Feb. 11, 2026 Patrick SFB ALS Integrates Tactical Mission Command in Field Training Exercise In an era where Airmen and Guardians must be prepared to operate in contested, high-stress environments, the Airman Leadership School at Patrick Space Force Base is pushing its students beyond the classroom and into realistic, decision-driven training.During a recent field training exercise
Feb. 11, 2026 SSgt. Griffith Selected as Space Systems Commands Air Terminal NCO of the Year U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Griffith, 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron Air Terminal Operations Supervisor, does not describe his job in terms of titles or accolades. Instead, he likes to keep it simple.“I solve problems,” said Griffith.At an installation best known as the Premier Gateway to
June 4, 2024 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
April 24, 2024 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…
Oct. 5, 2023 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
June 26, 2023 SLD 45 risk analyst embraces a dual role: ensuring public safety while training a guide dog Kristen Chiodini-Fowler, Space Launch Delta 45 safety risk analyst, raises guide dogs for the blind while simultaneously ensuring public safety of people, aircraft, and vessels during space launches.
June 24, 2023 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
May 18, 2023 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
Feb. 1, 2023 Dormant since the NASA Shuttle Program, Hangar AF Wharf reactivates with retrieval of CRS-26 capsule After over a decade of dormancy, the Hangar AF Wharf at CCSFS was reactivated with the retrieval of the Commercial Resupply Capsule (CRS) from the International Space Station, on Jan. 14, 2023.
Sept. 13, 2022 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