Michael Thomas Reich

I'm so sorry to hear this. I have many happy memories of my ballooning times with Mikey and Kelli as well as our happy times on our travels to Europe with our group. My deepest condolences to Kelli, William, and all the family.

I am very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I knew him as a bright and cheerful young operations analyst in the Aircraft and Systems Division of the Operations Analysis Directorate at the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center at Kirtland AFB in the early 1970s. One day we were discussing methods of improving homing systems for terminal guidance of missiles. Mike quickly came up with the ideal solution. He said, "Sir, what we really need is a missile that homes in on evil intent." We all had a great laugh over his witty comment. Mike, we wish you a happy journey.