Anderson High School Alumni
Anderson, Indiana (IN)
Recent Members
| Arlene Johnson | 1966 |
| Jane Metzger Jane Metzger | 1969 |
| Janet Orbik | 1972 |
| Leanne King Leanne King | 2023 |
| Michael R Barnett Michael R Barnett | 1977 |
| Penny King | 1970 |
| Sarah Ryan Sarah Ryan | 2013 |
| Shirley Lyons | 1988 |
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
Carolyn Irwin
Class of 1999
Army, 9 Years
went through basic training from july-december 1999, got stationed in camp casey, korea after completing training. stationed in fort hood, tx from january '01-may '05, deployed to iraq from march '03-'04, went back to korea may '05-may '06, went back to fort hood, tx til present. currently deployed in iraq since mid december '07
Class of 1999
Army, 9 Years
went through basic training from july-december 1999, got stationed in camp casey, korea after completing training. stationed in fort hood, tx from january '01-may '05, deployed to iraq from march '03-'04, went back to korea may '05-may '06, went back to fort hood, tx til present. currently deployed in iraq since mid december '07
Charlie Coppess
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
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Served in the Untited States Air Force for 24 years and retired as a SMSGT. I started my career in the USAF as a telephone installer and it was culminated as the Wire Chief for Offutt AFB (Hq SAC) and Hurlbert Field Fl. Served on Air Force Bases throughout the world, to include, Germany, Korea, Guam, North Dakota, Illinois, Florida, Texas and Nebraska.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
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Served in the Untited States Air Force for 24 years and retired as a SMSGT. I started my career in the USAF as a telephone installer and it was culminated as the Wire Chief for Offutt AFB (Hq SAC) and Hurlbert Field Fl. Served on Air Force Bases throughout the world, to include, Germany, Korea, Guam, North Dakota, Illinois, Florida, Texas and Nebraska.
Geraldine (Burnett) Jackson
Class of 1978
National Guard, 20+ Years
Captain, Press Officer 120th Public Affairs Detachment
Class of 1978
National Guard, 20+ Years
Captain, Press Officer 120th Public Affairs Detachment
Jacob D Finley
Class of 2002
Air Force, 9 Years
Hydraulic systems-heavy aircraft. Tech. Sgt.
Class of 2002
Air Force, 9 Years
Hydraulic systems-heavy aircraft. Tech. Sgt.
John Gilmore
Class of 1972
Air Force, 8 Years
Served as a USAF Firefighter and Supervisor. Stationed at various Air Force Bases during 8 year career. Hired DoD AF Civilian Firefighter studied moved up in Rank and retired as Asst. Fire chief. GOD bless our military.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 8 Years
Served as a USAF Firefighter and Supervisor. Stationed at various Air Force Bases during 8 year career. Hired DoD AF Civilian Firefighter studied moved up in Rank and retired as Asst. Fire chief. GOD bless our military.
John R. Chaney
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Military intelligence "spook" my entire career
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Military intelligence "spook" my entire career
Kemp Stieber
Class of 1951
Army, 2 Years
1953 to 1955 service. Korea from 1953 to discharge.
Class of 1951
Army, 2 Years
1953 to 1955 service. Korea from 1953 to discharge.
Kenneth R Bucy
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
D Co Ranger, 151st INF, Republic of Vietnam, 1969.
HHC, 256th INF Bde, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2005.
Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal 2x, Army Commendation Medal 2x, Meritorious Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
D Co Ranger, 151st INF, Republic of Vietnam, 1969.
HHC, 256th INF Bde, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2005.
Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal 2x, Army Commendation Medal 2x, Meritorious Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab
Matthew Flowers
Class of 1982
Army, 7 Years
Basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC (11/83 to 01/84). First A.I.T. at Ft. Eustis, VA (01/84 to 06/84). My first duty station was Hunter Army Airfield, located in Savannah, GA (06/84 to 10/85). My second duty station was at a U.S. Army base in Seoul, South Korea called K16 (11/85 to 11/86). The end of my year in Korea was also the end of my first enlistment,and at the time I didnt want to reenlist, so I was honorably discharged. Three months later I changed my mind and reenlisted and was sent back to HAAF (02/87 to 07/89). My M.O.S. was changed in the summer of '89 and I was sent to Ft. Leonardwood, MO (07/89 to 09/89) for my second A.I.T. and then was sent back to HAAF (09/89 to 10/90). In October '90 my unit was deployed to Saudi Arabia for what was to become the Gulf War, a.k.a. Desert Storm (10/90 to 04/91). My second enlistment was supposed to end in February '91, but the Army put all discharges on hold because the war was going on at that time. After my unit returned to the States in April, I spent one more month at HAAF and was honorably discharged a second time in May '91.
Class of 1982
Army, 7 Years
Basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC (11/83 to 01/84). First A.I.T. at Ft. Eustis, VA (01/84 to 06/84). My first duty station was Hunter Army Airfield, located in Savannah, GA (06/84 to 10/85). My second duty station was at a U.S. Army base in Seoul, South Korea called K16 (11/85 to 11/86). The end of my year in Korea was also the end of my first enlistment,and at the time I didnt want to reenlist, so I was honorably discharged. Three months later I changed my mind and reenlisted and was sent back to HAAF (02/87 to 07/89). My M.O.S. was changed in the summer of '89 and I was sent to Ft. Leonardwood, MO (07/89 to 09/89) for my second A.I.T. and then was sent back to HAAF (09/89 to 10/90). In October '90 my unit was deployed to Saudi Arabia for what was to become the Gulf War, a.k.a. Desert Storm (10/90 to 04/91). My second enlistment was supposed to end in February '91, but the Army put all discharges on hold because the war was going on at that time. After my unit returned to the States in April, I spent one more month at HAAF and was honorably discharged a second time in May '91.
Mel Fairchild
Class of 1969
Navy, 2 Years
Great Lakes NRTC boot camp 1971. Arrived aboard USS Oklahoma City 1971. Stationed in Ship's Company USS Oklahoma City to 1973. Home ported Yokosuka Japan. Served in Viet Nam War 1971-1972. Visited ports in Hong Kong,Manila , Bangcok,Singapore, Taiwan,Korea.
Class of 1969
Navy, 2 Years
Great Lakes NRTC boot camp 1971. Arrived aboard USS Oklahoma City 1971. Stationed in Ship's Company USS Oklahoma City to 1973. Home ported Yokosuka Japan. Served in Viet Nam War 1971-1972. Visited ports in Hong Kong,Manila , Bangcok,Singapore, Taiwan,Korea.
Richard L. Tompkins
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Enlisted in 1968 attending MCRD San Diego. Serving in Vietnam in 1969 staying overseas for 3 years with service later on Okinawa. Returned to the United States as member of Inspector-Instructor Staff for U.S. Marine Reserve Indianapolis. Served as Squad Leader then after promotion to Sergeant became Platoon Sergeant. Discharged in 1975 due to injuries from auto accident.
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Enlisted in 1968 attending MCRD San Diego. Serving in Vietnam in 1969 staying overseas for 3 years with service later on Okinawa. Returned to the United States as member of Inspector-Instructor Staff for U.S. Marine Reserve Indianapolis. Served as Squad Leader then after promotion to Sergeant became Platoon Sergeant. Discharged in 1975 due to injuries from auto accident.
RICHARD MERRILL
Class of 1990
Air Force, 9 Years
II started out as a jet engine mech. then I learned the different systems of of the F-15,T33,B-52F-16,andC130 along with theA-10 which we used over seas,after Shield I got an Medical Discharge under Honorable conditions.It took awhile to get back on my feet-But I did it.I really enjoyed Basic traing at Lackland AFB in Texas.
Class of 1990
Air Force, 9 Years
II started out as a jet engine mech. then I learned the different systems of of the F-15,T33,B-52F-16,andC130 along with theA-10 which we used over seas,after Shield I got an Medical Discharge under Honorable conditions.It took awhile to get back on my feet-But I did it.I really enjoyed Basic traing at Lackland AFB in Texas.
Shawn Portwood
Class of 2006
Army, 4 Years
I served in the United States Army for 4.5 years as an infantryman with the 101st Airborne. I deployed twice during Operation Iraqi freedom and Operation Enduring freedom.
Class of 2006
Army, 4 Years
I served in the United States Army for 4.5 years as an infantryman with the 101st Airborne. I deployed twice during Operation Iraqi freedom and Operation Enduring freedom.
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Our Anderson 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 Anderson High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Anderson are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!