Southside in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Schriever Heritage Park

Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

1. Schriever Heritage Park Marker

Inscription. In honor of General Bernard A. Schriever, first Commander of Air Force Systems Command, 1 April 1961 - 31 August 1966. His vision and foresight brought together the many diverse aspects of Air Force research and development. His ability and skill to visualize and articulate the future and mobilize the present to achieve that future have resulted in a stronger Air Force and nation. He was the significant force in the establishment of the Aerospace Medical Division as a part of that future. He stands forever as a major part of our heritage and a guidepost for tomorrow.

Erected 1986.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1961.

Location. 29° 20.599′ N, 98° 26.685′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Southside. Marker is on Inner Circle Road, 0.1 miles south of South New Braunfels Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located south of Hanger 9 with other historical markers. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8081 Inner Circle Road, San Antonio TX 78235, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. F-100F (here, next to this marker); Sidney J. Brooks (a few steps from this marker); Sidney J. Brooks Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Jenny (within shouting distance of this marker); Dropping By (within shouting distance of this marker); A Few Good Men (within shouting distance of this marker); A Base Renamed (within shouting distance of this marker); Making History (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

More about this marker. Brooks Air Force Base was renamed in 2002 to Brooks City Base when it was repurposed through the Brooks Development Authority as a science, business, and technology location.

Also see . . . Brooks Air Force Base. Wikipedia

Brooks Air Force Base was named to honor San Antonio aviator Sidney Johnson Brooks Jr (not to be confused with Tuskegee Airmen Cadet Brooks) who died on November 13, 1917 when his Curtiss JN-4 nosed down as he prepared to land after his final training flight at Kelly Field, Texas, possibly because he had blacked out in reaction to the inoculations they had been given shortly before the flight. Brooks was one of the first to volunteer
Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

2. The Schriever Heritage Park Marker is the top marker of the two markers
at the call for men for the American Flying Corps; he was about to complete his training for a commission as a military aviator. He was awarded his wings and commission posthumously.

(Submitted on October 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Schriever Heritage Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

3. The view of the Schriever Heritage Park Marker

The F100 fighter jet static display is missing from the pedestal in the photo

F100F - Weightless 2 image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - US Air Force - Steve Thurow, circa 2008

4. F100F - Weightless 2

Weightless 2, a static display on Brooks City-Base commemorating the research done through the Aerospace Medical Division with astronaut candidates.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.