former Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne urged the crowd to be "agents of change." Specifically he challenged action officers, senior NCOs and mid-grade civilians to pass on their strategic perspective when they leave Headquarters for new bases and wings. He

  • MAC honors junior troops at Tides

    In today's Air Force, we are living in a "do more with less" environment and that is unlikely to change anytime in the near future. We demand much from our people and don't always take the opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation to our enlisted professionals. That's why events such as



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  • Patrick hosts annual Individual Ready Reserve Muster

    The 45th Force Support Squadron in coordination with the 45th Medical Group, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron, 45th Security Forces Squadron, 920th Rescue Wing, 333rd Recruiting Squadron, and Veterans Administration, held their Annual Individual Ready Reserve Muster at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., May

  • 45th SW successfully launches Falcon 9 JCSAT-14

    The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing supported the successful SpaceX Falcon 9 JCSAT-14 launch May 6 at 1:21 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 40 here.JCSAT-14 is a communications satellite designed and manufactured by Space Systems/Loral for SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation based in Tokyo, Japan.  The

  • 14th AF commander and command chief visit 45th Space Wing team

    Lt. Gen. David J. Buck, commander, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), Air Force Space Command; and commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space, U.S. Strategic Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Craig Neri, 14th AF command chief and command senior enlisted leader for JFCC Space, visited

  • 45th SW successfully launches Falcon 9 JCSAT-14

    The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing supported the successful SpaceX Falcon 9 JCSAT-14 launch May 6 at 1:21 a.m. EST from Launch Complex 40 here.JCSAT-14 is a communications satellite designed and manufactured by Space Systems/Loral for SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. The

  • 45th Weather Squadron wins AFSPC innovation award

    The 45th Weather Squadron was one of two winners for the Air Force Space Command Ivan A. Getting Innovation Award for 2015.  For the award program, having two winners was a first.  Mr. James P. Fisher, Irregular Warfare Analyst at Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colo., was the other winner of

  • Key spouses give back to the community

    The Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station key spouses worked with Together We Rise over the past seven weeks to aid local foster children in transitioning to a new home.The project consisted of creating 48 'Sweet Cases' filled with items such as teddy bears, coloring books and

  • Lights out for sea turtles

    Sea turtle nesting season is May 1 to Oct. 31, and the 45th Space Wing, mission partners, residents and visitors, are reminded to observe and help protect wildlife by extinguishing all nonessential light between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. during nesting season. This helps minimize injury or death to sea

  • 40 Patrick-Cape members promote in May

    Airman 1st Class:Evan R. Rauh, 45th Contracting Squadron  Samantha J. Westerman, 45th Aerospace Medicine Squadron  Senior Airman:Montana D. Beckham, Cyber Caps SquadronPatrick R. Day, 45th Space Wing Samantha L. Mitchell, OL AA 45th Operations Support Squadron  Staff Sergeant:Brian J. Bailey, 45th

  • It's not too late to give: AFAF 'runs' through May 1

    Members of Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., participate in an Air Force Assistance Fund 5K run at the beach here April 29, 2016. The AFAF campaign began March 23 and ends May 1, 2016. All proceeds go to four charities, which are: The Air Force Aid Society benefits

 

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