Col. Jackie L. Ridley 's widow, Mrs. Nell Ridley Loe, and retired Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager (right of the door) cut the ceremonial ribbon to the Ridley Mission Control Center, June 12, 1980. General Yeager, who flew with Colonel Ridley and was a close friend, said supersonic flight may not have been achieved without Colonel Ridley's analysis and intellect. (Official Air Force photo)