Beach House grand opening planned for April 26

The 45th Force Support Squadron holds a grand opening for the Beach house noon to 7 p.m., April 26, after a lengthy closure for renovation."It looks awesome!" said Maj. Gregory Jones, the 45th FSS commander. "Funded two years before any worries about sequestration, we are now opening the Beach House

Local Air Force Assistance Fund campaign begins

The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral AFS began Monday and will continue through May 3. The installation goal this year is $40,945. AFAF is an annual effort to raise funds for four charitable affiliates that provide support to Air Force family members in need; Air

British military bands perform at King Center

Two esteemed British military bands, the Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch and the Band of the Scots Guards, performed at the King Center for the Performing Arts March 23.Brig. Gen. Anthony Cotton, 45th Space Wing commander, attended with his family. Chairman of the King Center Board and chief

45th Space Wing Launches Second SBIRS GEO Satellite

The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) GEO-2 satellite into orbit from Space Complex 41 at 5:21 p.m. on March 19.A combined team of military, government civilians and contractors from across

5 SLS commander among Swamp Fox Adventrure Race winners

Airmen help with school beautification project

Ms. Erika Maier, who heads the Surfside Elementary School's Beautificationand Gardening Committee, readily admitted she didn't know what she was infor when she accepted the offer from local Airmen who helped get the schoolready for their 50th birthday next month.Staff Sgt. Thomas Tantius, from the

PAFB Military Retiree Appreciation Day

The 45th Space Wing invites the military community to attend its 28th Anniversary Patrick AFB "Military Retiree Appreciation Day," to be held Sat., April 13 starting at 9 a.m. Col. Patrick Donley, Commander, 45th Mission Support Group, and the Retiree Activities Office promise a day of information

The Washington Nationals host Military Appreciation Day

The Washington Nationals, along with their sponsor, Science Applications International Corporation, hosted a "Military Appreciation Day" at Space Coast Stadium in Viera during their game against the Houston Astros March 5.Service members from all branches of the military were represented on the

Congrats to senior selects

A small celebration was held at the Tides to commend the individuals chosen for Senior Master Sergeant March 1. The 45th Space Wing would like to congratulate all of those who were chosen for Senior Master Sergeant! The selects are: Travis M. Brewster, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron Rebecca M.

Space Coast enlisted Airmen attain highest rank at special Cocoa Beach Induction Ceremony

Enlisted Air Force active-duty and reserve Airmen have their subtle differences, but the climb to the ninth and final rank requires the same dedication, resolve and hard work.Charged with advising commanders with the morale, professional development and quality of life for all enlisted members, a