Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Cnaveral Air Force Station are the home of the 45th Space Wing and the world's premier gateway to space. The unit's 9,742 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 Coast Space Port and providers of ...

Mission
U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), together with other U.S. Government agencies, protects and defends the United States, its territories, Allies, and interests; alongside Allies and partners, promotes regional security and deters aggression; and, if deterrence fails, is prepared to respond to the full spectrum of military contingencies to restore Asia-Pacific stability and security.

Commander's Intent
Purpose.
To protect and defend the United States, its territories and interests; to promote regional security and deter aggression; and to be prepared to respond ...