Box 55
Container
Contains 142 Collections and/or Records:
Notification of receipt Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, February 15, 1967
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 49
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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:
February 15, 1967
Notification of receipt, Parachute Badge, August 11, 1964
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 50
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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:
August 11, 1964
Unclassified EFTO, Edwards Air Force Base Communications Center, For Brigadier General Bridges from Lieutenant General Boles, Subject: Major General Selection, February 1992
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 51
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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:
February 1992
Communication, "On behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff, I am delighted to inform you that the President has nominated you to the Senate for promotion to the grade of Brigadier General…", January 1990
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 52
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, 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:
January 1990
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