Peter Nezamis
Peter Nezamis | |
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| Born | October 4, 1946 Los Angeles County, California, US |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1986–2022 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | Illinois Air National Guard Michigan Air National Guard |
Peter Nezamis is a retired American military officer and the acting Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs.[1][2]
General Nezamis graduated from Western Michigan University in 1986, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Technology and Management. In December 1986, he commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Michigan Air National Guard. He completed Undergraduate Pilot Training and was assigned to the 108th Air Refueling Squadron at O’Hare International Airport as a KC-135E pilot. He is a command pilot, instructor and evaluator with more than 5,300 hours, commanded numerous expeditionary operations including the 492nd and the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadrons and flown over 275 combat hours in support of several operations including Operations Desert Strom, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. Previous commands include 126 ARW Wing Commander, Operations Group Commander, and Squadron Commander. Prior to his current assignment, General Nezamis was the Chief of the Joint Staff, Illinois National Guard, Camp Lincoln, Springfield Ill. He is a graduate of the Air War College.[3]
Nezamis retired in 2022.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Nagel, Rick (January 11, 2021). "Illinois Veterans Affairs Director Linda Chapa LaVia to Step Down". Kane County Connects. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ White, Jesse (ed.). "Major State Departments & Agencies". Illinois Blue Book 2021-2022 (PDF). p. 235. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 23, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ "MAJOR GENERAL PETER NMI NEZAMIS". United States National Guard. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
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- ^ "Belleville Resident to Retire from National Guard after 37-Year Career". Illinois National Guard. June 27, 2022.
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