Great Bridge High School Alumni
Chesapeake, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Aaliyah Livi Robinson | 2023 |
| Bobbie S Frye Jones | 1992 |
| Courtney Ashley | 2008 |
| Desmond Brewer | 1983 |
| Jean Miller | 1949 |
| Michael Martin Martin | 1974 |
| Tamra Schrock | 2018 |
| Tom Edwards | 1956 |
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
CAPT Floyd Campen
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
21 years service with USMC culminating with service with 1 MEF, 4th MED BN during OIF I, transfered to 1 NCF served as Force Dental Officer during OIF 2,3,4, currently serving as 30th NCR, Regimental Surgeon, Port Hueneme Ca. Total service time 30+ years
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
21 years service with USMC culminating with service with 1 MEF, 4th MED BN during OIF I, transfered to 1 NCF served as Force Dental Officer during OIF 2,3,4, currently serving as 30th NCR, Regimental Surgeon, Port Hueneme Ca. Total service time 30+ years
Alejandro Martinez
Class of 2010
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Quantico, VA 2011-2012
Okinawa, Japan 2012-Present
Class of 2010
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Quantico, VA 2011-2012
Okinawa, Japan 2012-Present
Bob Jones
Class of 1965
Air Force, 1 Years
Firefighter, Offutt AFB, Omaha, Nebraska
Class of 1965
Air Force, 1 Years
Firefighter, Offutt AFB, Omaha, Nebraska
Bob Page
Class of 1981
Navy, 20 Years
Joined December 1984. Retired December 2004. Shore duty stations: Orlando, FL; Great Lakes, IL; Norfolk, VA;Jacksonville, FL; Biloxi, MS. Ships served: USS Virginia CGN-38, USS Hue City CG-66, USS Vicksburg CG-69 and USS Cole DDG-67. Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Maritime Operations in the Mediterranean sea, Caribbean and Baltic sea.
Class of 1981
Navy, 20 Years
Joined December 1984. Retired December 2004. Shore duty stations: Orlando, FL; Great Lakes, IL; Norfolk, VA;Jacksonville, FL; Biloxi, MS. Ships served: USS Virginia CGN-38, USS Hue City CG-66, USS Vicksburg CG-69 and USS Cole DDG-67. Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Maritime Operations in the Mediterranean sea, Caribbean and Baltic sea.
Brian Smith
Class of 1990
Army, 20+ Years
23 and still going!
At Fort Leavenworth as the OPFOR (Opposing Forces) Commander
-Brian Smith
Major, Armor
Class of '90
Class of 1990
Army, 20+ Years
23 and still going!
At Fort Leavenworth as the OPFOR (Opposing Forces) Commander
-Brian Smith
Major, Armor
Class of '90
Christopher R Selznick
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Discharged Honorably in 2009
Class of 2004
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Discharged Honorably in 2009
Christopher Spivey
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Joined in Dec 1980 and retired Jan 2001.
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Joined in Dec 1980 and retired Jan 2001.
Col. Lenard A. Old Jr
Class of 1956
Army, 20+ Years
Army Transportation officer More than 28 years in military. After many tours of duty, including Vietnam, settle in Fairfax Va.
Class of 1956
Army, 20+ Years
Army Transportation officer More than 28 years in military. After many tours of duty, including Vietnam, settle in Fairfax Va.
Darnell (DEENO) Covil
Class of 1998
Navy, 4 Years
Served in the united states navy as a aviation admistration petty officer 2nd class,and was honorbly discharged in 2003.
Class of 1998
Navy, 4 Years
Served in the united states navy as a aviation admistration petty officer 2nd class,and was honorbly discharged in 2003.
David Wayne Disney
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Army Master Sargent E-8, retired 2016 after 32 years service. 1!tour Gulf War, 2 tours Iraq War
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Army Master Sargent E-8, retired 2016 after 32 years service. 1!tour Gulf War, 2 tours Iraq War
Don Shirah
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Special Security Group Washington,
Belgium, Korea, Italy
HQ TRADOC, FT Monroe
Armed forces Courier Service, Ramstein AFB
Retired Master Sergeant, 1985
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
US Army Special Security Group Washington,
Belgium, Korea, Italy
HQ TRADOC, FT Monroe
Armed forces Courier Service, Ramstein AFB
Retired Master Sergeant, 1985
Gerald Sheppard
Class of 1956
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Aviator, Squadron Commander, Retired 27 years Navy Captain
Class of 1956
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Aviator, Squadron Commander, Retired 27 years Navy Captain
Greg McLamb
Class of 2000
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Attended the US Coast Guard Academy from 2000-2004, now serving as XO of USCGC KISKA in Hilo, HI.
Class of 2000
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Attended the US Coast Guard Academy from 2000-2004, now serving as XO of USCGC KISKA in Hilo, HI.
Iris Suzette Kuhlenschmidt (Richart)
Class of 1992
Air Force, 3 Years
Went in immediately after leaving the area . Served 3 yrs .
Class of 1992
Air Force, 3 Years
Went in immediately after leaving the area . Served 3 yrs .
Jack B. Smith
Class of 2000
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Attended the US Coast Guard Academy from 2000-2004, served on USCGC FIR in Astoria, OR, and is now serving at the USCG District 11/Pacific Area Command Center in Alameda, CA.
Class of 2000
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Attended the US Coast Guard Academy from 2000-2004, served on USCGC FIR in Astoria, OR, and is now serving at the USCG District 11/Pacific Area Command Center in Alameda, CA.
James McCrory
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 18 Years
I joined in 92', got out and went back in 1999. I officially retired from the USMC in 2010.
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 18 Years
I joined in 92', got out and went back in 1999. I officially retired from the USMC in 2010.
James R. (Rob) Wayman
Class of 1989
Army, 13 Years
SFC (E-7) in the US Army, multiple deployments to Iraq and Bosnia. Currently a Platoon Sergeant. I am a 25S4O1C Satellite Operator Maintainer with an additional skill identifier of Satellite Network Coordinator. Ive been stationed, in Belgium, Colorado, California, Georgia and Hawaii.
Class of 1989
Army, 13 Years
SFC (E-7) in the US Army, multiple deployments to Iraq and Bosnia. Currently a Platoon Sergeant. I am a 25S4O1C Satellite Operator Maintainer with an additional skill identifier of Satellite Network Coordinator. Ive been stationed, in Belgium, Colorado, California, Georgia and Hawaii.
JamesYawn
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined over 28 years ago grom Great Bridge and now retiring to Great Bridge.
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined over 28 years ago grom Great Bridge and now retiring to Great Bridge.
Joy Johnson (Maiden Name: Wood)
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Primary MOS of Legal Clerk, Secondary MOS of Weapons Training Safety Supervisor at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Honorable discharge in 2005.
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Primary MOS of Legal Clerk, Secondary MOS of Weapons Training Safety Supervisor at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Honorable discharge in 2005.
Lashone Stewart Washington
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-36, Okinawa Japan 1999-2002
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-14, Cherry Point, NC 2002-2006
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-36, Okinawa Japan 1999-2002
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-14, Cherry Point, NC 2002-2006
Louis Harrell
Class of 1966
Air Force, 8 Years
Trained and work in aircraft maintenance and electronics from May '67 until Dec '75. During that time stationed at bases in Texas, Vietnam, Mississippi, Virginia, Tiawan, Colorado and Minnesota.
Following military service attended BYU, graduating with a BS in Business.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 8 Years
Trained and work in aircraft maintenance and electronics from May '67 until Dec '75. During that time stationed at bases in Texas, Vietnam, Mississippi, Virginia, Tiawan, Colorado and Minnesota.
Following military service attended BYU, graduating with a BS in Business.
Lt. Col Paul Nixon
Class of 1953
Air Force, 20+ Years
Pilot of 15 types of aircraft, including single and multi engine jets, sea planes, helicopters and multi and single engine land based aircraft. Flew 600 combat missions in Viet Nam. Other duties included: Avionics Squadron Commander, Vice Group Commander, Director of Operations, Chef of Safety, Chief of Aircraft Maintenance and Director of the Aircraft Maintenance Inspection Team for the Military Airlift Command.
Class of 1953
Air Force, 20+ Years
Pilot of 15 types of aircraft, including single and multi engine jets, sea planes, helicopters and multi and single engine land based aircraft. Flew 600 combat missions in Viet Nam. Other duties included: Avionics Squadron Commander, Vice Group Commander, Director of Operations, Chef of Safety, Chief of Aircraft Maintenance and Director of the Aircraft Maintenance Inspection Team for the Military Airlift Command.
LTC (Retired) Melvin A. Wilson Sr.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Senior Logistics Officer, Defense Logistics Agency Richmond
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Senior Logistics Officer, Defense Logistics Agency Richmond
LTC Carl M. Dozier
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty and Virginia Army National Guard.
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty and Virginia Army National Guard.
Ltd. Col Ronnie E Randolph
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Insructer pilot & fighter pilot (f-4c) phantom. 226 combat missions, Vietnam. Silver star, Distinquished flying cross, purple heart, air medal.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Insructer pilot & fighter pilot (f-4c) phantom. 226 combat missions, Vietnam. Silver star, Distinquished flying cross, purple heart, air medal.
Martin Smith
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
I joined the Air Force in 1969, served in Viet Nam. After that I joined the Army Reserves and retired with 29 years service.
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
I joined the Air Force in 1969, served in Viet Nam. After that I joined the Army Reserves and retired with 29 years service.
Melvin A. Wilson
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Military Logistian, Overseas tours include Germany, Sinai, Bosnia, Kuwait, 3 tours in Iraq and Korea
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Military Logistian, Overseas tours include Germany, Sinai, Bosnia, Kuwait, 3 tours in Iraq and Korea
MICHAEL A HOUSTON
Class of 1969
Army, 2 Years
Vietnam 1969 1970 101st Airborne Bronze Star Army Commendation
Class of 1969
Army, 2 Years
Vietnam 1969 1970 101st Airborne Bronze Star Army Commendation
Michael L Sanders Jr
Class of 1997
Air Force, 10 Years
Air Transportation Craftsman
Class of 1997
Air Force, 10 Years
Air Transportation Craftsman
MICHAEL TURNER
Class of 1977
Army, 30 Years
Instructor writer, Drill Instructor, Recruiter, Military Police
Class of 1977
Army, 30 Years
Instructor writer, Drill Instructor, Recruiter, Military Police
Miranda Blinick
Class of 1992
Navy, 8 Years
Surface Warfare Officer; served on USS Nassau, MCMRON One and MSCEUR Naples IT
Class of 1992
Navy, 8 Years
Surface Warfare Officer; served on USS Nassau, MCMRON One and MSCEUR Naples IT
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Our Great Bridge 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 Great Bridge High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Chesapeake are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!