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Martin Celusnak, Maj. USAF (ret)
January 6, 2023
I worked for Gen. Light from 1983-1987 at 15AF. I was his intelligence briefing officer. One day, I had an important report that I thought he should get; I called his office and was told he was on the golf course. I found him on the course and gave him a classified intelligence briefing. Not normal procedures, but he got the information. He personally handed me my retirement papers in 1987. A great man to work for.
Joe Hunt
June 20, 2013
Jim,
Your adopted sons the Hunt Brothers miss you. Wish we'd have seen you at the O club before you left for Michigan. I'm sure you and Mom/Dad are together and we'll see you again one day...
James Reinkoester
November 2, 2012
Just here reminiscing with my father and Jims close friend Ed Reinkoester....
Jim Eldridge
July 16, 2012
Great man and brilliant engineer. I worked with him during the development of the KC-10
and subsequently at 15AF LGMS
Verla May
July 7, 2012
I was so sad to hear of General Light's death. I worked for and with him at 15th AF HQ outside of Riverside, CA. He was a great boss and person.
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