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Box 55

 Container

Contains 142 Results:

Communication from Thomas J. Hickey, Lieutenant General, USAF, Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, Senate confirmation of Bridges' appointment to the grade of Brigadier General, April 30, 1990

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 53
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 53
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: April 30, 1990

Notification, "By direction of the President, Brigadier General Roy D. Bridges, Jr., is promoted to the regular grade of Major General, USAF…" , December 31, 1992

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 54
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: December 31, 1992

Letters of congratulations on selection for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel, 1982

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 55
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: 1982

Memorandum for: General Twinting; Subject: Promotion Analysis, undated

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 56
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: undated

Department of the Air Force, communication; Subject: Temporary Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel, October 13, 1978

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 57
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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: October 13, 1978

Department of the Air Force, communication, promotion to Major, June 9, 1979

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 58
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 58
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 9, 1979

Communication in regards to Officer Temporary Promotion Program, April 26, 1968

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 59
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 59
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: April 26, 1968

Communication, Department of the Air Force, Washington, 1965

 Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 60
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 60
Scope and Contents

"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

Dates: 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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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