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COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE
FORT LEAVENWORTH
KANSAS [[/preprinted]]

21 November 1954.

Dear Ben:

My channels of communication in to these ivy-covered walls are so slow that I couldn't possibly have been the first to congratulate you — and the Air Force — on your recent promotion; but I assure you that my congratulations are none the less sincere for their delay! It has been a particular pleasure to see my old roommate Sandy McCorkle, and now you, so honored. Fully realizing the dedicated service that has gone into the appointment, I know that the Armed Forces as a whole have gained on that move; and it is a real pleasure to be part of the team under such circumstances.