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Rapid City Army Air Base was constructed in 1942 and used as a training location for B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber aircrews throughout the duration of World War II. After the war, the newly renamed Rapid City Air Force Base (AFB) led the nation's strategic bombardment force, deploying B-29 Superfortresses to Britain during the Berlin Blockade and later flying the B-36 Peacemaker heavy bomber. In 1953, Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower renamed the base for Brig. Gen. Richard E. Ellsworth, who was killed during a mission over Burgoyne's Cove, Newfoundland. From 1960 to 1994, Ellsworth AFB was a Strategic Air Command superbase containing two legs of the American Strategic Nuclear Triad--heavy bomber aircraft (B-52 Stratofortresses and B-1B Lancers) and land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (Titan and Minuteman). Today, the personnel at Ellsworth AFB continue to build upon the storied legacy of the South Dakota base, projecting American airpower around the world.

In late 1939, the US Army leased from the City of Albuquerque 2,000 acres adjacent to the municipal airport to house a small Air Corps detachment servicing transient Army and Navy aircraft. From these humble beginnings, construction began on Albuquerque Army Air Base on January 7, 1941. Starting as a B-17 training base in the months prior to World War II, the airfield would contain a bombardier school, glider replacement center, and four-engine transition school. On February 25, 1942, at the special request of Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold, Albuquerque Army Air Base was renamed after Col. Roy C. Kirtland, one of the early Army aviation pioneers. Today, Kirtland Air Force Base has evolved into a military base different in many respects from its predecessor installations--Oxnard Field, Sandia Base, and Manzano Base. The base's presence is significant to Albuquerque's economic and social life, as well as housing several of the nation's most important defense research and development organizations.

Starting out as the Consolidated Space Operations Center at Falcon Air Force Station, the Air Force corollary to NASA's Johnson Space Center, Schriever Space Force Base has become the most important military installation in the entire world, with its command and control of all major U.S. military satellite systems. Named after the "Father of Air Force Space and Missiles,'? General Bernard "Bennie'? Schriever, the installation provides 24-hours-a-day/365-days-a-year command and control to the nation's vital satellite assets. Space systems under control by Schriever personnel include the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation, which provides free, world-wide access to positioning, navigation, and timing signals; Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP), weather satellites poised to provide warfighters with accurate environmental data; Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites, providing communications connectivity to U.S. and Allied forces around the world; and the Satellite Control Network (SCN), a network of world-wide locations providing connectivity to satellites in low, medium, and geosynchronous Earth orbit. Today, Schriever SFB personnel continue to exemplify the United States Space Force's motto of Semper Supra, "Always Above.'?

Set in a covert military facility in Sunnyvale, California, the narrative delves into nearly fifty years of clandestine operations conducted by the U.S. military. This book uncovers the hidden history and significance of the location, exploring the various missions and the impact they had on national security. With a focus on secrecy and innovation, it reveals the intricate workings of a site that played a pivotal role in shaping military strategies and technologies over decades.

The White Sands National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located about 25 km (16 mi) southwest of Alamogordo in western Otero County and northeastern Doña Ana County in the state of New Mexico, at an elevation of 4235 feet (1291 m). The area is in the mountain-ringed Tularosa Basin and comprises the southern part of a 710-km2 (275-mi2) field of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals. It is the largest gypsum dune field in the world.--Wikipedia.

Situated in the sand dunes of California s Central Coast, Space Launch Complex Ten, often called SLC-10 or Slick Ten, is a National Historic Landmark that commemorates a powerful Cold War legacy. Home to Vandenberg s Space and Missile Technology Center, or SAMTEC, the facility contains the rich technological heritage of the U.S. Air Force s space and missile launch systems. As the only remaining Thor intermediate-range ballistic missile launch site in the world, SLC-10 s noteworthy achievements span the globe. The complex trained British Royal Air Force missileers for Project EMILY, assisted during nuclear atmospheric tests in the Pacific and launched military weather satellites in support of the covert National Reconnaissance Program. Former air force space and missile officer Joseph T. Page II introduces these amazing stories of dedicated men and women who led the American military effort to explore space."

The narrative explores the rich history of Vandenberg Air Force Base, highlighting its transformation from native tribal lands to a pivotal site for the U.S. space and missile program. Spanning over 45 miles of California coastline, the base has been instrumental in over 1,900 launches since 1957, including the first photoreconnaissance satellite. The book also delves into the ecological diversity present on the base, featuring ancient Chumash rock drawings and a variety of wildlife, all while showcasing its legacy as a key military installation.

Holloman Air Force Base has played a pivotal role in advancing national defense since its establishment in 1942. Known for its innovative training and research, it has been the site of remarkable achievements, including Col. John P. Stapp's record-setting rocket runs and Capt. Joseph Kittinger's historic jump from 102,800 feet. Additionally, the base was instrumental in preparing the first chimpanzee, Ham, for spaceflight and is renowned for the F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter, which gained fame during Operation Desert Storm.

The New Mexico Space Trail highlights 52 significant sites throughout the state that are connected to astronomy and space exploration, showcasing both ancient and contemporary landmarks. Developed by the New Mexico Museum of Space History, this guide offers a unique exploration of the state's rich contributions to space science and history.

Hall of Fame middleweight prizefighter John Edward Kelly, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, was one of the most popular athletes in the United States during the late 19th century. To many observers, Dempsey is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in ring history. This book examines... číst celé