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  • Variety is the spice of running faster

    Why do people run? For some, running is a sport that fulfills their competitive nature. For others, running releases stress. For me, running is one avenue to stay fit for life. Why do you run? Do you run only because it's mandatory? How much effort do you put into your running? Is your goal to run

  • Sharks shine once again!

    Greetings and congratulations Sharks! You are doing a tremendous job during a very hectic period as we close out the calendar year with a flurry of launches and special events.That was a beautiful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery Tuesday. Mother Nature tried to delay the mission, but thanks to some

  • Life is short, make the most of it

    Even though few of us Sharks would agree how to achieve balance in our lives, all of us try desperately to achieve it. Supporting our mission is second to none, but you have to have a plan so that work doesn't overtake your life. Let me suggest that first you have to set your life's priorities and

  • Sharks are rolling through October

    Sharks, we are on a roll. First, there was last week's successful launch of an Atlas V that carried the first Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite into space. That was followed up with Wednesday's flawless launch of another vital global positioning system satellite on a Delta II. In addition, we

  • So, what do you do for a living

    Why do you serve? How do your duties connect with the mission of your section, unit, squadron, group, wing, command and the Air Force? What do you say when someone asks you what you do for a living?Those of us currently wearing the uniform, regardless of which branch of service, answered the call of

  • Giving back to our community

    Sharks, once again, I commend you on a successful week. Your sacrifice during the Columbus Day holiday continues to reap great benefits to the wing and the nation. As we look forward to the holiday season and a time for giving, I'd like to point your attention to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).

  • How you can think strategically

    There is old story about Sir Christopher Wren, the noted British architect. When touring the construction of his architectural masterpiece, St. Paul's Cathedral, he came across three tradesmen. The first claimed he was merely cutting stone. The second stressed that he was making five shillings per

  • Airman survives attack; Busy period upon us

    Sharks, I wanted to take some time this week to recognize the individual sacrifices of our Airmen down range, the robustness of our operations schedule in the near future and the excellence of one of our squadrons. It's this combination of individual sacrifice, operational excellence and team

  • Flu season is just around the corner - get vaccinated

    Influenza, or flu, season in the United States begins as early as October and lasts as late as May. Per the Center for Disease Control, every year in the United States, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized with influenza and about 36,000 people die from its complications.Routine immunization is

  • Great time to welcome back our returning warriors

    What a fabulous diamond anniversary weekend celebration we held for our Air Force! In spite of Mother Nature's protests, we got it started with a fantastic Freedom Fest Friday at Chevron Park. It was capped by a jaw-dropping fireworks show. Kudos to Bill DeCoux, Liane Roche, Duane Renshaw and our



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  • Rescuer reunites with ‘Katrina Girl’

    Ten years ago, Staff Sgt. Mike Maroney hovered over a maelstrom of water, debris and human suffering. New Orleans, a once vibrant mecca for revelers and tourists, was ground zero for impoverished refugees in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.By Sept. 6, 2005, Maroney said he had become depressed and

  • Det. 3 member receives NASA's Silver Snoopy Award

    NASA Astronauts Rex Walheim and Barry "Butch" Wilmore flew into Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 23, 2015 to present Don Shelton, 45th Operations Group Detachment 3 deputy commander, the Silver Snoopy Award for his dedicated service to Human Space Flight recovery operations.The Silver Snoopy

  • Next Stop: 45th Ops

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, continued his orientation of the various groups and squadrons in the 45th Space Wing with a visit to the 45th Operations Group Sept. 22, 2015 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.The wing commander met with the personnel from the 1st Range

  • Commander drops by to see Mighty Medics

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, made a stop at the 45th Medical Group facilities Sept. 11, 2015, for an orientation on their day-to-day operations at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.During his visit, he met with members from the various squadrons in the 45th MDG including the

  • Wing commander makes a few stops at 45th Mission Support Group

    The 45th Space Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith made a few stops at the 45th Mission Support Group's facilities located at Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Sept. 3, 2015.During his tour of their facilities, he had the opportunity to visit with the 45th Logistics

  • Air Force turns 68, birthday celebration

    Team Patrick-Cape is invited to attend the Air Force's 68th birthday celebration, Sept. 18, 2015, at the Patrick AFB Golf Course, from noon to 2 p.m. For more information contact the Force Support Squadron at (321) 494-9691/9692. The celebration is open to active duty, DOD civilians, retirees and

  • Patrick instructor recognized as outstanding Airman of the year

    Becoming an Outstanding Airmen of the Year takes team work, perseverance, and perspective, according to one of this year's winners, who is also representing Air Force Space Command and the 45th Space Wing.Tech. Sgt. Tamara Acfalle, 45th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor,

 

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