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  • In Times of Change, Some Things Remain Constant

    As you are well aware, both the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force recently resigned their positions amidst the controversy surrounding the shipment of sensitive missile components to Taiwan. Significantly, their dual resignations are unprecedented and they should serve as a reminder to

  • Excellence through accountability

    The mission of the 45 Space Wing is a complicated one that depends on thousands of Airmen, civil servants, and contractors doing very detailed work in a tightly coordinated manner. The slightest error at any point in the process can mean disastrous results, from a rocket failing to launch, to a

  • Honoring our flag

    June 14 is National Flag Day. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. Title 36 of the United States Code is the official statute on Flag Day; however it is at the President's discretion to

  • Responsibility & accountability: our duty

    Change is something that we have become accustomed to in the Air Force over the past few years. One large change that has happened at the top of our Air Force is the resignations of two of our leaders. I want to spend some time today and discuss two issues that these resignations have brought to the

  • The winds of change

    Recently, the 45th Mission Support Group successfully stood up the newly formed 45th Force Support Squadron (FSS). This historic event marked the culmination of ongoing efforts to join the Mission Support and Services Squadrons into a viable, cohesive team, better able to serve the Patrick and Cape

  • NCO Leadership: Critical to our success

    I recently attended the Air Force Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference, where CMSAF Rodney McKinley gathered all the command chiefs, Professional Military Education commandants, and career field mangers to discuss the current state of the Air Force as well as the strategic goals shared by senior

  • Victory on fields of friendly strife

    "Upon the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that upon other fields on other days will bear the fruits of victory," said Gen. Douglas MacArthur. As I was forced to memorize Gen MacArthur's quote during my Air Force training, I didn't realize the truth behind the meaning until I realized

  • So much more than a long weekend

    All across the United States, Americans will gather together this weekend to host a neighborhood or family cookout, play in a softball tournament, check out the shopping specials at the mall or pack the car up and head to the beach.There is nothing wrong with doing any of these things, but I ask

  • We all have a part in the Cyberspace domain

    One of the most critical tools we use at work on a daily basis is our computer, and by extension the network services connected to it. Still, sometimes we don't understand its full capabilities and potential vulnerabilities.We've become so dependent on our computers and network connections that when

  • Champions again – with class!

    Wow! Last week was sure a week to remember. Not only did we garner the Air Force Space Command Installation Excellence Award - the third time we've won at the MAJCOM level - we also blew away the competition at the Guardian Challenge Awards Ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base. From the moment we



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  • Taking aim with CATM Airmen

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Lamoureux, 45th SW command chief, got certified on the M870 shotgun during a certification course at Combat Arms Training Maintenance April 28, 2016 at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.

  • 45th Space Wing cleans up CCAFS beaches

    More than 60 volunteers gathered debris during the annual Spring Beach Cleanup at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., beaches April 28, 2016. Airmen, civilians and family members spent four hours and removed approximately 5 tons of trash from the beach. The cleanup was organized by the 45th

  • 45th Contracting Squadron wins AFSPC Awards

    The 45th Contracting Squadron was recently recognized with four awards from Air Force Space Command; three individual awards and one team award."Our mission at 45th CONS is to provide best value contracting solutions to the 45th Space Wing and mission partners," said Lt. Col. Aaron Boyd, 45th CONS

  • 45th Space Wing wins Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    The 45th Space Wing won the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptional meritorious service from Oct. 1, 2014 to Sept. 30, 2015.According to Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, the wing achieved unprecedented milestones during this period."We serve as the world's premier and

  • 45th SW commander and command chief experience Air Force dirty jobs

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Lamoureux, 45th Space Wing command chief, assisted the 45th Space Communications Squadron on cable repairs April 18 in Manhole 208 at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.During their time with 45th SCS cable maintenance,

  • Patrick AFB solidifies partnership with Brevard Schools

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, and the Brevard County School Board signed a memorandum of agreement during a quarterly Military Child Education Working Group meeting April 15 at the Patrick AFB Youth Center.The agreement is designed to address the transition of military

  • Patrick kicks off Month of the Military Child

    The 45th Force Support Squadron kicked off "Month of the Military Child" with their second annual "Play for a Day" event held on Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., April 9.The event included a variety of activities to introduce the military community to many of the squadron's services available at

  • 45th SW supports SpaceX’s CRS 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 April 8 at 4:43 p.m. ET.This is the seventh major launch operation for the Eastern Range this year, and this launch is the eighth

 

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