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  • Air Force saves Airmen time, no longer requires first year evaluations

    Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman. This policy change

  • Project Emeritus volunteers recognized for 44,000 hours of service

    Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, recognized and thanked 11 Project Emeritus volunteers for their dedication and service during a Commander’s Call on Dec. 15, 2017, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Volunteers recognized have accounted for more than 44,000 volunteer hours. By

  • Adjusted gate hours for upcoming holidays

    As the Christmas and New Year holidays approach, Patrick AFB will change entry gate operating hours consistent with previous federal holidays. These hours will maximize the number of our Defenders who can spend time with family and friends as they enjoy the festivities of the season.   -Close PAFB

  • Citizen Airmen assist in successful rocket launch

    Citizen Airmen of the 920th Rescue Wing assisted in another successful launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Dec. 15, 2017 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.Aircrew aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter worked diligently to clear the Test Range and ensure the coastline

  • Rescue Citizen Airmen receive CCAF degrees

    Citizen Airmen and family members gathered for the 920th Rescue Wing’s 6th Annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony Dec. 2, 2017 at the base theater to honor this year’s 51 graduates stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. Seventeen of the graduates walked across the stage

  • Airmen share how they find hope when faced with challenges

    The HOPE video series allows Reserve Citizen Airmen the opportunity to share their stories of how they found hope, even in their darkest hours. These videos are intended to be a source of learning and encouragement. This series allows for leadership to share a narrative of hope and options for those

  • Wing hosts annual family day festivities

    Hundreds of Citizen Airmen and their families gathered in Hangar 750 to celebrate the 920th Rescue Wing’s annual family day Dec. 2, 2017.This year’s event included spouse flights in an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, a Santa’s Helper aircraft rappel demonstration, a meet-and-greet with Santa, a

  • 920th Rescue Wing stands up new squadron

    Commander Kurt A. Mathews, 920th Rescue Wing commander, presents Col. Jeanne E. Bisesi, 920th Mission Support Group commander with the 920th Logistics Readiness Squadron guidon during the squadron’s activation ceremony Dec. 2 at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. According to historical records, the

  • 10th Air Force commander clocks 3,000 A-10 hours

    Maj. Gen. Ronald B. "Bruce" Miller, the 10th Air Force commander, logged his 3,000th hour behind the stick of an A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft Nov. 29, 2017, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Miller received a plaque from the 303d Fighter Squadron to commemorate the event. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • ESGR accepting Freedom Award nominations

    The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is accepting nominations for the 2017 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.The Freedom Award is the Department of Defense's top award for civilian employers who support their employees in the National Guard and Reserve.ESGR encourages