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  • Team Patrick-Cape tributes POW/MIA and U.S. Air Force

    Today is a day of remembrance and celebration as we pay tribute to two important events that define our heritage--Prisoner Of War/Missing-In-Action Recognition Day and the Air Force Birthday.The President has declared the third Friday in September as National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor and

  • Wing CC: 'Some good things must come to an end!'

    As the old saying goes, "some good things must come to an end," and that's exactly what's on my mind as I get ready to turn over the keys to Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, who will assume command of the greatest Space Wing in the world on the morning of Aug. 4 in the base theater.I'll soon be headed

  • You can't keep a good TEAM down

    As I write this, we are about 24 hours away from launching a United Launch Alliance-built Delta IV the evening of July 22 from Space Launch Complex 37, carrying the seventh Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) satellite -- and less than two weeks removed from my relinquishing command to Brig. Gen. Wayne

  • A 'Four-Star' Visit Hosted by a 'First Class' Team

    What a thrill it was to be able to host General John E. Hyten, Commander, Air Force Space Command, his wife, Laura, and Chief Master Sgt. Douglas McIntyre, the AFSPC Command Chief, to "Team Patrick-Cape" earlier this week as we prepared for the GPS IIF-10 launch mission.From a breakfast with a wide

  • Team Patrick-Cape needs to maintain current FPCON level -- and mindset!

    As most of you are well aware, Admiral William Gortney, commander, U.S. Northern Command, ordered the elevation for force protection for all Defense Department facilities in the continental United States to BRAVO on May 8, 2015.Bravo applies when an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist

  • In the face of Sunday's tragedy, the launch team was excellent

    I'm sure you've all seen or heard about the SpaceX launch mishap that occurred Sunday morning, just over two minutes into flight.  This is a shocking event for the 45th Space Wing and for the Space Coast, and certainly a setback for SpaceX. No one was injured and no launch infrastructure property

  • Happy Independence Day: Keep up the good 'Safety Stats!'

    Greetings to all members of Team Patrick-Cape,In just a few days, millions of Americans will pause to celebrate America's 239th Birthday!It is a time - hopefully - for us to look back, reflect and thank all those who paved the way for all of us to enjoy living in a country filled with life, liberty

  • 'Quest for Zero' Campaign: My job, My life, My choice

    For the last several years, the Air Force has encouraged summer safety habits by conducting the annual critical days of summer campaigns many of us may remember.For 2015; however, the Air Force Safety Center has created the Quest for Zero Safety Campaign.  This campaign is designed for every Airman

  • Mission, Airmen highlight 'Year of Connection'

    First, let me say thanks again to Team Patrick-Cape on our successful launch of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), May 20, 2015, from Space Launch Complex 41, on board an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.Kudos to the Air Force's Space and Missile Systems Center, United Launch

  • AFSPC commander sends Memorial Day message

    To the women and men of Air Force Space Command --Memorial Day was established in 1868 to honor all soldiers who died during the Civil War. In 1971, it was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, and expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars.This holiday also marks the

 

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