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  • The 45th Weather Squadron wins the Hammer of Thor!

    The 45th Weather Squadron competed in and won the 7th Annual Thor’s Legions Forecast Challenge. The "Hammer of Thor" trophy was presented to team members on April 30, 2024, during the Annual Air Force Weather Conference at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.In this head-to-head

  • A New Day

    Retired U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathan Nelson spoke to the Airmen and Guardians of Space Launch Delta about his life story and the importance of resiliency at the National Prayer Day luncheon hosted March 15, 2024. This is his story…

  • Committed to Connection: A Guardian helps his hometown heal

    In the military, service comes in many forms, and for one U.S. Space Force master sergeant, it came in the form of helping his hometown recover from a natural disaster. U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Gary Meiman, Space Launch Delta 45 intelligence flight chief, was part of an informal relief effort

  • Guardians of the Sky: Overcoming Lightning's Fury for Mission Success

    Lightning Awareness Week is observed every third week in June. According to the National Weather Service, “the corridor from Tampa Bay to Titusville, FL, (a.k.a. “Lightning Alley”) receives the most lightning in the U.S. on an annual basis.” In response to these threats, a series of specialized

  • OSI Detachment 802 sets standard for fraud investigation across command

    Upholding integrity and character are core values for all members of the Air and Space Forces, but one organization at Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45) has a distinct mission dedicated to the task. The fraud department of the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) upholds integrity by rooting out

  • Logistics Plans - Ready and Prompt

    Every year, members of the U.S. Air and Space Force deploy to locations all over the world in support of the National Defense Strategy. Behind the scenes is the 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) Logistics Plans Office (LPO), who plays a crucial role in making sure everything goes smoothly for

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  • Homefront Heroes: The Unwavering Support of a Military Spouse

    My name is Deanna Novoa, the spouse of SrA Sean Novoa. He is a part of the 45th Force Support Squadron here at Patrick SFB. We have been stationed here for a little over 3 years now and thankfully we got lucky and are closer to home than most.

  • The Power of Connection and Belonging

    September is Suicide Prevention Month and is a perfect opportunity to focus on the Power of Connection. Suicide has a devastating impact on the family as well as co-workers, friends, and our entire community. Loneliness and isolation are powerful threats to our well-being.

  • Why I started to prioritize self care

    I always want to do more, be better, and continue contributing to the team. However, in order to do all of that, I was forgetting to take care of one key element – me.

  • Age is just a number

    Airman 1st Class Samuel Becker learns a valuable lesson in basic training.

  • The hardest months of my life

    I couldn’t believe my husband was about to leave. We were 19 years old, recently married, and had just moved to California. It was hard leaving my parents, but with him by my side, I was optimistic. But there I stood, waiting to say goodbye to my best friend for seven months.

  • Martin Luther King Jr., his life, his legacy

    At the 45th Space Wing and around the military, we commemorate many courageous individuals who’ve made tremendous impacts on our great nation. During the month of January, one of those individuals we celebrate the life and accomplishments of is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.King was born on January 15,

  • January is Mental Health Awareness Month

    MENTAL WELLNESS DEFINEDThe World Health Organization defines mental wellness as “a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” FOUR

  • Here's to the holidays -- and your health!

    The holiday season is mostly know as a time of joy and happiness. Whether it is enjoying a hot cup of cocoa and wrapping up in some blankets to escape the cold, the holiday season is enjoyable for many.However, unfortunately, there are many people who feel quite the opposite. For some, the holiday



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  • Photo Policy

    Space Launch Delta 45 would like to remind the public and media partners that photographing military installations, including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Patrick Space Force Base, from off-base locations is prohibited under 18 United States Code 795.The federal statute prohibits

  • SLD 45 EOD Technician Aids in POW/MIA Mission in Vietnam

    Earlier this year, a member of Space Launch Delta 45 was able to take part in a unique opportunity to assist in the accounting of missing personnel from the Vietnam War. During a mission lasting from mid May to late June of 2025, U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Brian Vosper, 45th Civil Engineer

  • Honor Guards: Guardians of Honor in Stellar Service

    The honor guard is arguably the most recognizable unit in any uniformed service. It serves as the face of the military at events ranging from presidential inaugurations and the solemn duty of veterans' funerals. The Base Honor Guard is manned by volunteer Airmen who perform this additional duty to

 

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