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  • Friends don't let friends drive drowsy

    "After a long week of working 10 hours a day, I think I'll head north to visit some relatives and relax for the weekend. It's only an eight hour drive; I should be there by midnight if I leave right after work. Can't forget the energy drinks! They should keep me alert."It's great to plan a road

  • Sharks save turtles from cold with help from partners

    Average high and low temperatures for this time of year in east central Florida are between 50 and 70° F, but in January Mother Nature took the helm and air temperatures fell into the low 30s.Subsequently, the water temperature had been decreasing in the northern Indian River Lagoon system that

  • Year of the Family: It's so much more than a motto

    It's easy to throw around mottos like "Be a Good Wingman" and the "Year of the Air Force Family." What isn't always easy, however, is putting words into action, "walking the talk," as the saying goes.Fortunately, for Tech. Sgt. (ret.) Shawn Mette and his wife, Nelia, they have a "family" at Patrick

  • Reduce space, reduce waste... save energy

    Since efficiency is always a key to improving operations, I would like to inform the 45th Space Wing community on how the Civil Engineer Squadron is working to reduce the Wing's energy use.New federal requirements mandate the Wing reduce its energy intensity by three percent per year for 10

  • Elite team prevents launch interference

    Today's modern rockets have many delicate systems, all of which must function perfectly for a smooth launch.Besides the many professionals of the 45th Space Wing, an elite group of Airmen and civilians from the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., are doing their

  • Associates indispensible at Riverside

    Please call them "Associates." They like that handle - they've earned it. They are an indispensible part of the team, and without them, Patrick Air Force Base's premiere eatery, the Riverside Dining Facility, would be hard-pressed to fulfill its mission of providing three nutritious and tasty meals

  • Apollo 1: We must never forget them

         It was Jan. 27, 1967, and the three astronauts assigned to the Apollo 1 mission climbed into the Command Module mounted on the Saturn 1B on Launch Complex 34 for what was to be a routine "full dress rehearsal" for their scheduled launch date of Feb 21.     It turned out to be anything but

  • Deployment opportunities available for civilians

    Whether it's helping Iraqis with reconstruction projects or assisting Afghans with their motor pools, the Air Force relies on its civilian work force to help meet its global mission requirements. And the Air Force is not alone. In recent years, more than 1,100 Department of Defense civilians

  • Going Down! Selected Central Housing units targeted for demolition

    Recently, the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment authorized Hunt Pinnacle Communities LLC to move forward with the demolition of 68 old units in Central Housing. With this authorization, Hunt Pinnacle began mobilizing, and buildings on Blue Sky Lane have started coming down. Safety

  • Comm Helpdesk: circuit surgeons

    Being sick is never fun and to add insult to injury, having to try and explain your symptoms to a doctor only makes it worse. However, by listening patiently and deciphering nontechnical medical language the doctor is able to make a diagnosis and prescribe a cure. But what happens when a computer is

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  • Innovate Now: Necessitate change

    Familiarity is comfortable. For that reason, change is uncomfortable.History could be viewed as one long story of fighting against change; such as the story of the Luddites, who fought against the industrial revolution, or, in the folktale story of John Henry Irons.Irons was the best of his kind. No

  • 30 days in AFSPC: Proud to do our part

    All this week, while we were busy preparing for two launches in the same week (the CLIO and CRS-4 missions), a team of four Airmen from 3rd Combat Camera Squadron, San Antonio, Texas, were here to document our every move.They were here as part of Air Force Space Command's "30 days in AFSPC" campaign

  • Let’s not avoid change; it’s time to embrace it

    "Don't be afraid to fail...be more afraid of not trying to make a positive change."That message, as much as any, is the take-away I hope you received from the Commander's Call we recently conducted at the Base Theater.As I said at that time, our vision and mission statements were changed only

  • Have you been receiving your feedbacks?

    In June, our Air Force senior leaders announced the implementation of the new Airman Comprehensive Assessment worksheet. The new forms were designed to significantly enhance communication in the feedback process between supervisors and subordinates. Our Chief of Staff highlighted this in a memo to

  • Mentorship: An investment in yourself, others, and the greater good

    I recall entering the service many years ago and the feeling of excitement about the opportunities. I was extremely eager to make an impact on my career and my organization; however, my insecurities and feelings of intimidation and, quite honestly, inadequacy would keep me from doing so for some

  • ‘That’s not how we do it around here!'

    Change is not always easy. I get it. We don't like changes to our routine, changes in our work place - and certainly not changes in the way we do business here at the 45th Space Wing. But, we have no choice in the matter. It's as simple as this: we need to change to be successful, and just talking

  • AFSPC commander issues Labor Day message

    On Sept. 1, we will celebrate Labor Day to pay tribute those who have 'labored' to build and sustain this great and wonderful country. Our Nation's freedom, strength and success would be unattainable without the perseverance and determined efforts of great Americans like you.Labor Day is also

  • Message from AF leaders: ‘Have a life away from work’

    1. Work 12-plus hours a day. 2. Keep your nose to the grindstone. 3. Don't make a mistake. 4. Focus on your job 24/7. 5. If you find some "free time," use it to work on that advanced college degree. 6. If you find some more "free time," get that PME done by correspondence, even if you were selected

  • The spirit of innovation, empowerment

    Sharks, we are truly fortunate to be in today's Air Force. Not only are we the most knowledgeable, capable and efficient Air Force we have ever been; each of us is empowered to take control of, and carve out our future. Through the Innovate Now! Program, Team Patrick-Cape Airmen are bringing

  • Recent increase in shark activity

    Last week an 8-year old boy was bitten by a shark at Tables Beach while boogie boarding near the Tides Collocated Club. Over the weekend, a 10-year old girl suffered a shark bite in Cocoa Beach, and just south of the base at Paradise Beach, several sharks were seen swimming in shallow water. So far



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  • 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.

  • 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,

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

 

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