Article: U.S. AIR FORCE: Falcon Air Force Base renamed to honor space pioneer

M2 PRESSWIRE-8 June 1998-U.S. AIR FORCE: Falcon Air Force Base renamed to honor space pioneer (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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The general who pioneered the development of the nation's ballistic missile programs and is recognized as "the father of the United States Air Force's space and missile program" had an Air Force base renamed for him June 5. Falcon Air Force Base officially became Schriever AFB during a ceremony here to honor retired Gen. Bernard A. Schriever.

Participating in the ceremony were Schriever; F. Whitten Peters, acting secretary of the Air Force; Gen. Howell M. Estes III, commander, Air Force Space Command; and Col. ...

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