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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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  • Space Coast honors newest chiefs

    Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Cody made a special visit to the Space Coast to welcome nine Airmen to the rank of chief master sergeant at a ceremony in Cocoa Beach, March 6."When you look at your stripes be proud of them.  Becoming a chief doesn't happen overnight," Cody said. "You

  • 45th Space Wing successfully launches Falcon 9 SES-9

    The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing supported the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of the SES-9 communications satellite March 4, 2016, at 6:35 p.m. EST from Launch Complex 40 here.SES-9 was built by Boeing Satellite Systems and is designed to operate for 15 years in geosynchronous orbit. The satellite

  • SAF-AA visits Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

    Patricia J. Zarodkiewicz, Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, visited and met with several members of the 45th Space Wing at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Feb. 24-25, 2016. Zarodkiewicz was introduced to the mission and toured facilities, received mission briefings

  • Airmen look ahead after historic GPS satellite mission

    Capt. Trung Nguyen was born the year the first of the latest series of GPS satellites was blasted into space.Twenty seven years later, the Airman helped process the final GPS IIF satellite, worth about $131 million, before it was launched on an Atlas V rocket in early February."All your work leads

  • Bleeding for a cause

    More than 38 blood donations were collected from Airmen and civilians during a blood drive, nearly doubling the original projected number of 17, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. March 1, 2016. OneBlood, the collecting agency, distributes nearly one million units of blood and provides blood for

  • 30 Patrick-Cape promote in March

    Congratulations to the following 30 service members who are projected to promote in the month of March:SENIOR AIRMAN:Steven G. Goebel, 45th Civil Engineer SquadronTravis S. Henderson, 45th CESShayne P. Herndon, Cyber Caps SquadronBianca C. Hilgersgallagher, 45th CESCody D. Mclaughlin, 45

  • Falcon 9 launch attempt aborts prior to liftoff

    A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the SES-9 payload was aborted at Space Launch Complex 40 prior to liftoff at 7:21 p.m. EST.  Following the abort, the launch then officially scrubbed at 7:34 p.m. EST and the range will begin evaluating new launch dates from the customer no earlier than 48 hours from Feb.

  • Patrick AFB Honor Guard performs at Daytona 500

    Members of the Patrick Air Force Base Honor Guard Team in Florida were proud to provide support during the Daytona 500, Feb. 21, 2016 at Daytona Beach, Fla. The mission of the Patrick AFB Honor Guard is to represent Airmen to the American public and to ensure a legacy of Airmen who: promote the

  • Riverside Dining Facility competes for Hennessy Award

    The 45th Space Wing welcomes the U.S. Air Force Hennessy Team Feb. 11, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., as part of an Air Force Hennessy evaluation. The team is evaluating the Riverside Dining Facility staff and facility's food operations, as the team competes for the Hennessy Award.The

 

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