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Feb. 4, 2016
Wing prepares for upcoming command cyber readiness inspection in May

The 45th Space Wing will undergo an information technology and security inspection, known as the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI), beginning the week of May 23, 2016. Each person's vigilance about cyber security is critical to mission success and keeping the 45th Space Wing the World's
Jan. 25, 2016
45th Space Wing proven Effective as World's Premier Gateway to Space, ready for 2016

After 17 launches, overcoming a launch anomaly and a historic landing of a first stage booster at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, we have proven 100 percent mission success in 2015. As if that wasn't awesome enough, our performance was validated with an overall score of Effective on the Unit
Dec. 28, 2015
45th SW commander delivers holiday safety message

SharksThere is no better way to round out the year than with the historic launch of a Falcon 9 rocket... ending with a picture-perfect landing of its first stage booster back on Earth. This successful launch (#17) and landing (#1) would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of
Dec. 22, 2015
AFSPC commander issues winter holiday message

To the men and women of Air Force Space Command,The holiday season is upon us in all its glory! As we take time to unwind and spend time with family and friends, I encourage you to remember our deployed Airmen, their families, and those who may not be able to spend the holidays with their
Nov. 24, 2015
Be prepared: Winter Tornado Season to be well above normal

The 2015-2016 east central Florida winter severe weather season is predicted to be well above normal. More and stronger tornadoes than usual are expected. Are you prepared? A very strong potentially historic El Niño is already occurring and expected to persist through spring 2016. An El Niño is
Nov. 23, 2015
AFSPC commander sends holiday safety message

To the Air Force Space Command Family,Each November, the Thanksgiving holiday provides the Air Force Space Command family with the opportunity to count our many blessings and to celebrate those blessings with family and friends. Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest travel period of the year,
Oct. 29, 2015
Drug Abuse in the Military: Illicit and Prescription Drugs

Just 2.3 percent of military personnel were past-month users of an illicit drug, compared with 12 percent of civilians, according to the 2008 Department of Defense (DoD) Survey of Health Related Behaviors among active duty military personnel. Among those age 18¬-25, who are most likely to use drugs,
Oct. 20, 2015
Six secrets to UEI success

With the Unit Evaluation Inspection creeping up on the 45th Space Wing in less than two months, this is a perfect time to share a bit of insider information.There are six secrets to UEI success that I learned when I volunteered to go behind the scenes as a member of an Inspector General team who
Oct. 13, 2015
When to seek help

Anyone can experience feeling low, down, sad, or depressed, but at what point do we recognize the feelings we experience are temporary and not allow them to overwhelm us?First, I recommend taking the time to engage in enjoyable activities, or do the things you used to enjoy. Those who get
Oct. 5, 2015
Defenders keep legacies alive

She was an Airman 1st Class who recently celebrated her 21st birthday during her first deployment when she made the ultimate sacrifice. That could be me.This startling thought would not leave my mind as I stood at attention at the 10th anniversary of the memorial for Airman 1st Class Elizabeth

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