Our Military Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station are the home of the 45th Space Wing and the world’s premier gateway to space. The unit’s 9,477 personnel are tasked with delivering assured space launch, range and combat capabilities for the nation. The wing is organized into four groups to accomplish its mission: the launch group, the operations group, the mission support group and the medical group. As the Department of Defense’s East ...
When visitors come to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, one of the first things many of them notice is the roar of jet aircraft passing over the front gate on their way to or from runway number 5/23. On a sign outside the gate, are the words, “Pardon our noise, it’s the sound of freedom.” For more than 70 years, those sounds of freedom have echoed through local skies, from the deep, guttural growl of amphibious biplanes and single-wing ...
On behalf of all the men and women of the 502d Air Base Wing (Joint Base San Antonio), welcome to 'Military City USA.' It's not just a slogan, but a way of life for the people of this incredible city. They truly embrace our service members and their families and make them feel at home. Encompassing three geographically separated installations (Lackland AFB, Randolph AFB and Fort Sam Houston), Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) is home to more than ...
