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June 18, 2013
Finding Her Voice: Son’s memory leads Reservist at Patrick AFB on worldwide entertainment tour

The song "You Bring Me Joy" by Anita Baker sums up everything for one talented Air Force Reservist who shed her fear and stepped on stage to sing it with all she had for her son AJ, who she lost to suicide last fall.The memory of her son inspired Tech. Sgt. Altrameise Myers, information management
June 13, 2013
New Wing Commander: SHARK 1 reports for duty

Wednesday was a day to be treasured for Brig. Gen. (Select) Nina M. Armagno.At 9 a.m., she was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. About thirty minutes later, she assumed command of the 45th Space Wing from outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Anthony Cotton in back-to-back ceremonies held here at
June 5, 2013
Officials reaffirm DOD's commitment to fighting sexual assault

At an open house marking the Defense Department's launch of a new peer-support service for sexual assault victims, senior Pentagon officials today reaffirmed the department's commitment to eradicating sexual assault in the military.The Defense Department has joined with a private organization to
June 4, 2013
Commissaries plan for Monday furloughs

When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency. The closures will be for up to 11 days between July 8 and Sept. 30.Closing commissaries on Mondays would be in addition to any day stores are
June 3, 2013
South Gate Canopy Construction

Construction at the Patrick AFB South Gate will start on June 10 and continue until Sept. There will be a complete gate closure on three consecutive weekends only toward the end of the project to do overhead work. The gate will operate normally during the work week.A canopy will be constructed made
May 16, 2013
45th Space Wing launches first Atlas-GPS pairing in 28 years

The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing successfully launched the first Atlas rocket carrying a GPS satellite since 1985 at 5:38 p.m. May 15 from Space Complex 41.The United Launch Alliance-built Atlas V rocket carried into orbit the 64th GPS satellite, an enhancement to the orbiting
May 1, 2013
Lights Out for Sea Turtles

Annual Notice to All 45 SW Organizations, Tenants & Residents All 45th Space Wing organizations, tenants and residents are reminded that sea turtle nesting season officially begins on May 1 and continues through Oct. 31. The beaches at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base are
April 17, 2013
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
March 26, 2013
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
March 26, 2013
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

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