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The man who built the missiles

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Air Force General Bernard Schriever was put in charge of the US missile program in the 1950s, and proceeded to build the world's most dominant ICBM force. The highly successful program was also helpful in America's space aspirations.

Author: Boyne, Walter J.
Publisher: Air Force Association
Publication Name: Air Force Magazine
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0730-6784
Year: 2000
Achievements and awards, Design and construction, Intercontinental ballistic missiles, Schriever, Bernard

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Von Karman's way

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Theodore von Karman was a theorist and astronautical scientist, whose foundation work has taken the Air Force to great heights. The work and life of this great scientist is discussed.

Author: Boyne, Walter J.
Publisher: Air Force Association
Publication Name: Air Force Magazine
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0730-6784
Year: 2004
Management dynamics, Management, Appreciation, Company business management, Astronauts, Karman, Theodore

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Creech: The genius of this singular officer lives on in the modern United States Air Force

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General W.L. 'Bill' Creech was among the most influential generals in Air Force history, rising from the rank of private to that of four-star general in a brilliant 36-year career. Many of his policies and leadership principles continue to guide the modern Air Force.

Author: Boyne, Walter J.
Publisher: Air Force Association
Publication Name: Air Force Magazine
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0730-6784
Year: 2005
Executive changes & profiles, History, Portrayals, Creech, W.L.

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Subjects list: United States, Officials and employees, United States. Air Force, Generals
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