Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Taylor - Wounded Warrior

Shown here in Iraq, Former Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Taylor's plans for the future – serving 30 years in the Air Force and retiring as a Chief Master Sgt – were over in the blink of an eye. (Courtesy Photo)

Mother - Son Dance at 45th Space Wing

Amy Hulcy, wife of Tech. Sgt. Michael Hulcy, 333rd Recruiting Squadron, dances with sons Vaughn and Gavin last Friday night at the Youth Center.

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)

Air Force Instruction 91-207 now requires each unit that has at least one military motorcycle rider to appoint a Motorcycle Safety Representative (MSR)

Air Force Instruction 91-207 now requires each unit that has at least one military motorcycle rider to appoint a Motorcycle Safety Representative (MSR). Units with a limited number of riders may establish a common MSR across multiple organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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)

Bronze Star awarded to Lt. Col. David L. Hamby, commander, Detachment 3, 45th Operations Group

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Col. Denette Sleeth, 45th Operations Group commander, congratulates Lt. Col. David L. Hamby, commander, Detachment 3, 45 OG, for his receipt of the Bronze Star Medal on Jan. 24, 2012. Colonel Hamby distinguished himself while engaged in ground operations as commander of the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, from Nov. 6, 2010 to March 2, 2011.