Andrews High School Alumni
Andrews, Texas (TX)
Recent Members
| Bill Beyers | 1972 |
| Caleb Thatcher | 2021 |
| Jerry Penny | 1990 |
| Jessica Thurston | 2002 |
| Judy Brock | 1977 |
| Lori Ruiz | 2010 |
| Stephen Tyler Forehand Stephen Tyler Forehand | 2019 |
| Xavier Cruz Carballo | 2024 |
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
Billy Wilke
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
I served as a hospital corpsman with the Marine Corp infantry in Vietnam 1968-1969. I was wounded May 31, 1968 near Khe Sanh, Vietnam (DMZ).
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
I served as a hospital corpsman with the Marine Corp infantry in Vietnam 1968-1969. I was wounded May 31, 1968 near Khe Sanh, Vietnam (DMZ).
Brian Cunningham
Class of 1982
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years 8 months. Lindsay Air Station, Germany and Tinker AFB, OK 1987-1992
Class of 1982
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years 8 months. Lindsay Air Station, Germany and Tinker AFB, OK 1987-1992
Bryan D. Hoffman
Class of 1998
Air Force, 4 Years
I served as a crew chief on C-130. I served in operation Dessert Storm.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 4 Years
I served as a crew chief on C-130. I served in operation Dessert Storm.
David McBeth
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Sergent E-5, 191st Infantry Division, Fairbanks, Alaska
81mm Mortars (M)
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Sergent E-5, 191st Infantry Division, Fairbanks, Alaska
81mm Mortars (M)
George Averyt
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
NCOIC Data Transceiver Station, Ft. Richardson, Alaska
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
NCOIC Data Transceiver Station, Ft. Richardson, Alaska
Jerry Pyle
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Basic Training Fort Polk LA. 8 weeks.
Advanced Training Fort Gordan GA 8 Weeks.
999 Sig Co Support, Okinawa, Japan, 18 Mo.
2nd Armored Division Keleen TX. 14 Mo.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Basic Training Fort Polk LA. 8 weeks.
Advanced Training Fort Gordan GA 8 Weeks.
999 Sig Co Support, Okinawa, Japan, 18 Mo.
2nd Armored Division Keleen TX. 14 Mo.
Jim Wilkins
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
Graduated submarine school in New London, CT 1964. Vietnam 1968/69 at Dong Ha/Quange Tri in support of 3rd Marines. Was selected to serve on board the Trieste 11. Trieste was the worlds deepest diving submersible (20,000 Ft).
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
Graduated submarine school in New London, CT 1964. Vietnam 1968/69 at Dong Ha/Quange Tri in support of 3rd Marines. Was selected to serve on board the Trieste 11. Trieste was the worlds deepest diving submersible (20,000 Ft).
JODY G. BUCK
Class of 1982
Army, 10 Years
SERGEANT, 3RD ARMOR DIVISION, 3RD BATTALION 8TH CAVALRY, GELNHAUSEN
GERMANY, DESERT SHIELD/ DESERT STORM. US ARMY 5TH RECRUITING BRIGADE SUPPLY SERGEANT, FT. SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Class of 1982
Army, 10 Years
SERGEANT, 3RD ARMOR DIVISION, 3RD BATTALION 8TH CAVALRY, GELNHAUSEN
GERMANY, DESERT SHIELD/ DESERT STORM. US ARMY 5TH RECRUITING BRIGADE SUPPLY SERGEANT, FT. SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Joe King
Class of 1972
Navy, 6 Years
Hospital Corpsman, 1st. Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd MAR DIV.
Class of 1972
Navy, 6 Years
Hospital Corpsman, 1st. Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd MAR DIV.
John Krachla
Class of 1968
Navy, 21 Years
Aviation Structural Mechanic(AMS) Chief Petty Officer
Class of 1968
Navy, 21 Years
Aviation Structural Mechanic(AMS) Chief Petty Officer
JOHN L BLACK
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
I was a MP in Korea and had a great time. Ran into Vance Lindsey there for you that remember him. 69-71
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
I was a MP in Korea and had a great time. Ran into Vance Lindsey there for you that remember him. 69-71
John Leavelle
Class of 1977
Air Force, 14 Years
Technical Sergeant, Security Specialist with Intel units. Berlin, NSA, Desert Storm and Space systems.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 14 Years
Technical Sergeant, Security Specialist with Intel units. Berlin, NSA, Desert Storm and Space systems.
Johnny Krachla
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Structural Mechanic & Nondestructive Inspection Technician(NDT). Chief Petty Officer.
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Structural Mechanic & Nondestructive Inspection Technician(NDT). Chief Petty Officer.
Larry Elkins
Class of 1969
Navy, 12 Years
Aviation Machinist's Mate Chief Petty Officer. Served onboard USS Enterprise, VietNam 72-73. Flight deck Final Check-QA/QC.
Class of 1969
Navy, 12 Years
Aviation Machinist's Mate Chief Petty Officer. Served onboard USS Enterprise, VietNam 72-73. Flight deck Final Check-QA/QC.
Matthew Wilson
Class of 2004
Army, 8 Years
Camp Casey, Korea 04-06, Fort Campbell, KY 06-07, Kuwait/Iraq 07-08, Fort Lewis 08- Current, Upcoming Afghanistan 11-12
Class of 2004
Army, 8 Years
Camp Casey, Korea 04-06, Fort Campbell, KY 06-07, Kuwait/Iraq 07-08, Fort Lewis 08- Current, Upcoming Afghanistan 11-12
Robert Monroe Gillihan
Class of 1958
Air Force, 8 Years
1958-1966 Aircraft Mechanic Stationed at Hickam AFB, Hawaii; Pope AFB, North Carolina; and McChord AFB, Washington.
Class of 1958
Air Force, 8 Years
1958-1966 Aircraft Mechanic Stationed at Hickam AFB, Hawaii; Pope AFB, North Carolina; and McChord AFB, Washington.
Ross Stickney
Class of 1975
Army, 10 Years
Armored Cav. tank driver for 1st cav, 3rd cav, 11th cav. Spent 3 years on border duty while in Germany.
Class of 1975
Army, 10 Years
Armored Cav. tank driver for 1st cav, 3rd cav, 11th cav. Spent 3 years on border duty while in Germany.
Roy Parker
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Officer. Primary weapons system F-15. Approximately 4,000 hours of fighter/trainer flight time (First Pilot/Instructor Pilot). Graduate of Squadron Officers School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. Commanded at Squadron, Group, and Wing level.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Officer. Primary weapons system F-15. Approximately 4,000 hours of fighter/trainer flight time (First Pilot/Instructor Pilot). Graduate of Squadron Officers School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. Commanded at Squadron, Group, and Wing level.
Steven Thurston
Class of 1999
Navy, 5 Years
Spent 3 years serving stateside, 1 year of training, and 1 year of service in the Middle East.
Class of 1999
Navy, 5 Years
Spent 3 years serving stateside, 1 year of training, and 1 year of service in the Middle East.
Tarvares La Fonte' Moore
Class of 1993
Air Force, 5 Years
Aircraft fuels systems tech
Class of 1993
Air Force, 5 Years
Aircraft fuels systems tech
Ted A Nher
Class of 1960
Air Force, 10 Years
Served stateside, Vietnam 67-68, Germany until 71. Now live in Lexington, OK.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 10 Years
Served stateside, Vietnam 67-68, Germany until 71. Now live in Lexington, OK.
Walter Winters
Class of 1955
Air Force, 20+ Years
35 years in AF and AF reserves. Flew as a Navigator for 15 years, then went into engineering, then to Logistics, in the Pentagon, then retired from Langely AFB as Brigadier General in 1995.
Class of 1955
Air Force, 20+ Years
35 years in AF and AF reserves. Flew as a Navigator for 15 years, then went into engineering, then to Logistics, in the Pentagon, then retired from Langely AFB as Brigadier General in 1995.
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School News
Johnny Hinkle
Samuel Johnny Hinkle Jr
Birth, Yoakum, Texas, USA
Death 14 Aug 2014 in Llano, Llano Co. Texas
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Our Andrews 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 Andrews High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Andrews are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!