Box 55
Contains 142 Results:
Certificate of Appreciation to Benita Bridges, Honorary Advisor to the Enlisted Wives Club, Edwards AFB CA, 1991 - 1992
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.
"It's Still Fun," Airman , undated
Bridges was the 6510th Test Wing Commander at the time.
Official photograph, 13, 8 x 10s and five, 4 ½ x 5 ½, September 8, 1988
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.
Letter from Bob Walsh, NASA JSC , October 5, 1987
"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."
"The 12 Days of Christmas" , circa 1986
Per Bridges, "Singing or rather performing this was a traditional event at the Test Ops Christmas Party, Edwards AFB, CA."
Chili Cook-off Invitation, annual Edwards AFB tradition, October 25, 1986
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.
"510,000 flock to Air Show," Desert Wings , November 14, 1986
Per Bridges, "As the Wing Commander, I was responsible for organizing and producing this event each year safely."
Photographs and letter regarding Bridges' talk to the Fireman's Ball, October 1986
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.
Communication in regards to Officer Temporary Promotion Program, April 26, 1968
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.
Communication, Department of the Air Force, Washington, 1965
"By direction of the President, each of the following cadets, graduates of the United States Air Force Academy Class of 1965, is appointed second lieutenant in the Regular Air Force, effective 9 June 1965…," dated May 27, 1965
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
"Bridges was General Stafford'’s Aide at this time and planned this party for him."
Congratulations letter and Certificate of Appreciation from President Bill Clinton on Bridges' retirement from the United States Air Force, March 12, 1996
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.
The Distinguished Service Medal Certificate and Citation presented on Bridges' retirement from the United States Air Force, 1996
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.
USAF Test Pilot School Graduation Program, Class 92A, (Bridges was Commander at the time), December 12, 1992
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.
Skeen, J. Edwards' air show attracts 200,000. The Antelope Valley Daily Press, A1-A2, October 19, 1992
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.
"Where Desert Meets the Sky," Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1991
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.
Various congratulations notes and letters on assuming command at AFFTC, 1991
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.