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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-02T01:02:58.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.airandspaceforces.com",
  "tags": [
    "Air & Space Forces Association",
    "History",
    "Bernard Schriever",
    "Brig. Gen. Christopher Fernengel",
    "Gen. Bernard A. Schriever",
    "Gen. Bernard Schriever",
    "Gen. David D. Thompson",
    "Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula",
    "Thomas D. Taverney",
    "AFA, Space Force Leaders Honor Bernard Schriever with New Statue, Toast",
    "Air & Space Forces Magazine"
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  "textContent": "Top Air Force and Space Force leaders past and present celebrated the legacy of Gen. Bernard A. Schriever—the “father of the U.S. military space and missile program”—and the growth of the new space service by unveiling of his bronze statue during the Air & Space Forces Association’s inaugural “Salute to Space” ceremony on May 1.\n\nThe post AFA, Space Force Leaders Honor Bernard Schriever with New Statue, Toast appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.",
  "title": "AFA, Space Force Leaders Honor Bernard Schriever with New Statue, Toast"
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