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  • Fitness is important, but don't hurt yourself

    With Air Force physical fitness standards incorporated into annual performance evaluations, physical fitness has become serious business. Recently, overly aggressive training has become a trend, causing a noticeable increase in number of fitness-related injuries.Well-designed exercise programs

  • Taking care of our people

    The Air Force has been very consistent in staying focused on three priorities: win today's fight, take care of our people and prepare for tomorrow's challenges.Most of us get the first and third priorities...win today's fight. Our priority is to win the Global War on Terror, and prepare for

  • Effective communication is the key

    Person 1: "Hey, did you get my message and get that task done for the boss?" Person 2: "No, when did you call?" Person 1: "I didn't call. I sent you an e-mail!" Does this sound familiar? Have you ever felt like saying, or actually said, "Just because you sent an e-mail doesn't mean I got it, and

  • Annual awards show off our finest

    I can't begin to tell you how proud Chief Vannorsdall and I both were to participate in Saturday night's Annual Awards Banquet. It was a first-rate event and I want to personally congratulate everyone nominated to win the big prize. All of you are among the best of the best and that makes

  • 'Comfort' zones are no comfort

    We recently celebrated a historic event that occurred 50 years ago with the launch of Explorer 1, carrying America's first satellite. Given that the Soviets had beaten America into space with the launch of two Sputnik satellites in 1957, many people felt America was losing the space race. The

  • Another opportunity to excel

    Yesterday, we rallied for our Guardian Challenge team who will represent us at the Peterson AFB in April. Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition. Participants from each of Air Force Space Command's 15 wings and one center will be involved in the overall competition.

  • Shaping the Air Force's future through our Airmen

    Winning the Global War on Terrorism wouldn't be possible without Airmen stepping up to the challenge. It also wouldn't be possible without the supervisors who lead and mentor them. But, the real key to success lies with the first line supervisors - staff sergeants and technical sergeants. Your

  • Changing times equal training time

    It's been said before that: "The only real constant is change."Keeping up with change is one reason why we heartily emphasize training and exercises. But please don't underestimate the impact that practicing has on your ability to carry out our missions.Right now, our Air Force has about 33,000

  • Changes sparked improvements for our patients

    Process improvements are a large part of the 45th Medical Group's culture. In 2007 we invested time and resources that produced initiatives benefiting our patients and employees. Every element has something to be proud of, but there were a few projects particularly noteworthy.One initiative dealing

  • Records? What records? Whose records?

    Can you tell me who has the greatest responsibility for maintaining your personnel records? Is it your orderly room, the Military Personnel Flight, your first sergeant, supervisor or commander? Is it someone else? If you said "me" you're absolutely correct!While all those others should help maintain



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  • 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

  • 45th SW supports Air Force GPS IIF-12 launch aboard an Atlas V

    The 45th Space Wing supported the U.S. Air Force's twelfth launch of a Boeing-built Global Positioning System IIF satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V from Space Launch Complex 41 here Feb. 5 at 8:38 a.m. EST."Today's launch marks a momentous milestone in the history of the Global

  • MRTs incorporate technology, enhances learning

    The 45th Force Support Squadron and Patrick Airman Leadership School donated iPads to the Master Resiliency Trainers of the 45th Space Wing Resiliency Program in an effort to enhance lessons and better connect with students Jan. 27, 2016, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.Master Resiliency Trainers

  • 45th Force Support Squadron prepares for Hennessy Evaluation

    Excitement at the Riverside Dining Facility has built as the team anticipates competing for the Air Force's prestigious John L. Hennessy Award for excellence in AF Food Service. The Best Never Rest is the 45th Force Support Squadron's motto, who is eager to showcase the RDF during the Air Force

  • 442nd Fighter Wing recognizes 45th SW for support

    The 442nd Fighter Wing, from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., presented a plaque of appreciation to Col. Shawn Fairhurst, 45th Space Wing vice commander, and members of the 45th SW Feb. 1 at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.The 442nd FW deployed to Patrick AFB to conduct combat, search and rescue

  • 45th Space Wing honors community leaders at CivMil banquet

    The 45th Space Wing leadership hosted local community leaders at the annual Civilian-Military Community Relations Council Commander's Banquet Jan. 21 at the Tides.This year's event recognized William "Bill" Taylor, CEO of Community Bank of the South, as CivMil Member of the Year and also introduced

 

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