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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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  • 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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