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Box 55

 Container

Contains 75 Results:

Summer, H. Looking back at Tet. Washington Times, p. F-3, January 29, 1988

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 25
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 25
Scope and Contents

Per Bridges, "I arrived in Vietnam early in January 1968 and flew a lot of combat missions in support of Army and Marine ground forces during Tet."

Dates: January 29, 1988

Article announcing that Bridges' Shuttle Commander, Colonel Gordon Fullerton was leaving the Astronaut Corps, newspaper and date unknown., undated

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 26
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 26
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: undated

A humorous presentation of the AFFTC budget while Bridges was the 6510th Test Wing Commander, 1988

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 27
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 27
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: 1988

Humorous proclamation from Public Affairs Office on Bridges' departure as the Eastern Space and Missile Center Commander, January 1990

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 28
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 28
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 1990

Program, Change of Command Ceremony, Eastern Space and Missile Center, January 27, 1990

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 29
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 29
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 27, 1990

Draft Promotion Party Invitation and guest list for Bridges' Brigadier General Select party on , January 16, 1990

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 30
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 30
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 16, 1990

Orders for Bridges to move to Andrews AFB, January 10, 1990

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 31
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 31
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 10, 1990

Map of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station launch complexes, 1990

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 32
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 32
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: 1990

Invitation, program and photographs for a farewell dinner for AFSC Commander, General Randolph and his wife who were visiting Patrick AFB, undated

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 33
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 33
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: undated

Humorous going away letter on Bridges' departure from Patrick AFB as the Eastern Space Missile Commander, 1990

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 34
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 34
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: 1990

Certificate of Appreciation to Benita Bridges, Honorary Advisor to the Enlisted Wives Club, Edwards AFB CA, 1991 - 1992

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 35
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 35
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: 1991 - 1992

"It's Still Fun," Airman , undated

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 36
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 36
Scope and Contents

Bridges was the 6510th Test Wing Commander at the time.

Dates: undated

Official photograph, 13, 8 x 10s and five, 4 ½ x 5 ½, September 8, 1988

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 37
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 37
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: September 8, 1988

Letter from Bob Walsh, NASA JSC , October 5, 1987

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 38
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 38
Scope and Contents

"Updating Bridges on things that had happened in his world of managing the Crew Flight Data File (FDF) since Bridges left NASA. Per Bridges, "I was once the Astronaut Office FDF representative responsible for coordinating all changes of the many FDF books with the crews and getting their concurrence."

Dates: October 5, 1987

"The 12 Days of Christmas" , circa 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 39
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 39
Scope and Contents

Per Bridges, "Singing or rather performing this was a traditional event at the Test Ops Christmas Party, Edwards AFB, CA."

Dates: circa 1986

Chili Cook-off Invitation, annual Edwards AFB tradition, October 25, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 40
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 40
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 25, 1986

"510,000 flock to Air Show," Desert Wings , November 14, 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 41
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 41
Scope and Contents

Per Bridges, "As the Wing Commander, I was responsible for organizing and producing this event each year safely."

Dates: November 14, 1986

Photographs and letter regarding Bridges' talk to the Fireman's Ball, October 1986

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 42
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 42
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 1986

Invitation from House Majority Leader, Jim Wright, to attend a Farewell Party for Lt. General Tom Stafford, former Apollo 10 Astronaut and Deputy Chief of Staff for R&D at the time , September 27, 1979

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 1
Scope and Contents

"Bridges was General Stafford'’s Aide at this time and planned this party for him."

Dates: September 27, 1979

Congratulations letter and Certificate of Appreciation from President Bill Clinton on Bridges' retirement from the United States Air Force, March 12, 1996

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 2
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: March 12, 1996

The Distinguished Service Medal Certificate and Citation presented on Bridges' retirement from the United States Air Force, 1996

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

USAF Test Pilot School Graduation Program, Class 92A, (Bridges was Commander at the time), December 12, 1992

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 8
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 12, 1992

Skeen, J. Edwards' air show attracts 200,000. The Antelope Valley Daily Press, A1-A2, October 19, 1992

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 10
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 19, 1992

"Where Desert Meets the Sky," Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1991

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 13
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 13
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 28, 1991

Various congratulations notes and letters on assuming command at AFFTC, 1991

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 14
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 14
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: 1991