After a successful bout with polio , he went to March Air Force Base , California , in 1950 .
After a successful bout with polio , he served as director of operations for the 22d Bombardment Wing and later for the 12th Air Division until November 1951 .
After a successful bout with polio , he went to March Air Force Base , California , in 1950 and served as director of operations for the 22d Bombardment Wing and later for the 12th Air Division until November 1951 .