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  • The Iron Airman

    In the Air Force, fitness isn't just a stepping stone to success, it is a requirement. While each Airman has their own idea of how to stay fit-to-fight, 1st Lt. Roman Tillman has picked a practice that he believe also sharpens his skills as an Airman and a leader.Tillman, a 5th Space Launch Squadron

  • Wing supports 4th Mobile User Objective System satellite launch

    The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing helped successfully launch the fourth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Launch Complex 40, at 6:18 a.m. EDT, Sept. 2, 2015."Here at the 45th we measure success one launch at a time," said Brig. Gen.

  • 36 Patrick-Cape members promote in September

    Congratulations to the following 36 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of September:SENIOR AIRMAN:Wooyong Cho, 45th Medical Support Squadron Nathan M. Dankiewicz, Air Force Technical Applications CenterStephen K. Poeorange, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron Thomas S.

  • Veterans honored for their service

    Team Patrick-Cape members, Junior Enlisted Officer Corp cadets, and others from all generations of military service gathered at Wickham Senior Center in Melbourne, Fla., at 2 a.m. to show their gratitude and respect to World War II and Korean War veterans Aug. 22, 2015.Nearly every month, the Space

  • Air Force extends SAPR services to AF civilians

    The Air Force released a policy memo, Aug. 18, 2015, allowing Air Force civilian employees who are victims of sexual assault to file restricted and unrestricted reports with their installation's sexual assault response coordinator.This policy is effective immediately and allows SARCs and sexual

  • 45th SW commander welcomes Patrick -Cape's newest NCOs

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, addressed 75 newly selected staff sergeants of Team Patrick-Cape during a promotion release celebration Aug. 20, 2015, at the Patrick Air Force Base Golf Course, Fla.Air Force officials selected 13,269 of 39,260 eligible senior airmen for

  • New commander’s first stop: Cop shop

    Senior Airman Frances Hopfer, 45th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and Digo, MWD, participate in a patrol attack demonstration with Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, Aug. 20 at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The new commander met with the personnel of the

  • Rarest sea turtle nests found at CCAFS have hatched

    The rarest and most endangered sea turtle in the world was discovered nesting on the beaches of CCAFS for the first time recorded May 14, 2015, and then again May 28, 2015. Following an incubation period of approximately two months, both nests hatched, were excavated, or carefully uncovered, after a

  • Red Riding Hood skips into town

    Children from across the Patrick AFB community converged at the base's Youth Center July 27 to audition for parts in the Missoula Children's Theater production of "Red Riding Hood."Ranging in age from 5 to 17, the kids tried out for various roles in a stage adaptation of the children's story about a

  • Vermont ANG recognizes 45th SW for support

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, received a token of appreciation from members of the Vermont Air National Guard Aug. 6 at the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.The Vermont Air National Guard used the airfield at the Cape for a base of operations during their