Franklin High School Alumni
Franklin, Tennessee (TN)
Recent Members
| Andrea Klein | 1994 |
| Betty Crafton | 1964 |
| Bobby Simmons | 2004 |
| Brett Seltz | 1988 |
| Greg Hoover Hoover | 1972 |
| Jimmy Cartwright Jimmy Cartwright | 1963 |
| Kimberly Ellington | 1975 |
| Mark Parkey | 1980 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Ashley Raymond Harrell
Class of 1995
Air Force, 7 Years
Radar Maint, stationed at Robins AFB the entire time :(
Class of 1995
Air Force, 7 Years
Radar Maint, stationed at Robins AFB the entire time :(
Brian Haskins
Class of 1995
Navy, 9 Years
Joined the Navy in 1999, entered Naval Nuclear Power Program in 2000. Graduated as a Machinist Mate and reported to the USS Annapolis, a submarine home-ported in Groton, CT. Transferred to shore duty in 2006 to perform nuclear repair work for Nuclear Regional Maintenance Dept in Groton.
Class of 1995
Navy, 9 Years
Joined the Navy in 1999, entered Naval Nuclear Power Program in 2000. Graduated as a Machinist Mate and reported to the USS Annapolis, a submarine home-ported in Groton, CT. Transferred to shore duty in 2006 to perform nuclear repair work for Nuclear Regional Maintenance Dept in Groton.
Chris Francis
Class of 1997
Air Force, 8 Years
Chris is a C130 Pilot in the US Air Force. Prior to receiving his commission in the USAF, he was enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve an Infantry Rilleman.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 8 Years
Chris is a C130 Pilot in the US Air Force. Prior to receiving his commission in the USAF, he was enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve an Infantry Rilleman.
Chris Williams
Class of 1995
Army, 3 Years
Chris is serving as a Mechanic in the United States Army.
Class of 1995
Army, 3 Years
Chris is serving as a Mechanic in the United States Army.
Christopher Francis
Class of 1997
Air Force, 8 Years
Chris is a C130 Pilot in the US Air Force. Prior to receiving his commission in the USAF, he was enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve an Infantry Rilleman.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 8 Years
Chris is a C130 Pilot in the US Air Force. Prior to receiving his commission in the USAF, he was enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve an Infantry Rilleman.
Daniel Venable
Class of 2007
Air Force, 2 Years
Officer Candidate at US Air Force Academy
Class of 2007
Air Force, 2 Years
Officer Candidate at US Air Force Academy
GREGORY CAULKINS
Class of 1984
Air Force, 8 Years
SERVING THE COUNTRY AND WEARING THE AIR FORCE UNIFORM ACTIVE DUTY FOR EIGHT YEARS.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 8 Years
SERVING THE COUNTRY AND WEARING THE AIR FORCE UNIFORM ACTIVE DUTY FOR EIGHT YEARS.
Homer Demonbreun
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Severed twelve years in the Marines as a Combat Engineer and eight and a half in the Army National Guard as a MP, Military Police. Retired after twenty and a half years.
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Severed twelve years in the Marines as a Combat Engineer and eight and a half in the Army National Guard as a MP, Military Police. Retired after twenty and a half years.
Jerry Brown
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Active duty Medical Corps '75-'89 and 2004'-'10 with assignments in Texas, San Francisco, Seoul, Landstuhl, and last 6 years in Honolulu at Tripler Army Medical Center. Spent about a year in Iraq, but working under Servant Group International, not US Army. photo- wife, Angie, in Damascus, Syria 1999
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Active duty Medical Corps '75-'89 and 2004'-'10 with assignments in Texas, San Francisco, Seoul, Landstuhl, and last 6 years in Honolulu at Tripler Army Medical Center. Spent about a year in Iraq, but working under Servant Group International, not US Army. photo- wife, Angie, in Damascus, Syria 1999
jesse whittaker
Class of 1998
Army, 4 Years
served 2 yrs in O I F 3 now home reupped for six more yrs now living in columbia tennessee
Class of 1998
Army, 4 Years
served 2 yrs in O I F 3 now home reupped for six more yrs now living in columbia tennessee
Jimmy Hassell
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
I joined in 1966, after graduation. I was a BT2 aboard the USS FORRESTAL got out in 1970
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
I joined in 1966, after graduation. I was a BT2 aboard the USS FORRESTAL got out in 1970
John Compton
Class of 1998
Army, 8 Years
Traveled all around the world, and the rest is history
Class of 1998
Army, 8 Years
Traveled all around the world, and the rest is history
Joseph Ezell Haynes
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Joined in 1968' served 18 months in Turkey. Discharged in 1968"
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Joined in 1968' served 18 months in Turkey. Discharged in 1968"
Joseph Ezell Haynes
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed in Texas (twice) and in Turkey 1970-1971. Honorably discharged in 1972.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed in Texas (twice) and in Turkey 1970-1971. Honorably discharged in 1972.
joseph nathaniel wilson
Class of 1992
Army, 7 Years
Served 4 years active duty 1st Cavalry Division Ft. Hood Tx. 3 years National Guard and currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom Camp taji military base.
Class of 1992
Army, 7 Years
Served 4 years active duty 1st Cavalry Division Ft. Hood Tx. 3 years National Guard and currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom Camp taji military base.
Kenneth "Ken" Johnson
Class of 1960
Navy, 5 Years
Crytographer aboard the USS Enterprise. The 1st nuclear aircraft carrier in history-Commissioned her and spent 38 mos. on her.
Class of 1960
Navy, 5 Years
Crytographer aboard the USS Enterprise. The 1st nuclear aircraft carrier in history-Commissioned her and spent 38 mos. on her.
Kevin L. Shell
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 6 Years
3rd BN 4th Marines
Infantry Support
Okinawa-South Korea/Team Spirit'84
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 6 Years
3rd BN 4th Marines
Infantry Support
Okinawa-South Korea/Team Spirit'84
Kris Olsen
Class of 1980
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served 11 years in the Army, 6 years of which were on the East German border. After leaving active duty, went on to serve 12 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard, including a year in Iraq. I was a tank commander in the cavalry.
Class of 1980
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served 11 years in the Army, 6 years of which were on the East German border. After leaving active duty, went on to serve 12 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard, including a year in Iraq. I was a tank commander in the cavalry.
Kristopher "Doogie" Glenn
Class of 1996
Air Force, 9 Years
Lewisburg, TN Army National Guard 1996-2001
USAF 2001-present SSgt Weapons Load Crew Team Chief
Class of 1996
Air Force, 9 Years
Lewisburg, TN Army National Guard 1996-2001
USAF 2001-present SSgt Weapons Load Crew Team Chief
Kristy Hardison Wilson
Class of 1985
Air Force, 11 Years
I joined the Air Force right after graduation. I started basic on 10/23/85. In the beginning it was scary, with not knowing what to expect. But it turned out to be one of the best experiences, of my life! My job (or AFSC) was Security Police. The field was split into Law Enforcement Specialists and Security Specialists. I was a Law Enforcement Specialist, which meant I had duties similar to that of a civilian cop. Later on I left the active duty side and went reserve. I got out in Jan 97. Being in the military is not for everyone, but I can say that it made me a more responsible adult, and I wouldn't take that experience back for anything!!
Class of 1985
Air Force, 11 Years
I joined the Air Force right after graduation. I started basic on 10/23/85. In the beginning it was scary, with not knowing what to expect. But it turned out to be one of the best experiences, of my life! My job (or AFSC) was Security Police. The field was split into Law Enforcement Specialists and Security Specialists. I was a Law Enforcement Specialist, which meant I had duties similar to that of a civilian cop. Later on I left the active duty side and went reserve. I got out in Jan 97. Being in the military is not for everyone, but I can say that it made me a more responsible adult, and I wouldn't take that experience back for anything!!
Larry Eley
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft maintenance as flying crew chief and command logistics for 22nd Air Force. Served in Strategic Air Command and Military Airlift Command. Stationed in Columbus, Mississippi, Naha, Okinawa, Charleston, South Carolina, Hickman AFB, Hawaii and Travis AFB, California. I would not trade my years in the USAF for any other life I could have had during that time. I wish I could do it all over again.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft maintenance as flying crew chief and command logistics for 22nd Air Force. Served in Strategic Air Command and Military Airlift Command. Stationed in Columbus, Mississippi, Naha, Okinawa, Charleston, South Carolina, Hickman AFB, Hawaii and Travis AFB, California. I would not trade my years in the USAF for any other life I could have had during that time. I wish I could do it all over again.
Malaika Cole
Class of 1999
Army, 5 Years
I was a "Combat Medic" meaning I was a nurse. Stationed at Schofiled Barracks, Hawaii. I loved every moment of being in Hawaii. Now for being in the Army, well that's another story....LOL!
Class of 1999
Army, 5 Years
I was a "Combat Medic" meaning I was a nurse. Stationed at Schofiled Barracks, Hawaii. I loved every moment of being in Hawaii. Now for being in the Army, well that's another story....LOL!
Malaika Cole
Class of 1999
Army, 5 Years
Stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, worked as a Medical Specialist(Nurse).
Class of 1999
Army, 5 Years
Stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, worked as a Medical Specialist(Nurse).
micheal ray brooks
Class of 1976
Navy, 16 Years
duty stations were USS GARCIA FF1040, Uss ALYWIN FF1081 NAVAL STATION MILLINGTON TN
USS EMORY S LAND AS39 , NAVAL STATION STATON ISLAND. Retired BT1 SW . Awards
sURFACE wARFARE sPECIALIST iNSIGNIA PIN
Navy Acheivement medal (2)/ Armed forces Expeditionary Medal / Navy Exp Medal / National defense medal/ good conduct medal (4)
Class of 1976
Navy, 16 Years
duty stations were USS GARCIA FF1040, Uss ALYWIN FF1081 NAVAL STATION MILLINGTON TN
USS EMORY S LAND AS39 , NAVAL STATION STATON ISLAND. Retired BT1 SW . Awards
sURFACE wARFARE sPECIALIST iNSIGNIA PIN
Navy Acheivement medal (2)/ Armed forces Expeditionary Medal / Navy Exp Medal / National defense medal/ good conduct medal (4)
Mike Dunning
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
I served with the USMC and later with USA with the Tn National Guard, Army Reserve and active duty. I retired as Lt Col.
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
I served with the USMC and later with USA with the Tn National Guard, Army Reserve and active duty. I retired as Lt Col.
Nick Waller
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 11 Years
Recon Marine with two Iraq tours and one Afghanistan tour.
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 11 Years
Recon Marine with two Iraq tours and one Afghanistan tour.
Pate McKissack
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 8 years active duty, Communications Switching Supervisor, 13 years AF Reserve as C-5 Maintenance Supervisor Retired USAFR 21 years.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 8 years active duty, Communications Switching Supervisor, 13 years AF Reserve as C-5 Maintenance Supervisor Retired USAFR 21 years.
Richard Buerstetta
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Killed in Action in Iraq on October 23, 2006.
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Killed in Action in Iraq on October 23, 2006.
ricky hoover
Class of 1996
Navy, 8 Years
presently stationed in gulfport ms as a heavy equipment operator in the navy seabees. just got back from pakistan in late dec.was in the desert from feb-aug04
Class of 1996
Navy, 8 Years
presently stationed in gulfport ms as a heavy equipment operator in the navy seabees. just got back from pakistan in late dec.was in the desert from feb-aug04
ron claiborne
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 4 Years
one yr, tour in Japan, one yr. in southern Ca.
Two years in NC. as a recruiter. Rank E-5 Sgt.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 4 Years
one yr, tour in Japan, one yr. in southern Ca.
Two years in NC. as a recruiter. Rank E-5 Sgt.
Ronald Vance Walker
Class of 2000
Army, 8 Years
Military Police School and fifteen months service deployed under operation Iraqi Freedom. January 2003-May 2004
Class of 2000
Army, 8 Years
Military Police School and fifteen months service deployed under operation Iraqi Freedom. January 2003-May 2004
Russ Higgins
Class of 1975
Navy, 4 Years
Quartermaster 2nd Class (QM2) Navigation Division's Work Center Supervisor
Class of 1975
Navy, 4 Years
Quartermaster 2nd Class (QM2) Navigation Division's Work Center Supervisor
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Our Franklin High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Franklin High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Franklin are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!