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April 11, 2023
Saltzman makes first visit to SLD 45 as CSO

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman visited Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., April 10, 2023. This was Saltzman’s first visit to the base since becoming CSO in November 2022.
April 4, 2023
Beyond The Hazard Zone: Bioenvironmental's Pivotal Role in Space Launch

Throughout the years, the space launch industry has undergone a tremendous transformation, propelled by groundbreaking technological advancements. Media outlets and spectators capture breathtaking launches up close from secure locations just outside the hazard zones.Just beyond these hazard zones,
March 31, 2023
Inside OSI Detachment 802: The vital role of counterintelligence in protecting national security

At Patrick SFB, OSI Det. 802 is responsible for not only PSFB, but Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Fla., Ascension Island, and the 15 south and east Florida counties. They execute activities in three branches: criminal, base level fraud, and counterintelligence (CI).
Feb. 24, 2023
Brothers-In-Arms

As military members raise their right hand and recite the oath to defend our nation, they understand the sacrifices ahead. They know that serving their country may mean leaving behind their loved ones, but occasionally, fate can bring them back together.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Clark, Space
Feb. 10, 2023
Second Annual Space Force race registration opens May 4

Registration for the second-annual United States Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler race, in-person and virtual events, starts May 4, 2023, at https://runspaceforce.com/.
Dec. 15, 2022
Airman Rushes to Citizen’s Aid in Car Accident

On September 5, 2022, Airman 1st Class Justin Nystrom, 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron fleet management analysis technician, provided medical aid to a citizen involved in a horrific car crash.
Dec. 12, 2022
Space Launch Delta 45 Hosts Space Forces Inaugural T-Minus 10-Miler

Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45) hosted the United States Space Force (USSF) inaugural T-Minus 10-Miler, Dec. 10, 2022 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Fla. Participants from across the globe got to celebrate the USSF’s birthday while admiring CCSFS’s rich history from up close and
Nov. 4, 2022
SLD 45 On-Boards New Launch Partners To Meet Mission Demand

In the past ten years, there has been a considerable increase in the number of space launches from the Eastern Range (ER).In 2008, seven missions were launched from the ER. Now, in just the first six months of 2022, 27 missions have been launched, establishing an unprecedented launch pace. This
Nov. 1, 2022
SLD 45 supports the first National Security Space Launch mission on a Falcon Heavy rocket

For the first time, Space Launch Delta 45 supported a National Security Space Launch mission carried out on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket that launched from Space Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Nov. 1, 2022.
Sept. 15, 2022
Driving the Pace for Space

In 2017, the ‘Drive to 48’ campaign was a, 45th Space Wing, now known as Space Launch Delta 45, initiative to reach 48 launches in a 12 month time frame from the Eastern Range. In order to accomplish this, the challenge was to launch once a week in order to meet the goal.

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