Aviation High School Alumni
Long Island, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Clayton Conaway | 1971 |
| Gerard Jerry Ricken | 1967 |
| Giovanni (gino) Mercado | 1983 |
| Nelson Canjura | 1984 |
| Nicholas Nicholas Aiello | 1992 |
| Patrick Patrick Murdock | 2004 |
| Richard Cimino | 1965 |
| Richard Richard & Mary Keller | 1957 |
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
Adrian D-W. Farquharson
Class of 1985
Air Force, 8 Years
4th Supply Squadron Seymour Johnson AFB, NC & Daharan Saudi Arabia
Class of 1985
Air Force, 8 Years
4th Supply Squadron Seymour Johnson AFB, NC & Daharan Saudi Arabia
Alexa Striba
Class of 1991
Navy, 19 Years
U.S Navy... Ordnance Officer. Have traveled all over the world. Have served Operation Iraqui Freedom ,and Operation Enduring Freddom.
Class of 1991
Navy, 19 Years
U.S Navy... Ordnance Officer. Have traveled all over the world. Have served Operation Iraqui Freedom ,and Operation Enduring Freddom.
Andres Rodriguez Jr.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF - Started out as a B-52/KC-135 Crew Chief. Retired as Special Operations Programs/Operations Manager, Chief Instructor Flight Engineer in 1994.
*·Professional Flight Engineer having flown over 6,000 hours on military aircraft encompassing involvement in Special Operations, Presidential/Vice-Presidential, DEA, NASA, Secret Service, State Dept., and both US and Foreign Diplomatic and Bilateral Support Missions.
*·Maintained multiple flight certification and qualifications on three Special Operations aircrafts (MC-130E/H, HC-130E/H, and C-130E/H) accomplishing operational, testing, and training as a Chief Instructor Flight Engineer.
*·Co-managed Special Operations Operational Centers for/with deployed worldwide flying squadrons.
·Extensive Middle Eastern, African, South American, European, and Worldwide Diplomatic Operational Experienced.
·Decorated Special Operations Combat Aircrew Veteran.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF - Started out as a B-52/KC-135 Crew Chief. Retired as Special Operations Programs/Operations Manager, Chief Instructor Flight Engineer in 1994.
*·Professional Flight Engineer having flown over 6,000 hours on military aircraft encompassing involvement in Special Operations, Presidential/Vice-Presidential, DEA, NASA, Secret Service, State Dept., and both US and Foreign Diplomatic and Bilateral Support Missions.
*·Maintained multiple flight certification and qualifications on three Special Operations aircrafts (MC-130E/H, HC-130E/H, and C-130E/H) accomplishing operational, testing, and training as a Chief Instructor Flight Engineer.
*·Co-managed Special Operations Operational Centers for/with deployed worldwide flying squadrons.
·Extensive Middle Eastern, African, South American, European, and Worldwide Diplomatic Operational Experienced.
·Decorated Special Operations Combat Aircrew Veteran.
Anthony Boone
Class of 1979
Navy, 6 Years
Graduated the Navy's top enlisted program, Naval Nuclear Power School, 1980. Qualified Nuclear Propulsion Plant Mechanical Operator aboard USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65 1981-1985. Served oon two Western Pacific Deployments in the Persian Gulf, 1982-183, 1984. Humanitarian service award for rescuing boat people off the coast of Vietnam, 1984. Honorably discharged as Machinist Mate Petty Officer 1st Class, 1985
Class of 1979
Navy, 6 Years
Graduated the Navy's top enlisted program, Naval Nuclear Power School, 1980. Qualified Nuclear Propulsion Plant Mechanical Operator aboard USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65 1981-1985. Served oon two Western Pacific Deployments in the Persian Gulf, 1982-183, 1984. Humanitarian service award for rescuing boat people off the coast of Vietnam, 1984. Honorably discharged as Machinist Mate Petty Officer 1st Class, 1985
Anthony Melendez
Class of 1973
Air Force, 21 Years
Stateside Assignments: WPAFB OH, Offutt AFB NE, Pentagon, Keesler AFB MS, Maxwell AFB AL, Moody AFB GA, MacDill AFB FL
Overseas Assignments: Chief of Operations and Wing Commander Executive Assistant, 86TFW, Ramstein AB GE; Deployed Group Commander for Operation Vigilant Sentinel flying F-16 sorties out of Bahrain in support of the Southern No-Fly Zone; Deployed Camp Commander at Guantanamo Bay Cuba during Haitian Refugee Repatriation. Other notable assignments: Multiple TDYs to Guam, Okinawa, Mainland Japan, and Djibouti Africa
Class of 1973
Air Force, 21 Years
Stateside Assignments: WPAFB OH, Offutt AFB NE, Pentagon, Keesler AFB MS, Maxwell AFB AL, Moody AFB GA, MacDill AFB FL
Overseas Assignments: Chief of Operations and Wing Commander Executive Assistant, 86TFW, Ramstein AB GE; Deployed Group Commander for Operation Vigilant Sentinel flying F-16 sorties out of Bahrain in support of the Southern No-Fly Zone; Deployed Camp Commander at Guantanamo Bay Cuba during Haitian Refugee Repatriation. Other notable assignments: Multiple TDYs to Guam, Okinawa, Mainland Japan, and Djibouti Africa
Anthony Rivera
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in the Marine Corps Reserves for 30 years with 17+ active duty.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in the Marine Corps Reserves for 30 years with 17+ active duty.
Anthony Rivera
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served on AD from 1977-1984 and reserves from 1988-2011.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served on AD from 1977-1984 and reserves from 1988-2011.
Arnold (Arnie) Dahl
Class of 1961
Air Force, 6 Years
I was an aircraft crew chief ON T-33's then a flight engineer and ECM operator on RB-66 reconnaissance aircraft stationed in France for two years. We flew the East German Border recording soviet SAM signals for evaluation and development of electronic countermeasures as a deterrent and defensive measure during support missions with US nuclear forces.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 6 Years
I was an aircraft crew chief ON T-33's then a flight engineer and ECM operator on RB-66 reconnaissance aircraft stationed in France for two years. We flew the East German Border recording soviet SAM signals for evaluation and development of electronic countermeasures as a deterrent and defensive measure during support missions with US nuclear forces.
Benjamin Martinez
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Communications
Special Ammunitions Direct Support
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Communications
Special Ammunitions Direct Support
Benny O Winslow
Class of 1980
Navy, 20 Years
Electronic Technician on submarines (SSBN)
Class of 1980
Navy, 20 Years
Electronic Technician on submarines (SSBN)
Carlos Zengotita
Class of 1974
Navy, 13 Years
Join the USNavy 1974 Till 1987 as Aviation Technitian
Class of 1974
Navy, 13 Years
Join the USNavy 1974 Till 1987 as Aviation Technitian
Cesar Rodriguez
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Charles F Pearce
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Field Artillery, Vietnam 65-66
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Field Artillery, Vietnam 65-66
CHARLES POVEROMO
Class of 1956
Air Force, 4 Years
1 YEAR IN RECIFE,BRAZIL AS FLT MECH ON C-124 GLOBEMASTER.FLYING TO ASCENSION ISLAND AND FERNANDO DE NORONHA BRING MAIL AND FOOD TO RADAR TRACKING SITES.1957 3 YEARS AT CHARLESTON AFB,SC AS CREW CHIEF ON C-121C SUPER CONSTELLATION
Class of 1956
Air Force, 4 Years
1 YEAR IN RECIFE,BRAZIL AS FLT MECH ON C-124 GLOBEMASTER.FLYING TO ASCENSION ISLAND AND FERNANDO DE NORONHA BRING MAIL AND FOOD TO RADAR TRACKING SITES.1957 3 YEARS AT CHARLESTON AFB,SC AS CREW CHIEF ON C-121C SUPER CONSTELLATION
Claude V. Calia
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Naval Aviator. Retired as a captain in 1966. Decorated veteran of 203 combat missions. Flew out of Danang and off the carrier "Iwo Jima."
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Naval Aviator. Retired as a captain in 1966. Decorated veteran of 203 combat missions. Flew out of Danang and off the carrier "Iwo Jima."
Claudio Vianello
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Multi decorated Marine pilot. 203 combat missions. Shot down twice in 1965.
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Multi decorated Marine pilot. 203 combat missions. Shot down twice in 1965.
Danny Jones
Class of 1993
Marine Corps, 18 Years
Almost 18 years in the Corps, primary MOS is airframe mech on Hueys and Cobras. Now going to Afghanistan for a year doing Civil Affairs work with the British govt. Just re-enlisted for my last two to hit retirement and then running my auto transport company full time.
Class of 1993
Marine Corps, 18 Years
Almost 18 years in the Corps, primary MOS is airframe mech on Hueys and Cobras. Now going to Afghanistan for a year doing Civil Affairs work with the British govt. Just re-enlisted for my last two to hit retirement and then running my auto transport company full time.
David Sanabria
Class of 1973
Air Force, 8 Years
Crew chief for B-52, KC135, 141, and C-5. Stationed at Barksdale AFB from 73 - 77. Station at Rhein Main from 1977 - 1981. Moved to Connecticut in 1986 and Joined the CT Air National Guard - A-10. Retired in 2005
Class of 1973
Air Force, 8 Years
Crew chief for B-52, KC135, 141, and C-5. Stationed at Barksdale AFB from 73 - 77. Station at Rhein Main from 1977 - 1981. Moved to Connecticut in 1986 and Joined the CT Air National Guard - A-10. Retired in 2005
Derron Alexis
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Served on 4 yrs on the USS JOHN F KENNEDY , ships company Aviation Ordnanceman
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Served on 4 yrs on the USS JOHN F KENNEDY , ships company Aviation Ordnanceman
Eddie. C. Cortes
Class of 1988
Navy, 15 Years
From 1993 to 2008; Five deployments, nine and one/half years at sea, and almost two years on Limited Duty. Due to some heavy injuries I could not finish.
Class of 1988
Navy, 15 Years
From 1993 to 2008; Five deployments, nine and one/half years at sea, and almost two years on Limited Duty. Due to some heavy injuries I could not finish.
Edgar Soto
Class of 1976
Navy, 21 Years
VQ-2, USS Ranger CV-61, USS America CV-66, USS John F Kennedy CV-67, NS Roosevelt Roads, NS Mayport.
Class of 1976
Navy, 21 Years
VQ-2, USS Ranger CV-61, USS America CV-66, USS John F Kennedy CV-67, NS Roosevelt Roads, NS Mayport.
Edward Smola
Class of 1965
Air Force, 27 Years
4 yrs regular AF, 23 yrs Air National guard. Vietnam Vet Airframe Repair/Crew Chief
Class of 1965
Air Force, 27 Years
4 yrs regular AF, 23 yrs Air National guard. Vietnam Vet Airframe Repair/Crew Chief
Eliezer Itara
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 4 Years
VMA (AW) 533, Aviation Electrician
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 4 Years
VMA (AW) 533, Aviation Electrician
Eliezer Itara, sr.
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Aircraft Electrician on A-6E Tram aircraft
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Aircraft Electrician on A-6E Tram aircraft
Fausto Polanco
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Command Master Chief
Field Medical Training Battalion East
Camp Lejeune, NC
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Command Master Chief
Field Medical Training Battalion East
Camp Lejeune, NC
Florencio Campello
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
Florencio Lennox Campello, known as Lenny, enlisted in the Navy in 1974 and was commissioned in 1981. He retired in 1997 as a Commander. He served twice overseas and in multiple ships during his career.
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
Florencio Lennox Campello, known as Lenny, enlisted in the Navy in 1974 and was commissioned in 1981. He retired in 1997 as a Commander. He served twice overseas and in multiple ships during his career.
Francisco (Alberto) Ortiz
Class of 1994
Army, 8 Years
Reserve -U.S. Army 1st battalion 69th Infantry, Alpha Company (RENEGADES), (Mechanized Infantry) Last deployment was September 11, 2001 tour lasted 14 month. Operation Endurance Freedom.
Active Duty- U.S. Army 1st Battalion 30th Infantry, Alpha Company (BEARS), (Mechanized Infantry) several overseas tours. *Classified*
Class of 1994
Army, 8 Years
Reserve -U.S. Army 1st battalion 69th Infantry, Alpha Company (RENEGADES), (Mechanized Infantry) Last deployment was September 11, 2001 tour lasted 14 month. Operation Endurance Freedom.
Active Duty- U.S. Army 1st Battalion 30th Infantry, Alpha Company (BEARS), (Mechanized Infantry) several overseas tours. *Classified*
Francisco Alberto Ortiz
Class of 1994
Army, 8 Years
Ssgt. Severed on several deployments while on active duty and reinstated on September 11,2001-provide expert commando training thru the School of the Amaricas in FT. Benning GA.
Class of 1994
Army, 8 Years
Ssgt. Severed on several deployments while on active duty and reinstated on September 11,2001-provide expert commando training thru the School of the Amaricas in FT. Benning GA.
FRANK MENDOZA
Class of 1978
Army, 6 Years
SERVED US ARMY RESERVES-MOS 91D1-
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN.
Class of 1978
Army, 6 Years
SERVED US ARMY RESERVES-MOS 91D1-
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN.
Franklin E. Bailey
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in US Naval Reserves for over 20 yrs and retired 01Jan07, with the rank of Captain.
I was a dental officer and station at NAS,, New Orleans. I had the opportunity to serve at many locations throughout the world including an aircraft carrier, during my active duty time.
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in US Naval Reserves for over 20 yrs and retired 01Jan07, with the rank of Captain.
I was a dental officer and station at NAS,, New Orleans. I had the opportunity to serve at many locations throughout the world including an aircraft carrier, during my active duty time.
Fredesvin Quintana
Class of 1988
National Guard, 16 Years
Served 7 yrs active 3 IRR . Curently serving in the National guard 6+ years served in Iraq 2004-2005 curently serving second tour Aug 08 to present.
Class of 1988
National Guard, 16 Years
Served 7 yrs active 3 IRR . Curently serving in the National guard 6+ years served in Iraq 2004-2005 curently serving second tour Aug 08 to present.
George P Gardiner
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Jul 65-Jul 68. Huey Gunship Crew Chief/Gunner in Viet Nam Aug 66 Aug 67
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Jul 65-Jul 68. Huey Gunship Crew Chief/Gunner in Viet Nam Aug 66 Aug 67
George Torinese
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
1967-1967, Infantry Training School(s) (SOI) EAST/1st Infantry Training Regiment (1st ITR)
1967-1968, 6023, NATTC, Memphis TN/MAD NATTC Memp. Class "A" School -
1968-1969, 6023, MAG-26/H&MS-26
1969-1970, 6023, VMO-6
1970-1972, MATSG-90, NAS Memphis, TN 1972-1972, 6023, MATSG-90, NAS Memphis, TN/MATSS-901
1972-1973, 6023, VMO-1
1973-1973, 6023, MAG-29/H&MS-29
1973-1973, 6023, Drill Instructors School, MCRD PI, SC
1973-1973, 6023, MAG-16/H&MS-16
1973-1975, 4132, Marine Corps Bases Pacific/MCB Camp Pendleton
1975-1976, 6023, VMO-6
1976-1978, 6023, VMO-4
1976-1978, 6023, MarForRes/MARTD NAS ATLANTA Marietta, GA
1978-1981, 6026, VMGR-252
1981-1981, 6026, KC-130 Flight Engineer Ground Course
1981-1982, 6026, VMGR-152
1982-1987, 6019, MAG-36/H&MS-36
1987-1988, 6019, MCAS Yuma, AZ/AIMD YUMA
1988-1990, 6019, MCAS Yuma, AZ/SOMS MCAS Yuma AZ
1990-1991, 6019, MWHS-4/Det A
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
1967-1967, Infantry Training School(s) (SOI) EAST/1st Infantry Training Regiment (1st ITR)
1967-1968, 6023, NATTC, Memphis TN/MAD NATTC Memp. Class "A" School -
1968-1969, 6023, MAG-26/H&MS-26
1969-1970, 6023, VMO-6
1970-1972, MATSG-90, NAS Memphis, TN 1972-1972, 6023, MATSG-90, NAS Memphis, TN/MATSS-901
1972-1973, 6023, VMO-1
1973-1973, 6023, MAG-29/H&MS-29
1973-1973, 6023, Drill Instructors School, MCRD PI, SC
1973-1973, 6023, MAG-16/H&MS-16
1973-1975, 4132, Marine Corps Bases Pacific/MCB Camp Pendleton
1975-1976, 6023, VMO-6
1976-1978, 6023, VMO-4
1976-1978, 6023, MarForRes/MARTD NAS ATLANTA Marietta, GA
1978-1981, 6026, VMGR-252
1981-1981, 6026, KC-130 Flight Engineer Ground Course
1981-1982, 6026, VMGR-152
1982-1987, 6019, MAG-36/H&MS-36
1987-1988, 6019, MCAS Yuma, AZ/AIMD YUMA
1988-1990, 6019, MCAS Yuma, AZ/SOMS MCAS Yuma AZ
1990-1991, 6019, MWHS-4/Det A
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In Memory of Jorge Luis Montalvo February 18, 1961 - February 25, 2017
Jorge Luis Montalvo, Jr, age 56, beloved resident of Santa Barbara, California passed away suddenly of heart failure on ...
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Our Aviation 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 Aviation High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Long Island are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!