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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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  • Go for launch: Airmen forecast weather for space missions

    Predicting weather for space missions is tough enough. But when forecasts cover part of Florida's lightning alley, where a rocket blasting off could spur strikes, the demands of the job can skyrocket."Launches can trigger lightning strikes even when you don't have lightning in the area," said Kathy

  • Patrick Dining facility named best food service program

    The Air Force Services Agency has named the Riverside Dining Facility at Patrick Air Force Base the winner of the coveted Hennessy Trophy for the East Region in 2016, on March, 21, 2016. The Hennessy Award is presented to the Air Force Installation with the best Food Service Program in the Air

  • 45th SW supports successful Atlas V OA-6 launch

    The 45th Space Wing supported NASA's successful launch of Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 here March 22 at 11:05 p.m. ET.The ULA Atlas V rocket is carrying Cygnus cargo vessel OA-6, a resupply mission to the International

  • 45th SW Annual Awards announced

    Congratulations to the 45th Space Wing Annual Award Winners from 2015 of Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., March 11, 2016. More photos can be found via the 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base's Facebook page, under the album titled: 2015 Annual Awards

  • 45th Space Wing, 920th Rescue Wing hold astronaut recovery demo

    The 45th Operations Group's Detachment 3 and the 920th Rescue Wing held an astronaut recovery demonstration March 14, 2016, along the Banana River, west of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The demonstration involved Air Force Guardian Angel Airmen and aircraft of the 920th Rescue Wing to showcase

  • Wing, mission partners build resiliency team

    Airmen stationed at Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., recently graduated from the 45th Space Wing Resiliency Training Assistant Course and joined the base resiliency team.The RTA graduates will provide resilience training to military, civilian personnel and families

  • AF Assistance Fund kicks off March 23

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Lamoureux, 45th SW command chief, make their contribution to the Air Force Assistance Fund at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., March 9, 2016. The campaign runs from March 23 to May 1, 2016, and benefits the Air Force Aid

  • Patrick-Cape hosts AF ROTC Det. 785

    Members of the University of Memphis Air Force ROTC Detachment 785 visited Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., and received a firsthand look at the 45th Space Wing's mission and day-to-day operations, March 7, 2016. The cadets' visit exposed them to a real-world Air

  • Motorcycle Safety: On the road to success

    Motorcycle riders from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., participated, March 4, in the first Motorcycle Mentorship Ride of 2016. After a safety brief, riders departed Patrick AFB en route to Daytona Beach to explore Bike Week and as a method of motorcycle training. The 45th Space Wing plans to host

 

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