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  • Personnel from the 45th Mission Support pose for a photo during their group’s Commander’s Call April 20, 2016 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The group's objective was to gather together in a location where the 45th Space Wing's launch operations happen to get up close and personal with the mission and history of the wing in an interactive, informative way. The 45th MSG's five squadrons provide total customer support for the world's busiest spaceport, assuring success of launch, range and expeditionary operations. Also, the 45th MSG Det. 1 is responsible for the day-to-day operations CCAFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew Jurgens/Released)

    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 make this call to go down in the 45th Space Wing
  • 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 U.S. Guests of the 45th Space Wing members are critical to achieving 100 percent mission success at the World's Premier Gateway to Space. (U.S. Air Force photos/Benjamin Thacker) (Released)

    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 U.S."The 45th Space Wing Family Day was a huge
  • This May, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida will be undergoing a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection. This inspection is graded on a national standard and bases across the United States are affected by it. The outcome will determine if the base is in compliance and if it will remain connected to the Global Information Grid. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Shandresha Mitchell/Released)

    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 Premier Gateway to Space.Inspectors will evaluate
  • Hailey Kossow, a dental health month participant, demonstrates proper brushing techniques for hard to reach teeth during a National Children’s Dental Health month demonstration at Anderson Elementary, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 10, 2015. Icemen from the dental office explained the importance of staying away from sugary foods, eating a healthy diet, how toothpaste is a vitamin for teeth and gave brushing and flossing techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

    Celebrate National Children's Dental Month in February

    Children are faced with a bewildering array of food choices -- from fresh produce to sugar-laden processed convenience meals and snacks foods. What children are eating today poses not only a serious concern regarding their overall health, but more specifically it affects their oral health. Americans are consuming foods and drinks high in sugar and
  • Brig Gen Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, speaks the audience at an All-Call for base personnel Jan. 4 at the Patrick Air Force Base Theater. The general rang in the new year with the crowd by reviewing the highlights of the previous year, reporting the successful results of an Air Force Space Command Inspector General Unit Effectiveness Inspection and addressing the future expectations for 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Thacker) (Released)

    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 Effectiveness Inspection.The Air Force Space Command
  • Rocket trails from the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying ORBCOMM’s OG2 communications satellites and landing of the Falcon 9's first stage booster Dec. 21, 2015, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. (Courtesy photo/SpaceX)

    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 everyone at the 45th SW. You continue to ensure
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    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 families.  With the hustle and bustle of the holiday

  • 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 above average water temperature in the equatorial
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    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, and whether your plans include local area travel or
  • To best represent the struggles that go along with substance abuse problems, Robins Public Affairs photographer Tommie Horton asked Angela Woolen, Rev-Up reporter, to model for the photo illustration used on the front page of the base newspaper. Although prescription drugs were used for the illustration, all substance abuse problems are serious, and help is available. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tommie Horton)

    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, the rate of military personnel was 3.9 percent,
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