Latest "Patrick Air Force Base" stories

The National Guard: The perfect space partner

Establishing a Space National Guard will give military and civilian decision-makers maximum flexibility, says the author of this commentary.

By Maj. Gen. James Eifert

3 years ago

Master Sgt. Dan, 301st Rescue Squadron Special Mission Aviator, flies in an HH-60G Pave Hawk, May 30, 2020, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.

Best pics of the week: June 7, 2020

Frontline Photos: Military members training and participating in operations around the world

3 years ago

Enlisted ‘doctor-airman’ with PhD earns her commission

"I knew I wanted to be in the Air Force, so the best way for me to do that was to enlist.”

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Patrick AFB’s secret lab watches for nuclear explosions worldwide

The Air Force Technical Applications Center is tasked with monitoring nuclear treaty compliance and any "nuclear surprises" from rogue nations or terrorists.

By Rick Neale, Florida Today via AP

4 years ago

Go Active Guard Reserve, boost your pay and benefits? Full-time reservist program to grow

The Active Guard and Reserve program is projected to grow from 20 percent of the Reserve’s full-time support to 26 percent over the next three fiscal years.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Patrick AFB experts remove World War II explosive being used as a garden decoration

Air Force explosive experts removed a World War II-era artillery rocket that was being used as a garden decoration in a Florida neighborhood.

5 years ago