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  • 45th FSS comes up big in Space Command Awards

    The 45th Force Support Squadron racked up several kudos during the annual Air Force Space Command A1 Awards Program. Maj. Gregory Jones, FSS Commander, had nothing but praise for his hard-working unit. "All the credit goes to the supervisors and Airman and civilians who go above and beyond the call

  • Seat belts save lives

    This week, the 45th Space Wing reinforces once again the importance of seatbelt use.Seat belt use is not only mandatory on a military installation, but it isalso a state law. According to the Insurance institute, there are mandatorysafety belt laws in all states except New Hampshire. The fine for

  • AF leaders target sexual assault in latest 'Letter to Airmen'

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" Nov. 16.As part of an effort to increase awareness of sexual assault, the Air Force's top three

  • The Colors of the Nation

    About 400 people showed up Nov. 11 to honor veterans and show their gratitude to those who served in uniform at the 30th annual Veterans Day Massing of the Colors at the George Schlatter Veterans Memorial Amphitheater on Brevard Community College's Cocoa campus. Among those in attendance were Dr.

  • A Tribute to America's Veterans

    Brig. Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander, 45th Space Wing, and Capt. J.P. Heatherington, commander, Naval Ordnance Test Unit, served as guest speakers for the 2012 Veterans Day Event: "Honoring All Who Serve," held at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center in Merritt Island on Nov. 10.During the event,

  • Hitting the beach

    Col. Robert Pavelko, vice commander, 45th Space Wing, and Chief Master Sgt. Herman Moyer, wing command chief, 45th Space Wing, joined the rest of the wing in a Warrior Run on the beach just outside of Patrick AFB last Friday, Nov. 16. This was the first wing run done on the beach, and the fastest

  • Curator for the Air Force Space and Missile Museum Honored

    The National Space Club has selected Emily Perry for one of the two 2012 Harry Kolcum News and Communications Award. Individuals receive this award for their ability to communicate the space story. Ms. Perry has communicated the space story to visitors from within and beyond Brevard County so that

  • Over the Top: Base exceeds CFC goal

    Through the efforts of the entire "Team Patrick," our Combined FederalCampaign goal of $200,000 was achieved this week, according to Maj. WilliamClayton, CFC Project Officer. The 45th Space Wing commander said the positive result was a real team effort. "We could not have done this without the

  • New process helps prevent adverse civilian pay, records impact

    Civilian employees' supervisors will now get automatic email reminders 45 and 20 days before personnel actions are due, to help prevent adverse impact on civilian pay and records, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.Automatic notifications will go out for various actions, including when a

  • CCAF graduates congratulated for hard work

    There were 34 students that received their diplomas from the Community College of the Air Force Wednesday, Nov. 7. Brig. Gen. Anthony Cotton, 45th Space Wing, commander, attended the ceremony and gave his congratulations to the graduates. The guest speaker was retired Chief Master Sgt. Dan Roby, who