Tustin High School Alumni
Tustin, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Alice Sammond | 1974 |
| Becky Moran | 1981 |
| Debbie Gay | 1980 |
| Jose Sa Sanchez | 2005 |
| Marissa Marissa Arias | 2013 |
| Mayra Rojas | 2000 |
| Nicholas Myers | 1998 |
| Terri Penaluna | 1979 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
Have you lost your Tustin High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Tillers lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
alfred dejuan matthews
Class of 1993
Army, 10 Years
serving has a army cook have been to Iraq twice and headed over again in AUG
Class of 1993
Army, 10 Years
serving has a army cook have been to Iraq twice and headed over again in AUG
Andrew Taal
Class of 2007
Army, 5 Years
Logistics with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). 3 tours 2 Afghanistan, 1 Philippines.
Class of 2007
Army, 5 Years
Logistics with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). 3 tours 2 Afghanistan, 1 Philippines.
Andrey Marcus
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Radio technician, went to Okinawa japan, Korea, Hawaii and Iraq.
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Radio technician, went to Okinawa japan, Korea, Hawaii and Iraq.
Brian Goetting
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Drafted! Vietnam Veteran (1966). Was with the 2nd Armor Division 502nd S&T, served with the 14th ICC.
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Drafted! Vietnam Veteran (1966). Was with the 2nd Armor Division 502nd S&T, served with the 14th ICC.
Dan Holte
Class of 1980
Air Force, 8 Years
Analyst for AFTAC. Monitored the NTBT and other areas related to national security.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 8 Years
Analyst for AFTAC. Monitored the NTBT and other areas related to national security.
Daniel Choi
Class of 1999
Army, 11 Years
Iraq War (OIF 4-5: South Baghdad) 2006-2007. Infantry Officer, U.S. Military Academy (West Point, NY) Class of 2003: B.S. Arabic Language and Environmental Engineering. NY Army National Guard 2008-2011, Honorable Discharge 2008 (AD) and 2010 (NG). 100% Disabled American Veteran. LGBT Advocate 2009-2015.
Class of 1999
Army, 11 Years
Iraq War (OIF 4-5: South Baghdad) 2006-2007. Infantry Officer, U.S. Military Academy (West Point, NY) Class of 2003: B.S. Arabic Language and Environmental Engineering. NY Army National Guard 2008-2011, Honorable Discharge 2008 (AD) and 2010 (NG). 100% Disabled American Veteran. LGBT Advocate 2009-2015.
Dave Calvano
Class of 1971
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 1972. Stationed in Germany and served as a Spec 4 with a Pershing nuclear missile unit.
Class of 1971
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 1972. Stationed in Germany and served as a Spec 4 with a Pershing nuclear missile unit.
Dave Herald
Class of 1967
Navy, 6 Years
Navy P-3 pilot after NROTC at USC ('71). Stationed Moffet Field in Bay Area and Cubi Point, Phillipines during fall of South Vietnam.
Class of 1967
Navy, 6 Years
Navy P-3 pilot after NROTC at USC ('71). Stationed Moffet Field in Bay Area and Cubi Point, Phillipines during fall of South Vietnam.
David Abblitt
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Republic of Viet Nam ~ Inf Squad, 2nd Plt, A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th ID. Many tasks During my tour ~ Platoon Sniper, Tunnel Rat, M-113 TC Sabre Alpha 28. I used all personal arms as well as the 50 Cal Ma Duece Duce. Freedom Is Not Free!
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Republic of Viet Nam ~ Inf Squad, 2nd Plt, A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th ID. Many tasks During my tour ~ Platoon Sniper, Tunnel Rat, M-113 TC Sabre Alpha 28. I used all personal arms as well as the 50 Cal Ma Duece Duce. Freedom Is Not Free!
David Armstrong
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1977 as Navy Corpsman. Commissioned as Ensign 8 years later. Served aboard 4 ships for a total of 11 years; lived in Japan 4 years and commanded a logistics base in Yokosuka Japan. Served in Persian Gulf during first Gulf War and provided support for OEF / OIF. Retired in 2004. Served 27 years.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1977 as Navy Corpsman. Commissioned as Ensign 8 years later. Served aboard 4 ships for a total of 11 years; lived in Japan 4 years and commanded a logistics base in Yokosuka Japan. Served in Persian Gulf during first Gulf War and provided support for OEF / OIF. Retired in 2004. Served 27 years.
David M. Phillips
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army Ranger. 3 tours Iraq, 1 Afghanistan.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army Ranger. 3 tours Iraq, 1 Afghanistan.
Dennis Cusick
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Served in 3/11 ACR Bads Hersfeld West Germany
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Served in 3/11 ACR Bads Hersfeld West Germany
DONALD L RAFFERTY JR
Class of 1969
Air Force, 5 Years
Served 4 1/2 years in the USAF. Stationed in Okinawa with time in Viet Nam shutting downs DaNang during withdrawal.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 5 Years
Served 4 1/2 years in the USAF. Stationed in Okinawa with time in Viet Nam shutting downs DaNang during withdrawal.
Geoffrey Schuller
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Active Duty for 6 yrs reserves continuing through the 23rd year
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Active Duty for 6 yrs reserves continuing through the 23rd year
Ian Jay Michael Burkhart
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Joind in 2007 and is now stationed in Edawrds, CA
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Joind in 2007 and is now stationed in Edawrds, CA
John (Dave) Jamieson
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Combat Photographer - Vietnam - First Field Force - 1968-1970 ... now Living in Marin County, CA
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Combat Photographer - Vietnam - First Field Force - 1968-1970 ... now Living in Marin County, CA
John Boehmer
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Helicopter crewchief 1980-2002. Campaigns included Panama, Bosnia and Iraq. Served in airborne and military freefall positions. Awards include Air Medal and Legion of Merit. Retired as Sergeant Major.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Helicopter crewchief 1980-2002. Campaigns included Panama, Bosnia and Iraq. Served in airborne and military freefall positions. Awards include Air Medal and Legion of Merit. Retired as Sergeant Major.
John P. Bell
Class of 1999
Army, 13 Years
US Army Combat Medic, still active, Iraq & Afghanistan
Class of 1999
Army, 13 Years
US Army Combat Medic, still active, Iraq & Afghanistan
Kamal R Bond
Class of 1995
Air Force, 11 Years
Weapons Specialist for the F-22 (Raptor)
Class of 1995
Air Force, 11 Years
Weapons Specialist for the F-22 (Raptor)
Leandra Steele
Class of 2000
Army, 10 Years
Serves as a Medical NCO. Has been to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Class of 2000
Army, 10 Years
Serves as a Medical NCO. Has been to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Loquitta Collier
Class of 1992
Army, 14 Years
She just returned from OIF / OEF. She is doing well and lives with her children in Corona, CA.
Class of 1992
Army, 14 Years
She just returned from OIF / OEF. She is doing well and lives with her children in Corona, CA.
Marvin J Edstedt
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 1966-1970. Nov 66-Dec67 Vietnam. My MOS was 2531 Radio Operator. My Unit was HqCo 3rdBn 4th Marine Reg 3rd MarDiv. Served the remaining time between Camp Pendleton and MCAS El Toro. Semper Fi.
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 1966-1970. Nov 66-Dec67 Vietnam. My MOS was 2531 Radio Operator. My Unit was HqCo 3rdBn 4th Marine Reg 3rd MarDiv. Served the remaining time between Camp Pendleton and MCAS El Toro. Semper Fi.
Michael Blaszak
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Electronics Warefare Systems Specialist
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Electronics Warefare Systems Specialist
Michael Gustafson
Class of 2009
Navy, 8 Years
Electronics Technician E6 at Honorable Discharge. Served in boomer submarine fleet.
Class of 2009
Navy, 8 Years
Electronics Technician E6 at Honorable Discharge. Served in boomer submarine fleet.
MIchael Pennington
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Submarines, East Coast of US, Med, and North Atlantic. USS John Marshal (gold), USS Daniel Boone (blue), and USS Ray.
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Submarines, East Coast of US, Med, and North Atlantic. USS John Marshal (gold), USS Daniel Boone (blue), and USS Ray.
Mil Thornton
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
served in the 101st Airborne Infantry, Vietnam 1970-71.
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
served in the 101st Airborne Infantry, Vietnam 1970-71.
R. Kalani Yumul
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 4 Years
served in the 1st Marine Division in the Gulf prior to, during, and after both Desert Shield and Desert Storm; one of the first Marine elements to liberate Kuwait city.
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 4 Years
served in the 1st Marine Division in the Gulf prior to, during, and after both Desert Shield and Desert Storm; one of the first Marine elements to liberate Kuwait city.
Richard Espinoza
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
2 tours in Germany, 1 in Korea. 1 in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan.
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
2 tours in Germany, 1 in Korea. 1 in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan.
Rick Spicer
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Jan 1971 - Dec 1974. Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA (Romanian Basic & Intermediate); Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX; 6970th Air Base Group, Ft. George G. Meade, MD.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Jan 1971 - Dec 1974. Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA (Romanian Basic & Intermediate); Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX; 6970th Air Base Group, Ft. George G. Meade, MD.
Rod Monroy
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
USAF 71-80; USN 80-92; USNR 92-05
Retired reservist 15 yr active duty
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
USAF 71-80; USN 80-92; USNR 92-05
Retired reservist 15 yr active duty
Ron McCord
Class of 1984
Navy, 5 Years
Served as Aviation Anti Submarine Warfare Technician and operator. Part of SAR. Naval Search and rescue from H2 helicopter. Served in the Gulf in action against Iran. Live fire against Oil rigs in the gulfs owned by Iran. Survied helo crash off Coast of San Diego. Served aboard several figates and destroyers. 6 months deployed aboard Uss John Young. Visited Far East including Phillipines, thailand, Singapore, Diego Garcia.
Class of 1984
Navy, 5 Years
Served as Aviation Anti Submarine Warfare Technician and operator. Part of SAR. Naval Search and rescue from H2 helicopter. Served in the Gulf in action against Iran. Live fire against Oil rigs in the gulfs owned by Iran. Survied helo crash off Coast of San Diego. Served aboard several figates and destroyers. 6 months deployed aboard Uss John Young. Visited Far East including Phillipines, thailand, Singapore, Diego Garcia.
Ron Stevens
Class of 1972
Army, 3 Years
Enlisted Christmas Eve 1975, Air
Defense Artillery, Sergeant( E-5), Honor graduate from AIT training, 12 commendations, graduate from NCO academy, expert marksman's award, 7th division.
Class of 1972
Army, 3 Years
Enlisted Christmas Eve 1975, Air
Defense Artillery, Sergeant( E-5), Honor graduate from AIT training, 12 commendations, graduate from NCO academy, expert marksman's award, 7th division.
Scott Sabol
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Scott was a good cook so was a chef and served honorably in Germany.
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Scott was a good cook so was a chef and served honorably in Germany.
STEPHEN HAZARD
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Drafted 1965 Basic @ Fort Polk LA. Training @ Redstone Arsenal , Huntsville AL Completed MOS training @ Sandia Base ,Albuquerque NM PCS to Fort Lewis , WA My MOS ....Nuclear Weapons Electronic Specialist E-5 discharged 1967
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Drafted 1965 Basic @ Fort Polk LA. Training @ Redstone Arsenal , Huntsville AL Completed MOS training @ Sandia Base ,Albuquerque NM PCS to Fort Lewis , WA My MOS ....Nuclear Weapons Electronic Specialist E-5 discharged 1967
Alumni Stories
Read and submit stories about our classmates from Tustin High School, post achievements and news about our alumni, and post photos of our fellow Tillers.
School News
THS - '68's 50th Class Reunion - Mini Year Book
If you are interested in a Mini Year Book from our 50th Class Reunion, please send $20.00 to:
Kathy Stephens, 2...
Read More »
Our Tustin 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 Tustin High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Tustin are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!