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    William 'Billy' Mitchell -- 'The father of the United States Air Force'

    FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Fort Sam Houston, one of the oldest military installations in the United States, has been the home to many famous figures over the years.

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    • Construction began in 1876 and since its establishment; Fort Sam has played an integral part in American military history.

    Fort Sam has seen the likes of many famous generals, including John J. Pershing, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Joe Stilwell, Benjamin Foulois and many more, but of all the prominent military generals housed on the post, none were more turbulent and controversial than Gen.

    William "Billy" Mitchell.

    Although Foulois was given the honor, "Father of Military Flight," Mitchell, a staunch advocate and visionary of air power, became regarded as the "Father of the United States Air Force," because he was instrumental in bringing to the forefront the need for air superiority.

    Mitchell also believed that bombers should take the place of batt