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  • Changes are coming to TRICARE: Are you ready to take command of your health?

    Changes are coming to your TRICARE benefit beginning Jan. 1, 2018. These changes will give you more benefit choices, improving your access to care, simplifying cost shares and allowing you to take command of your health. “Taking command of your health means empowering you to make the right health

  • It’s never too late to say thank you

    I had the privilege of going to our nation’s capital on Oct. 25, 2017, to witness the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in honor of the Filipino Veterans of World War II. From 1934 until the Philippine independence in 1946, the U.S. retained sovereignty over Philippine foreign policy. In 1935, as

  • October is Depression Awareness Month

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depression is not just having “the blues” or the emotions we feel when grieving the loss of a loved one. It is a true medical condition that is treatable, like diabetes or hypertension.    Someone who is depressed has feelings of sadness

  • If it can happen to me … it can happen to you too

    “I’m on my way to D.C.,” said Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command. “I want you to come with me and spend a few days at the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill.” I was not only shocked by his offer but amazed by how quickly he acted on it.  And so there I was posing for a quick picture

  • Be prepared: Winter tornado season below normal, it only takes one

    The east central Florida 2016-2017 winter severe weather season is predicted to be well below normal in January transitioning to below normal as the season progresses through April. Fewer and weaker tornadoes than usual are expected but it only takes one, so be prepared.   A weak La Niña is present

  • Assured access to Space: 25 years in the making

     The 45th Space Wing will celebrate another significant milestone in its rich and storied history of providing assured access to space when the wing turns 25 years young on Nov. 12, 2016.Although we’ve had an Air Force presence on the Space Coast since Oct. 1, 1949, and are known for our

  • Essence of leadership … influence

    I had the opportunity to attend a Basic Military Training (BMT) graduation a couple of years ago, which was a memorable, personal and professional experience. It was personal because my oldest son was one of the graduates. It was professionally memorable because I was reminded of the commander’s

  • Emergency management: A behind the scenes look on the Eastern Range

    Last week, the 45th Space Wing’s Incident Management Team responded to the Falcon 9 Static Test Fire anomaly on Space Launch Complex 40. The explosion occurred Sept. 1 at approximately 9:07 a.m. as many of us were just returning from our morning meetings. Minutes later I got the call … it’s the call

  • No mission without support; commander's call connects unit to the Cape

    The purpose of commander’s call is to bring together an entire unit to discuss important issues and recognize outstanding accomplishments. While I always aim to make these events educational, informative and enjoyable, I wanted to achieve these objectives in a new and exciting way this quarter.  To

  • 45th Space Wing showcases mission during Family Day

    The 45th Space Wing hosted a rare opportunity for more than 2,500 family and friends to tour Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, April 23, 2016. Guests received an inside look at space launch operations here and landing facilities at the most active spaceport on the Eastern seaboard of the

 

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