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  • Reservists clear path for GPS satellite

    Members of the 920th Rescue Wing provided range-clearance and safety support for the successful launch of a navigation satellite for the Global Positioning System at 8:03 p.m. May 16 from Space Launch Complex 37 at nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. A United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket

  • SFS honors fallen defenders, heroes

    Security Forces Airmen and law enforcement brothers and sisters, were honored during the Fallen Defenders' Ceremony May 13 as part of the 45th Security Forces Squadron's Opening Ceremony for Police Week at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. Police Week is a time dedicated to remembering fallen law

  • AFAF campaign wraps up

    With help from Team Patrick-Cape and its surrounding communities, the 2014 Air Force Assistance Fund wrapped up April 25 with $29,125 in total contributions.The year's theme, 'Commitment to Caring' is more than a catch-phrase, but rather a pledge that the Air Force family supports to the fullest.

  • Patrick dining facility cooks the competition

    The Riverside Dining Facility at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., is the recipient of the 2014 John L. Hennessy Award and was selected as the best in Air Force Food Transformation. For the 58th consecutive year, the Hennessy Award recognizes the best food service programs in the Air Force, as well as

  • Pararescueman named the 2013 Air Force Outstanding NCO of the Year

    Pararescueman Tech. Sgt. William Posch assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., earned the 2013 Air Force Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Award. Throughout the year Posch went above and beyond the call of duty, he was credited with more than 140 combat rescues

  • Lights out for sea turtles

    Sea turtle nesting season is May 1 to Oct. 31, and the 45th Space Wing, mission partners, residents and visitors, are reminded to observe and help protect wildlife.The beaches at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, and Patrick AFB are prime nesting habitat for loggerhead, green and

  • A tribute to the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

    Veterans were honored during the 27th Annual Florida Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion April 28 at Wickham Park in Melbourne, Florida. The reunion features the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. Chaplain (Capt.) Jason Gunnels, 45th Space Wing, gave the opening prayer and thanked veterans for paving the

  • 920 Rescue Wing supports 3rd SpaceX Launch for ISS Resupply mission

    Members of the 920th Rescue Wing provided range-clearance and safety support for the successful launch of a Space Exploration Technologies' (SpaceX) Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 40 here at 3:25 p.m. EDT April 18. The mission, designated SpaceX-3, is the third of 12 SpaceX

  • Airmen gather 30 years later to pay respect to the fallen of Jolly 18

    Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing along with friends and family gathered for the 30th anniversary of Jolly 18 in a memorial ceremony to remember the five fallen Airmen. The ceremony held at the Memorial Flag Plaza here, honored the fallen, Captains Jan F. Fuchs and David K. Shaffner, Tech. Sgt.

  • AFAF extended to April 25

    The 2014 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, 'Commitment to Caring' has been extended until April 25. This year's campaign goal is to raise $40,329, which benefits four charity affiliates: the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Enlisted Village, Air Force Village and the General and Mrs. Curtis E.