45th Space Wing Leadership and visiting dignitaries cut the ribbon to commemorate the completion of the 45th Medical Group's $20.7 million renovation project

Brig. Gen. Anthony Cotton, 45th Space Wing commander, Col. Allison Bowden, 45th Medical Group commander, Chief Master Sgt. Calvin Williams, 45th Space Wing Command Chief, and other dignitaries cut the ribbon to commemorate the completion of theMedical Group’s $20.7 million renovation project Feb. 9, 2012, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. “I want to thank all our beneficiaries who were so patient and understanding of the noise and space constraints,” said Colonel Bowden. “We now have a facility that enables better patient fl ow and patients no longer have to go to separate buildings to receive the services they need. We have a one-stop shop.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Matthew Jurgens)

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program welcomes 45th Space Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Anthony Cotton Feb. 3

Mr. Don Winterich, director of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, and Lt. Col. Jennifer Cline, 45th Staff Judge Advocate, welcome Brig. Gen. Anthony Cotton, 45th Space Wing commander, to the Tax Center Feb. 3, 2012. VITA provides free income tax return preparation for all Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired Military and Civilian Personnel of the Patrick AFB community, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., inside the south entrance of the Shark Center. Appointments can be made by calling (321) 494-4718; leave a name and phone number on the answering service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Matthew Jurgens)

What is happening to our trees?

Redbay tree infected with Laurel Wilt disease in the Cape Road Cemetery, in the median of South Phillips Parkway, South of the Morrell Operations Center, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Fairways Café Open at Manatee Cove Golf Course Clubhouse

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airman Brandon Bolden, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron, enjoys the food at the Oct. 19 Grand Opening of Fairways Café inside the Manatee Cove Golf Course Clubhouse. The renovated eatery features an updated menu, including Grab and Go sandwiches, wraps and salads. The Riverside Dining Facility closes Friday, Oct. 28 for renovations, expected to take about 90 days. Diners are encouraged to eat at Fairways Café, The Tides Club, Beach House, and the Rocket Lanes Bowling Center’s Ten Pin Café, which re-opened Thursday, Oct. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Matthew Jurgens)

Hispanic American Heritage Month Sabor Latino (Latin Flavor)

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Hispanic Heritage Committee Chairman Capt. Allan Fonseca breaks the piñata while other participants, including Brig. Gen. Anthony Cotton (far right), 45th Space Wing Commander, watch during Sabor Latino (Latin Flavor) at the Shark Center. The Oct. 14 event featured jalapeño eating and dancing contests, art, food, music and fun for all ages, and was followed by Salsa Sabrosa at The Tides, the finale to Hispanic American Heritage Month 2011. (Courtesy photo by Daisy Fonseca)

45th Space Wing Vice Commander Col. Rory Welch, 45th Mission Support Group Commander Loretta Kelemen and 45th Security Forces Squadron Commander Maj. John Newton recently cut the ribbon on the new Security Forces building at Cape Canaveral Air Force Stati

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. -- 45th Space Wing Vice Commander Col. Rory Welch, 45th Mission Support Group Commander Loretta Kelemen and 45th Security Forces Squadron Commander Maj. John Newton recently cut the ribbon on the new Security Forces building here. The newly completed facility is mission ready and replaces an aging building in the Cape Industrial Area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Julie Dayringer)