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  • Kyla Williams, Southeast Military Youth of the Year, poses for a photo at Dick Blake Park, Florida, August 6, 2021. In April, Kyla won MYOY for Florida, beating out youth from five military bases. She then competed against youth from seven other installations in the Southeast region competition and once again came up victorious.

    Patrick SFB Youth Wins Southeast Military Youth of the Year Competition

    Serving as a military youth, Kyla has demonstrated her resiliency through multiple moves, changing schools, as well as soccer teams. The youth center at Patrick SFB, not only offered her a comfortable, stress-free environment, but also pushed her to reach her full potential, Kyla said.
  • SSgt Scott Travers, 45th Civil Engineering Squadron fire inspector, poses for an environmental portrait at the Patrick Air Force Base Fire Department, Florida, Oct. 20, 2020. Travers posed for the 45th Space Wing’s “People Of Patrick” series, which gives insight on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and PSFB Airmen and their career. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Thomas Sjoberg)

    Air Force firefighter rescues two from burning vehicle, cares for crash victim

    With his 15 years of experience as an Air Force firefighter, Travers U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Scott Travers, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of fire logistics, stops to rescue two from a burning vehicle and aid a motorcycle crash victim.
  • Donald Beckwith, 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron lead air traffic controller, watches a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter fly over the airfield from inside the Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., tower May 18, 2021. Beckwith lead operations in the tower April 17 when a TBM Avenger made an emergency water landing near Patrick SFB. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman)

    Crash in the Ocean: Air Force aids TBM Avenger pilot

    On a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon, a pilot mans the controls of a TBM Avenger, a U.S. Navy warplane, as he soars over Cocoa Beach, Florida. As he prepares to perform aerial maneuvers and entertain thousands, he soon discovers a problem. At approximately 1:20 p.m., April 17, he declares an in-flight emergency and requests permission to land immediately.
  • Capt. Daniel Morgese. left, and Lt. Col. John Lowe, HC-130P/N pilots with the 39th Rescue Squadron, run through their pre-flight checklists before taking King 52, the first HC-130 configured for Air Force rescue in 1964, for its final flight from Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, to Davis-Monthan, Arizona, March 6, 2017. (U.S. Air Force/Maj. Cathleen Snow)

    Air Force's first HC-130 takes its final flight to retirement

    After more than 50 years of faithful service and rescue missions spanning the globe, King 52, the first HC-130 configured for Air Force rescue in 1964, retires March 6, 2017. Accompanied by its 920th Rescue Wing dedicated crew chiefs and a nostalgic aircrew, the aircraft, Tail number 4852, heads to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, from
  • PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.- 920th Rescue Wing members Maj. Robert Haston (left), Capt. Michael Brasher (center), and Senior Master Sgt. Pete Callina (right) pose with the brave beagle that aided their rescue efforts in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina operations. Renamed "Katrina", the canine was reunited with the crew after Captain Brasher and his wife conducted their own search and rescue mission Dec. 3, 2015. (U.S. Air Force file photo/Senior Airman Heather L. Kelly)

    Rescue Wing Airmen celebrate a hero’s life; a beagle who stole their hearts

    Katrina: A hero's 'tail'
  • The 301st Rescue Squadron, of the 920th Rescue Wing, participate in a water survival training for aircrew from the 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, at Patrick AFB, Fla., May 17, 2016. Trainees who simulated needing rescue from the Banana River were hoisted into an HH-60 Pave Hawk by the 301st RQS. The 920th RQW is an Air Force Reserve Command combat-search-and-rescue unit. (U.S. Air Force photos/Benjamin Thacker/Released)

    Patrick, 920th RQW host visiting aircrew for training

    The 301st Rescue Squadron, of the 920th Rescue Wing, provided water survival training for visiting aircrew from the 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, at Patrick AFB, Fla., May 17, 2016.  Trainees who simulated needing rescue from the Banana River were hoisted into an HH-60 Pave Hawk by the 301st RQS as part of the training. The 920th
  • Members of the 45th Space Wing Weather Squadron met with Lake Nona High School students at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. May 23, 2016, to discuss their Lightning Launch Commit Criteria (LLCC) findings and results in regards to weather and climatology. Prior to the school year, Bill Roeder, 45th Space Wing Weather Squadron meteorologist, reached out to the high school and introduced them to the project. The project provides students with real-world experience by following a business model of preparation, set-up, and using innovative methods to complete it. During the visit, the students also met with leadership and toured the Morrell Operations Center. (U.S. Air Force photos/Benjamin Thacker/Released)

    45th Weather Squadron works with students to enhance knowledge

    Members of the 45th Space Wing Weather Squadron met with Lake Nona High School students at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. May 23, 2016, to discuss their Lightning Launch Commit Criteria (LLCC) findings and results in regards to weather and climatology. Prior to the school year, Bill Roeder, 45th Space Wing Weather Squadron meteorologist,
  • Members of the 45th Space Wing participated in a Quarterly Wing Run lead by the 45th Security Forces Squadron, as part of National Police Week. Participants had three options for this unique Wing Run. Options included: a 5K run in Air Force physical training gear, a 2-Mile Ruck March in ABUs with ruck weight, or a 5K Ruck March in ABUs. (U.S. Air Force photos/Matthew Jurgens/Released)

    Wing participates in unique run during National Police Week

    Members of the 45th Space Wing participated in a Quarterly Wing Run lead by the 45th Security Forces Squadron, as part of National Police Week. Participants had three options for this unique Wing Run. Options included: a 5K run in Air Force physical training gear, a 2-Mile Ruck March in ABUs with ruck weight, or a 5K Ruck March in Airman Battle
  • The 45th Security Forces Squadron held an open house at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., May 18, 2016, during National Police Week, to honor all law enforcement and first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The open house included a Military Working Dog demonstration and a tour of the holding cells, dispatch center, mobile command post, weapons display, and patrol vehicles. This year’s National Police Week dates are May 15-21. (U.S. Air Force photos/Benjamin Thacker/Released)

    SFS holds Open House during National Police Week

    The 45th Security Forces Squadron held an open house at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., May 18, 2016, during National Police Week, to honor all law enforcement and first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The open house included a Military Working Dog demonstration and a tour of the holding cells, dispatch center, mobile command post,
  • The 45th Security Forces Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil an upgraded military working dog obedience yard at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., May 11, 2016.The ceremony included a military working dog demonstration and featured Chiefs of Police and local law enforcement K-9 officers from across Brevard County. Among the upgrades include a canopy which lowers the temperature 10 to 20 degrees and keeps the team training year-round all while reducing the impact of rain, sun and heat on our training operations. (U.S. Air Force photos/Matthew Jurgens/Released)

    45th Security Forces Squadron unveils improved military working dog obedience yard

    The 45th Security Forces Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil an upgraded military working dog obedience yard at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., May 11, 2016.The ceremony included a military working dog demonstration and featured Chiefs of Police and local law enforcement K-9 officers from across Brevard County. Among the upgrades include a canopy which lowers the temperature 10 to 20 degrees and keeps the team training year-round all while reducing the impact of rain, sun and heat on our training operations.
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