Wing retools structure toward greater agility

On July 31, 2018, the 45th Space Wing inactivated the 45th Launch Group, combining their launch mission and personnel with the 45th Operations Group. The personnel from both groups will be led by Col. Steven Lang, commander of the 45th OG.

Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, commander of the 45th Space Wing, presents Col. Steven Lang, commander of the 45th Operations Group, with the 45th OG guidon, July 31, 2018 at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The 45th Launch Group inactivated and combined their launch mission and personnel with the 45th OG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Phillip Sunkel)