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March 4, 2015
Motorcycle ride offers proactive approach to newer riders

Team Patrick-Cape is invited to attend the March Motorcycle Mentorship Ride, March 6, 2015, to support esprit de corps and safety of motorcycle riders along the Space Coast."Anyone who is lost to an accident on a motorcycle is one too many," said Brig. Gen Nina Armagno, 45th Space Wing
March 2, 2015
14 Patrick-Cape members promote in March

Congratulations to the following 14 Team Patrick-Cape members who are scheduled to promote in the month of March:AIRMAN 1st CLASS:Montana D. Beckham, Air Force Technical Application Center SENIOR AIRMEN:Spencer M. Estes, 45th Security Forces Squadron Samantha R. Lopez, 45th SFSElizabeth Lucas, 45th
March 1, 2015
45th Space Wing successfully launches ABS-3A/EUTELSAT mission from ‘Cape’

The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing successfully launched the SpaceX Falcon 9 mission of the EUTELSAT 115 West B and ABS-3A communications satellites March 1, 2015, at 10:50 p.m. from Launch Complex 40 here.The Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed from the ground up by SpaceX for the reliable
Feb. 25, 2015
CSAF and CMSAF visit Cape

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited the Morrell Operations Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Feb. 8 for the scheduled launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Deep Space Climate Observatory.During their visit, they had the
Feb. 24, 2015
Airfield ‘markings’ support Rescue operations

The old adage that practice makes perfect is not just a saying; it's a way of life for service members. But what happens when the place you need to practice does not exist nearby? Airmen of the 45th Space Wing and the 920th Rescue Wing innovated a solution to the distance problem that will result in
Feb. 23, 2015
Connection in the Classroom: The way of the future

The Patrick Air Force Base Professional Development Center is not just a place for professional and leadership education; as of Feb. 11 it's the most technically advanced professional development center in the Air Force.Using iPads instead of paper and styluses instead of pens, the development
Feb. 23, 2015
Commercial Crew Program Breaks Ground

Representatives from the 45th Space Wing, NASA, Boeing, Space X and Space Florida broke ground, Feb. 20 on the future site of NASA's Commercial Crew program, which will launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in 2017.Astronauts will potentially launch from both 39A and 41 complexes and travel
Feb. 11, 2015
45th Space Wing supports SpaceX launch of NASA/NOAA DSCOVR mission

The 45th Space Wing supported Space Exploration Technologies' (SpaceX) successful launch of their Falcon 9 launch vehicle carrying NASA's Deep Space Climate Observatory -- known as the DSCOVR mission -- at 6:03 p.m. from Launch Complex 40 here at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.The DSCOVR
Feb. 10, 2015
45th Space Wing, SpaceX sign first-ever landing pad agreement at the Cape

Brig. Gen. Nina Armagno, commander, 45th Space Wing, recently signed a five-year leasing agreement with SpaceX that will allow for the creation of the first-ever "Landing Pad" at Launch Complex 13 at historic Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.SpaceX plans to repurpose the launch complex to
Feb. 9, 2015
45th Space Wing Commander nominated for second star

Brig. Gen. Nina Armagno, Commander, 45th Space Wing, and Director, Eastern Range, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. has been nominated for promotion to the rank of Major General.Since assuming command here in June 2013, she continues to be responsible for the processing and launching of U.S. government

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