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  • Finance Evacuation Claims Assistance

    AFFSC prepares to process thousands of Irma vouchers

    Air Force Financial Services Center officials anticipate processing 6,000-8,000 travel vouchers filed by Air Force members who evacuated in advance of Hurricane Irma.
  • CMSgt Kimberly Vinson, 45th Space Wing command chief, and Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, lock the Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, gates in preparation for Hurricane Irma, Sept. 10, 2017. HURCON I indicates surface winds in excess of 58 mph could arrive within 12 hours.

    PATRICK AFB, CCAFS, JDMTA ENTERS HURRICANE CONDITION I

    This morning at 9:15 a.m. I declared Hurricane Condition I (HURCON I) in preparation of Hurricane Irma. HURCON I indicates surface winds in excess of 58 mph could arrive within 12 hours.
  • SSgt Frances Hopfer, security forces handler, and her military working dog, Digo, conduct final safety checks of the marina at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2017. The marina was secured after the 45th Space Wing entered hurricane condition levels for Hurricane Irma.

    PATRICK AFB, CCAFS, JDMTA ENTERS HURRICANE CONDITION II

    Team, I have declared Hurricane Condition II (HURCON II) as of 9:00 p.m. today. As we enter HURCON II, we continue to monitor Hurricane Irma's progress. HURCON II indicates surface winds in excess of 58 mph could arrive in the area of the base within 24 hours. It is imperative you continue taking care of each other and yourselves.
  • 45th Space Wing launched 5th Orbital Test Vehicle Mission

    45th Space Wing carries out successful launch while Irma looms off coast

    Less than one year after Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, took a hit from Hurricane Matthew, the Sharks once again found themselves in a similar situation with one major twist.  This time as Hurricane Irma barred down on the Florida coast Sept. 7, the 45th Space Wing had a launch to perform. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicle was due for its first

  • PATRICK AFB, CCAFS, JDMTA ENTERS HURRICANE CONDITION III

    As of 12:00 p.m. today, we entered Hurricane Condition III (HURCON III) in preparation for Hurricane Irma. I would like to share updates with you and your family members about our current situation.
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