Sandia High School Alumni
Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM)
Recent Members
| Babette Novick | 1974 |
| Dennis Salazar | 1974 |
| Jerry Jerry Easterly | 1970 |
| Jim A Reeves Reeves | 1974 |
| Kathleen Safken | 1964 |
| Kenneth Goettsche | 1978 |
| Leeane Munger | 1975 |
| Mark A Zalmanek Mark A Zalmanek | 1973 |
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
Bill Buckalew
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
US Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District, 1972 - 1974. Discharged as Sp4 Aug, 1974
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
US Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District, 1972 - 1974. Discharged as Sp4 Aug, 1974
Bradford Shanahan
Class of 1999
Air Force, 7 Years
SSgt in USAF Stationed at RAF Lakenheath, England
Class of 1999
Air Force, 7 Years
SSgt in USAF Stationed at RAF Lakenheath, England
Cameron Martinez
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
Joined up right after graduating, had a good time, then got out
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
Joined up right after graduating, had a good time, then got out
Celida (Smith) Bruss
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
Serving as a a CTN at NIOC Suitland MD
Class of 2001
Navy, 6 Years
Serving as a a CTN at NIOC Suitland MD
celida bruss
Class of 2001
Navy, 8 Years
Served 8 years as a computer network operations specialist. deployed USS Tarawa, USS Kitty Hawk.
Class of 2001
Navy, 8 Years
Served 8 years as a computer network operations specialist. deployed USS Tarawa, USS Kitty Hawk.
Charles (Chuck) Hollingsworth
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Maintenance Control/Logs and Records/Aircraft Wts. and Balance.
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Maintenance Control/Logs and Records/Aircraft Wts. and Balance.
Corey J Hotchkiss
Class of 1987
Army, 7 Years
Served 4 years of active duty Army from 2001 to 2004 with the 3rd Infantry Division. Completed tours in Kosovo, Macedonia and Iraq (OIF). Currently serving in the Army National Guard for the State of California.
Class of 1987
Army, 7 Years
Served 4 years of active duty Army from 2001 to 2004 with the 3rd Infantry Division. Completed tours in Kosovo, Macedonia and Iraq (OIF). Currently serving in the Army National Guard for the State of California.
Curtis Smith
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
Flew back and right seat of several Navy aircraft.
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
Flew back and right seat of several Navy aircraft.
Curtis Smith
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
I was trained as an avionics technician but after reaching my duty station, I was trained to fly in several different Navy aircraft including twin props and jets. I received my mach two pin in an F4 Phantom.
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
I was trained as an avionics technician but after reaching my duty station, I was trained to fly in several different Navy aircraft including twin props and jets. I received my mach two pin in an F4 Phantom.
David Epstein
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Supply Officer on nuclear sub and on repair tender, comptroller RDT&E facility; 16 years in Naval Reserve
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Supply Officer on nuclear sub and on repair tender, comptroller RDT&E facility; 16 years in Naval Reserve
David Garvin
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
NAAS & NALF Kingsville & Orange Grove
HM2(AC) Kept south Texas safe!
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
NAAS & NALF Kingsville & Orange Grove
HM2(AC) Kept south Texas safe!
David Laird
Class of 1963
Navy, 28 Years
Aviation Electronics Technician Senior Chief (E-8), Air Warfare Specialist
Class of 1963
Navy, 28 Years
Aviation Electronics Technician Senior Chief (E-8), Air Warfare Specialist
David Louis Gonzales
Class of 1965
Navy, 6 Years
P.B.R.s (GUN BOATS) VIET NAM ,MEKONG DELTA
Class of 1965
Navy, 6 Years
P.B.R.s (GUN BOATS) VIET NAM ,MEKONG DELTA
Dennis Roberts
Class of 1960
Navy, 6 Years
Served in Vietnam aboard ship in weather department now a retired banker.
Class of 1960
Navy, 6 Years
Served in Vietnam aboard ship in weather department now a retired banker.
Don Harmon
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
A Marine reservist "weekend warrior" while at Sandia, then 6 years of active enlisted service in the Marines. Back to the USMCR while in college at USC, getting BA and MA. Then commissioned in the Air Force via AFROTC. 15 more years as an Air Force officer. Served 13 mo. in Vietnam. Taught 4 years at the Air Force Academy. Served 4 years in NATO. Assigned to the DOD space program. Retired while assigned to the Space Shuttle Program at NASA Kennedy Space Center, FL.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
A Marine reservist "weekend warrior" while at Sandia, then 6 years of active enlisted service in the Marines. Back to the USMCR while in college at USC, getting BA and MA. Then commissioned in the Air Force via AFROTC. 15 more years as an Air Force officer. Served 13 mo. in Vietnam. Taught 4 years at the Air Force Academy. Served 4 years in NATO. Assigned to the DOD space program. Retired while assigned to the Space Shuttle Program at NASA Kennedy Space Center, FL.
Dustyn Carroll
Class of 1999
Air Force, 9 Years
Air force active duty, South Dakota, England, Middle east. Now currently at CCAFS Florida, in range safety on launching the rockets and shuttle.
Class of 1999
Air Force, 9 Years
Air force active duty, South Dakota, England, Middle east. Now currently at CCAFS Florida, in range safety on launching the rockets and shuttle.
Eileen Martinez
Class of 1977
Air Force, 8 Years
Air craft emerency responce/flight data
last duty assignment in suport of Desert Sheld/Desert storm
Class of 1977
Air Force, 8 Years
Air craft emerency responce/flight data
last duty assignment in suport of Desert Sheld/Desert storm
Frank Tomaszewski
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Master Chief Petty Officer enlisted in 1964 retired with 30 years of service in 1993
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Master Chief Petty Officer enlisted in 1964 retired with 30 years of service in 1993
Gaylene Dolan McCartney
Class of 1964
Navy, 3 Years
Corpsman for viet nam casualties sent to orthopedic center
Class of 1964
Navy, 3 Years
Corpsman for viet nam casualties sent to orthopedic center
James Dawson
Class of 1996
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in the Army Jan. 1969, Spec. 4, MP, served 18 months with 5th Corp, EURSA. I was a regular GI Joe. Decorated Vietnam Nam War Vet.
Class of 1996
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in the Army Jan. 1969, Spec. 4, MP, served 18 months with 5th Corp, EURSA. I was a regular GI Joe. Decorated Vietnam Nam War Vet.
Jennifer L Morris
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Tactical Microwave/Satellite repair technician
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Tactical Microwave/Satellite repair technician
Jeremiah Kirschman
Class of 2000
Air Force, 3 Years
Currently a Contracting Officer for the Air Force. I will be attending the Naval Postgraduate School in July 2007. After receiving my MBA I will become an instructor at the Air Force Academy in Color
Class of 2000
Air Force, 3 Years
Currently a Contracting Officer for the Air Force. I will be attending the Naval Postgraduate School in July 2007. After receiving my MBA I will become an instructor at the Air Force Academy in Color
Joey Allen
Class of 1994
Army, 10 Years
SSGT US INFANTRY, Three time combat vet. One tour under operation Enduring Freedom. Two time under Operation Iraqi Freedom. Station in Buamholder, Germany
Class of 1994
Army, 10 Years
SSGT US INFANTRY, Three time combat vet. One tour under operation Enduring Freedom. Two time under Operation Iraqi Freedom. Station in Buamholder, Germany
John Crutchfield
Class of 1982
Navy, 6 Years
Served on board the USS Enterprise and at Field Command, Defense Nuclear Agency at Kirtland AFB. Served as a Data Processing Technician.
Class of 1982
Navy, 6 Years
Served on board the USS Enterprise and at Field Command, Defense Nuclear Agency at Kirtland AFB. Served as a Data Processing Technician.
John K Thompson
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 22 Years
United States Marine Corps, various roles
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 22 Years
United States Marine Corps, various roles
Joseph Perry
Class of 1967
Army, 4 Years
Army Security Agency Ending up at Can To Viet Nam
Class of 1967
Army, 4 Years
Army Security Agency Ending up at Can To Viet Nam
Justin Paul Lindsey
Class of 2006
Army, 6 Years
6 years of service in the army. Deployed for 18 months to Iraq. Trained troops to go to Iraq and Afghanistan. Served with honor.
Class of 2006
Army, 6 Years
6 years of service in the army. Deployed for 18 months to Iraq. Trained troops to go to Iraq and Afghanistan. Served with honor.
Karen (Manweller) Wright
Class of 1982
Army, 8 Years
Served 4 years active duty in the Military Police. Stationed in West Germany and Ft. McPherson, Georgia. Promoted to Sgt - E-5 prior to completing active duty. Served 4 years in the Indiana National Guard while attending Ball State.
Class of 1982
Army, 8 Years
Served 4 years active duty in the Military Police. Stationed in West Germany and Ft. McPherson, Georgia. Promoted to Sgt - E-5 prior to completing active duty. Served 4 years in the Indiana National Guard while attending Ball State.
Larry Bradley
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Started after "lottery win", Helicopter PIlot in Vietnam, enjoyed it so much, stayed in and flew at sites around the world. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer - 4, Master Aviator, Instructor PIlot in AH-1 Cobra's, UH-1 Huey's. Had a lot of fun, most of the time.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Started after "lottery win", Helicopter PIlot in Vietnam, enjoyed it so much, stayed in and flew at sites around the world. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer - 4, Master Aviator, Instructor PIlot in AH-1 Cobra's, UH-1 Huey's. Had a lot of fun, most of the time.
Lawrence (Larry) Bradley
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Helicopter Pilot; Helicopter Instructor Pilot. Vietman to Panama
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Helicopter Pilot; Helicopter Instructor Pilot. Vietman to Panama
Leonard Jablon
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
USS New Jersey BB-62 from 11/1986 - 2/1991. C.I.W.S. (Anti-Missile/Anti-Aircraft) - Defensive Weapon System
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
USS New Jersey BB-62 from 11/1986 - 2/1991. C.I.W.S. (Anti-Missile/Anti-Aircraft) - Defensive Weapon System
Major Don Harmon
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
6 years prior enlisted service in USMC. Commissioned in 1968 in USAF after earning BA and MA at USC. Served 13 mo. in Vietnam. Taught 4 years at Air Force Academy. Other tours in NATO, NORAD and NRO. Retired in 1985 while assigned to NASA at Kennedy Space Center, FL, FL.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
6 years prior enlisted service in USMC. Commissioned in 1968 in USAF after earning BA and MA at USC. Served 13 mo. in Vietnam. Taught 4 years at Air Force Academy. Other tours in NATO, NORAD and NRO. Retired in 1985 while assigned to NASA at Kennedy Space Center, FL, FL.
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Our Sandia 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 Sandia High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Albuquerque are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!