Ashland High School Alumni
Ashland, Oregon (OR)
Recent Members
| David Edwards David Edwards | 1969 |
| Donna Donna Babbitt | 1974 |
| Lili Smith | 2018 |
| Nancy Beecher | 1968 |
| Paul Meyer | 1976 |
| Sandra Saunders Sandra Saunders | 1977 |
| Sandra Taylor | 1962 |
| Wylene Bemnett | 1965 |
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
Allen Worth
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Served on 6 ships, 4 shore stations, deployed 15 times. Retired as a Chief Petty Officer.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Served on 6 ships, 4 shore stations, deployed 15 times. Retired as a Chief Petty Officer.
Bob Cady
Class of 1973
Navy, 18 Years
Surface Warfare Officer via NROTC @ OSU. Six years active, 12 in Reserves. Two WestPac deployments. Retired as Commander (O-5). Pictured with my brother Jim '71, Air Force 20+ years, C-141 pilot.
Class of 1973
Navy, 18 Years
Surface Warfare Officer via NROTC @ OSU. Six years active, 12 in Reserves. Two WestPac deployments. Retired as Commander (O-5). Pictured with my brother Jim '71, Air Force 20+ years, C-141 pilot.
Brian Sundin
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Congratulations Colonel Brian! (That is his son, Nick, and his dad.)
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Congratulations Colonel Brian! (That is his son, Nick, and his dad.)
Clifford L Fowler
Class of 1956
Air Force, 9 Years
Communications Operations Specialist/Supervisor
Class of 1956
Air Force, 9 Years
Communications Operations Specialist/Supervisor
David A. Galati
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Infantry, weapons, and mortar platoon commander; served with 3rd Battalion 9th Marines in Okinawa, 1st Battalion 3rd Marines in Hawaii, and as OSO (Officer Selection a Officer) in Houston, Texas
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Infantry, weapons, and mortar platoon commander; served with 3rd Battalion 9th Marines in Okinawa, 1st Battalion 3rd Marines in Hawaii, and as OSO (Officer Selection a Officer) in Houston, Texas
David Baker
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
I did 22 years with the Air Force and 2 years (Viet Nam) era with the US Army (14 months in Viet Nam)
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
I did 22 years with the Air Force and 2 years (Viet Nam) era with the US Army (14 months in Viet Nam)
Denise K. Atkinson
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted - OR Army National Guard in 1980. Commisioned as Transportation Officer 1985. Gulf War Vet 1990-91. Retired as Major with 23+ years from Army Reserve.
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted - OR Army National Guard in 1980. Commisioned as Transportation Officer 1985. Gulf War Vet 1990-91. Retired as Major with 23+ years from Army Reserve.
Don Simpson
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Served 28 years as an infantry officer, retiring in 1990 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Served in Berlin Germany;; 26 months in Vietnam; two years in Iceland and six months in Honduras; numerous other assignments in the US. Airborne, Ranger & Special Forces qualified.
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Served 28 years as an infantry officer, retiring in 1990 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Served in Berlin Germany;; 26 months in Vietnam; two years in Iceland and six months in Honduras; numerous other assignments in the US. Airborne, Ranger & Special Forces qualified.
Gene Slade
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
trained as Huey door gunner & crew chief, but ended-up playing baseball for the rest of my time in the Army at Ft. Benning, GA.
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
trained as Huey door gunner & crew chief, but ended-up playing baseball for the rest of my time in the Army at Ft. Benning, GA.
Guy Glossop
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was an Aircrew Life Support Supervisor. I uploaded survival kits and parachutes on aircraft. I also built helmets for the aircrew and worked on Night Vision Goggles.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was an Aircrew Life Support Supervisor. I uploaded survival kits and parachutes on aircraft. I also built helmets for the aircrew and worked on Night Vision Goggles.
Hannah Bergstrom
Class of 2005
Air Force, 1 Years
F-16 avionics maintainer, currently in technical training in Sheppard AFB, TX.
Class of 2005
Air Force, 1 Years
F-16 avionics maintainer, currently in technical training in Sheppard AFB, TX.
James (Jim) Jenne
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Grunt 1967-68 Vietnam,retrained in physical therapy tech 1969 Camp Zama Hospital Japan
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Grunt 1967-68 Vietnam,retrained in physical therapy tech 1969 Camp Zama Hospital Japan
James C Wilson
Class of 1972
Navy, 24 Years
Served aboard the USS Oklahoma City CLG 5, command ship of the 7th fleet. Ended my carrier for 15 years attached to a Seabee unit NMBC 18 Set 1118. I love my country.
Class of 1972
Navy, 24 Years
Served aboard the USS Oklahoma City CLG 5, command ship of the 7th fleet. Ended my carrier for 15 years attached to a Seabee unit NMBC 18 Set 1118. I love my country.
Jan Bishop
Class of 1983
Army, 8 Years
93P - Flight Operations, Schofield Barracks/Wheeler Airfield, Hawaii
93P1H MOS - Flight Opns Instructor, at the Army Aviation Center, Ft Rucker, Alabama.
Class of 1983
Army, 8 Years
93P - Flight Operations, Schofield Barracks/Wheeler Airfield, Hawaii
93P1H MOS - Flight Opns Instructor, at the Army Aviation Center, Ft Rucker, Alabama.
Jerry Crites
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Combat operations included 3 tours in Vietnam, Panama, and Desert Storm. Served in various positions to include Chief, Air Force Enlisted Retention and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commander In Chief Pacific Command
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Combat operations included 3 tours in Vietnam, Panama, and Desert Storm. Served in various positions to include Chief, Air Force Enlisted Retention and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commander In Chief Pacific Command
Jim Hyde
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Electronics Tech.; served in the Western Pacific and on the west coast. Spent time in Japan and the Philippines. Went to Australia, Africa, Pakistan and many other places in the Pacific. The world is truly a small place.
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Electronics Tech.; served in the Western Pacific and on the west coast. Spent time in Japan and the Philippines. Went to Australia, Africa, Pakistan and many other places in the Pacific. The world is truly a small place.
John William Rhodes
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Medic and VietNam War Causalty Escort
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Medic and VietNam War Causalty Escort
Julie (Boozer) Kaiser
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Military Police, Camp Pendleton, CA. USMC All-Marine Volleyball team.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Military Police, Camp Pendleton, CA. USMC All-Marine Volleyball team.
Keith Schwanenberg
Class of 2004
Navy, 4 Years
Helicopter Mechanic at Naval Station Mayport 2004-present. Sent off the coast of Mississippi to assist with hurricane relief for Katrina Sep '05. Deployed to Arabian Gulf May '06-Nov '06. Slated to deploy to South America Oct '08-May '09 for counter drug operations.
Class of 2004
Navy, 4 Years
Helicopter Mechanic at Naval Station Mayport 2004-present. Sent off the coast of Mississippi to assist with hurricane relief for Katrina Sep '05. Deployed to Arabian Gulf May '06-Nov '06. Slated to deploy to South America Oct '08-May '09 for counter drug operations.
kevin Horne
Class of 1976
Army, 22 Years
22 yrs US Army, Desert Storm, Tank Commander, Platoon Sergeant. Picture is with my brother, Kenneth, class of 79, also a Major in the Oregon Guard
Class of 1976
Army, 22 Years
22 yrs US Army, Desert Storm, Tank Commander, Platoon Sergeant. Picture is with my brother, Kenneth, class of 79, also a Major in the Oregon Guard
Kevin L. Horne
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Worked primarily with Tanks, to include being an M1A1 Tank Commander in Desert Storm. Also had various postings to include being an army recruiter in the New England area 1986-1990.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Worked primarily with Tanks, to include being an M1A1 Tank Commander in Desert Storm. Also had various postings to include being an army recruiter in the New England area 1986-1990.
Kevin Mulalley
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Kevin has served over 22 years on active duty and 6 years in the reserves as a combat engineer, infantryman, and Medical Service Corps officer in both the enlisted an officer ranks. He has been deployed to Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq and is currently a Lieutenant Colonel serving in Heidelberg, Germany.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Kevin has served over 22 years on active duty and 6 years in the reserves as a combat engineer, infantryman, and Medical Service Corps officer in both the enlisted an officer ranks. He has been deployed to Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq and is currently a Lieutenant Colonel serving in Heidelberg, Germany.
Larry Osborn
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
2nd Division Ft Benning 65, 300th MP company Siegon 66
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
2nd Division Ft Benning 65, 300th MP company Siegon 66
Larry Schmaltz
Class of 1959
Army, 3 Years
Nike Missile, Radar and Computer Repairman
Class of 1959
Army, 3 Years
Nike Missile, Radar and Computer Repairman
Linda Lilligren (Bidema)
Class of 1963
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Legalman, USN Jag Corps. from October 1983 through June 2005. Paralegal/Legal Assistance to Judge Advocate Offices in San Diego, California; Pt. Hueneme, California; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; London, England; Yokosuka, Japan; and U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy. Retired as Chief Legalman, San Diego, California in 2005.
Class of 1963
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Legalman, USN Jag Corps. from October 1983 through June 2005. Paralegal/Legal Assistance to Judge Advocate Offices in San Diego, California; Pt. Hueneme, California; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; London, England; Yokosuka, Japan; and U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy. Retired as Chief Legalman, San Diego, California in 2005.
Mike Tucker
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Joined the United States Naval Academy class of 2009 along with Chad Healey. Plans to take the Marine Corps commisioning option upon graduation.
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Joined the United States Naval Academy class of 2009 along with Chad Healey. Plans to take the Marine Corps commisioning option upon graduation.
Randall J. Templeton
Class of 1978
Navy, 6 Years
Aviation Electronic Technician 2nd Class
San Diego, CA
Class of 1978
Navy, 6 Years
Aviation Electronic Technician 2nd Class
San Diego, CA
Richard L. Calhoun
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
He was in the Dental Corp as Endodontist for most of his career and spent 13 years teaching in USAF Dental Resident Programs. He retired w/ rank of Colonel.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
He was in the Dental Corp as Endodontist for most of his career and spent 13 years teaching in USAF Dental Resident Programs. He retired w/ rank of Colonel.
Robert (Bob) Pinson
Class of 1953
Army, 35 Years
Como Chief,155 Battery, Clinical Optometrist, Optical Laboratory Chief,Consultant, US Army Health SVCS Cmd
Class of 1953
Army, 35 Years
Como Chief,155 Battery, Clinical Optometrist, Optical Laboratory Chief,Consultant, US Army Health SVCS Cmd
Robert Dooms Jr
Class of 1966
Navy, 6 Years
Electronics Technician, I served 3 years aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Ticonderoga, including 3 tours off the coast of Vietnam. Medically retired.
Class of 1966
Navy, 6 Years
Electronics Technician, I served 3 years aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Ticonderoga, including 3 tours off the coast of Vietnam. Medically retired.
Robert Romig
Class of 1985
Army, 7 Years
Served from 12/85 to 11/92 as a Cobra helicopter mec. Rank of cpl. Was in Gremany, Korea, Panama, Ca, Ks. Also served in SeaBee reserve as a builder for 2 yrs in 99-2001.
Class of 1985
Army, 7 Years
Served from 12/85 to 11/92 as a Cobra helicopter mec. Rank of cpl. Was in Gremany, Korea, Panama, Ca, Ks. Also served in SeaBee reserve as a builder for 2 yrs in 99-2001.
Ron Redding
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 26+ years of service as a Senior Chief Aviation Maintenance Adminstrationman. Made tours of duty in the Western Pacific and the Mediterranean.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 26+ years of service as a Senior Chief Aviation Maintenance Adminstrationman. Made tours of duty in the Western Pacific and the Mediterranean.
SSgt Walter T Gibson
Class of 1969
Air Force, 6 Years
I served as a SAC security policeman.....in Indochina I served as a "small arms and heavy weapons specialist"......Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam......
Class of 1969
Air Force, 6 Years
I served as a SAC security policeman.....in Indochina I served as a "small arms and heavy weapons specialist"......Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam......
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School News
AHS Class of '70 45th Reunion
Hello 1970 Classmates. 2015 is our 45th Reunion. Hope to see you there!
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Our Ashland 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 Ashland High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Ashland are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!