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Box 55

 Container

Contains 75 Results:

Congratulations letter from Secretary of the Air Force, Sheila Widnall on Bridges' retirement from the United States Air Force, 1996

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: 1996

Citation for the David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award for the Centralized Request For Proposal Support Team, Certificate and Honorary Membership Certificate, May 3, 1996

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, FIle 5, Item 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: May 3, 1996

Signed banner, napkins and plates from Bridges' retirement party from the USAF, June 1996

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: June 1996

Pamphlets and miscellaneous items, Edwards AFB wives' visit to the B-2 facility in Palmdale, CA, May 30, 1992

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: May 30, 1992

Invitation to attend the Lancaster School District Program, January 30, 1992

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 9
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: January 30, 1992

Letter from Colonel Bob Raggio (later Lt. General Raggio) regarding his attendance at Bridges' change of command as AFFTC Commander, August 26, 1991

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 11
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 11
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: August 26, 1991

Invitation to Bridges' Change of Command, AFFTC , August 30, 1991

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 12
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: August 30, 1991

Letter to friends and family and launch invitation to witness Space Shuttle Launch, STS 51F, includes STS 51F patch, 1985

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 15
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 15
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: 1985

Various news articles on Desert Storm, 1991

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 16
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 16
Scope and Contents

Per Bridges, "My wife, Benita, served as a Red Cross volunteer during Desert Storm and met every flight from the war zone with wounded coming into Andrews AFB MD which was the central receiving hospital."

Dates: 1991

Air Force creates new command, integrates AFSC, AFLC in 1992, Capital Flyer, January 11, 1991

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 17
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 17
Scope and Contents

Note: "Bridges served on the committee that planned the organization for the new command while assigned to Andrews AFB MD, January 1990-Aug 1991."

Dates: January 11, 1991

Itinerary for Wives' Day and photographs of Mrs. Bridges dressed out to get a high-speed taxi in an A-37 aircraft at the USAF Test Pilot School, along with a draft of her thank you note, October 17, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 43
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 43
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: October 17, 1986

Wedding invitation from Buzz Aldrin and Lois Driggs Cannon, December 14, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 44
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 44
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: December 14, 1986

Letter and invitation to be the presenter at the Alpha Charter Center Debutante Ball, November 29, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 45
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 45
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: November 29, 1986

Newspaper articles on the dedication of the Test Pilot School classroom to Dick Scobee, December 1, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 46
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 46
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: December 1, 1986

Program, Test Pilot School with listing of Past Recipients of the Liethen-Tittle Award for Top Graduates of the program, December 13, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 47
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 47
Scope and Contents

Astronauts on the list include Ron Grabe, Dick Covey, Guy Gardner, Carl Meade, Don McMonagle, Kevin Chilton, and Roy Bridges, Jr.

Dates: December 13, 1986

Photographs of Major General Ted Twinting, AFFTC Commander and Bridges being briefed on the new unducted fan engine being done by Douglas Aircraft Company and General Electric, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 48
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 48
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: 1986

Letter inviting Bridges to be the Grand Marshal in the Palmdale Christmas Parade, December 13, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 49
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 49
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: December 13, 1986

Letter of congratulations on Bridges' assignment as Commander of the 6510th Test Wing, from Henry T. Yang, Purdue University, Dean of Schools of Engineering, October 15, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 50
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 50
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: October 15, 1986

Letter of appreciation to Bridges for being guest speaker, 2nd Space Wing Inaugural Dining-In, from Colonel Richard L. Griffin, Headquarters, 2nd Space Wing (Space Command), Falcon Air Force Station, CO, May 29, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 51
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 51
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: May 29, 1986

Photographs and negatives, "Wet down" and celebration after Bridges' first F-15 solo flight, Edwards AFB CA, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 52
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 52
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: 1986

Newspaper articles and photographs of Bridges' welcome home after his STS 51F Space Shuttle flight , August 8, 1985

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 53
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 53
Scope and Contents

Includes one photograph of Bridges' son and daughter with welcome home sign.

Dates: August 8, 1985

Newspaper articles regarding the launch of STS 51F, July 29, 1985

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 54
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 54
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: July 29, 1985

Letter from Benita Bridges to her Mother and Dad prior to the launch of STS 51F, July 19, 1985

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 55
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 55
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: July 19, 1985

Newspaper articles on Bridges' STS-51F Space Shuttle launch, July 29, 1985

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 56
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 56
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: July 29, 1985

Prayer breakfast script prior to Bridges' STS 51F launch attended by Bridges’ wife, family, launch guests, and his pastor, the Rev. Buddy Miller, as well as the family of friends of Tony England, July 1985

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 57
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 57
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.

Dates: July 1985