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
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Honored Military Alumni
Gilbert Fernandez Jr.
Class of 1992
Army, 13 Years
Enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1993 served for six months before going active. First duty station was Republic of Korea. I had enlisted as a Ground Surveillance Systems Operator. After Korea, I went to Fort Drum, NY where I spent one horrible winter season and knew that it wasn't for me. I then went to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) School. Deployed to Kuwait, and Afghanistan. Separated in March 2004, made the mistake of joining the Air National Guard and am now in the Army Reserves as a Information Systems Specialist.
Class of 1992
Army, 13 Years
Enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1993 served for six months before going active. First duty station was Republic of Korea. I had enlisted as a Ground Surveillance Systems Operator. After Korea, I went to Fort Drum, NY where I spent one horrible winter season and knew that it wasn't for me. I then went to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) School. Deployed to Kuwait, and Afghanistan. Separated in March 2004, made the mistake of joining the Air National Guard and am now in the Army Reserves as a Information Systems Specialist.
Harvey Cohen
Class of 1963
Air Force, 5 Years
Worked with ECM equipment on B-52's and F4 Wild weasel aircraft. Was stationed in Maine and Hahn, Germany.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 5 Years
Worked with ECM equipment on B-52's and F4 Wild weasel aircraft. Was stationed in Maine and Hahn, Germany.
Hector R. Caro
Class of 1969
Air Force, 9 Years
Entered the US Air Force in Jan 1971. Served as a Ground Radio Electronics Tech. and Air Traffic Controller. Was stationed in Keesler MISS.,Seville Spain, Spangdahlem Germany, Shaw AFB SC,Bentwaters England and Homestead FL.Had a great time serving my country and at the same time visiting the world.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 9 Years
Entered the US Air Force in Jan 1971. Served as a Ground Radio Electronics Tech. and Air Traffic Controller. Was stationed in Keesler MISS.,Seville Spain, Spangdahlem Germany, Shaw AFB SC,Bentwaters England and Homestead FL.Had a great time serving my country and at the same time visiting the world.
Hedsan Sorrentini
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Nuclear Technician for over 24 years
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Nuclear Technician for over 24 years
Hiram Rodriguez
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Signal Intelligence Battalion
USS Independence
USS Blue Ridge
NCTAMS WESTPAC Guam
NCTAMS Lant Korea
National Security Agency MD
White House FSSG
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Signal Intelligence Battalion
USS Independence
USS Blue Ridge
NCTAMS WESTPAC Guam
NCTAMS Lant Korea
National Security Agency MD
White House FSSG
Jaime Villa
Class of 1985
Air Force, 18 Years
Electrical Engineer, Communication and Cyberspace warfare Officer
Class of 1985
Air Force, 18 Years
Electrical Engineer, Communication and Cyberspace warfare Officer
James D. Weston II
Class of 1981
Navy Reserves, 9 Years
Proudly served my country. In military & using some of the experience in movies & tv
Class of 1981
Navy Reserves, 9 Years
Proudly served my country. In military & using some of the experience in movies & tv
James Fischer
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
Served from 12/02/75 - 12/01/79. Went to Millington, Tenn for AE school. Attended P-3 school in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Served 3yrs with VP-11 at NAS Brunswick,Maine. Made 2 deployments to Rota, Spain & Lajes, Azore Islands. Left as AE2.
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
Served from 12/02/75 - 12/01/79. Went to Millington, Tenn for AE school. Attended P-3 school in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Served 3yrs with VP-11 at NAS Brunswick,Maine. Made 2 deployments to Rota, Spain & Lajes, Azore Islands. Left as AE2.
James Golston
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft mechanic, served as Crew Chief on B52D Bombers during Vietnam War. Stationed Utapao, Anderson, & March AFB.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft mechanic, served as Crew Chief on B52D Bombers during Vietnam War. Stationed Utapao, Anderson, & March AFB.
James W. Golston
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Technical School @ Chanute AFB in IL. AFSC = Aircraft Mechanic/ Jet over 2 engines. PCS to March AFB in CA. I became Crew Chief on a B-52D. Deployed to Anderson AFB, Guam a couple of times for either six or nine months at a time. Typhoon evacts from Anderson took us to Kadena AFB, Okinawa, and Clark AFB in the Philippines. From these locations the bombing of Vietnam continued non-stop. After a very short time state-side my new duty station was Utapao AFB in southern Thailand. From Utapao crew chiefs occasionally flew on the bombing missions, so from an altitude of about 18,000 feet I came as close as I would to Vietnam. During the bomb run, you can see bombs falling from the other planes but not yours, you don't hear the bombs as they hit, but you can see all the explosions. From 18,000 feet you don't know exactly what the damage is, how many casualties there are.. that's the stuff that plays around in your head sometimes. Over the years I have felt pride in my service to country, and I have also felt guilt for my participation in that war. Still so many unanswered questions.... to all my brother and sister Vietnam War Vets, Welcome Home!!
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Technical School @ Chanute AFB in IL. AFSC = Aircraft Mechanic/ Jet over 2 engines. PCS to March AFB in CA. I became Crew Chief on a B-52D. Deployed to Anderson AFB, Guam a couple of times for either six or nine months at a time. Typhoon evacts from Anderson took us to Kadena AFB, Okinawa, and Clark AFB in the Philippines. From these locations the bombing of Vietnam continued non-stop. After a very short time state-side my new duty station was Utapao AFB in southern Thailand. From Utapao crew chiefs occasionally flew on the bombing missions, so from an altitude of about 18,000 feet I came as close as I would to Vietnam. During the bomb run, you can see bombs falling from the other planes but not yours, you don't hear the bombs as they hit, but you can see all the explosions. From 18,000 feet you don't know exactly what the damage is, how many casualties there are.. that's the stuff that plays around in your head sometimes. Over the years I have felt pride in my service to country, and I have also felt guilt for my participation in that war. Still so many unanswered questions.... to all my brother and sister Vietnam War Vets, Welcome Home!!
Joe Munoz
Class of 1966
Air Force, 6 Years
I served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force as an Auto Pilot and Compass Tech on B-52D's and KC-135 aircraft.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 6 Years
I served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force as an Auto Pilot and Compass Tech on B-52D's and KC-135 aircraft.
John Leizens
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 26 years of active duty service. All 26 years as a Crew Chief (aircraft mechanic) on the KC-135 Air refueling tanker.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 26 years of active duty service. All 26 years as a Crew Chief (aircraft mechanic) on the KC-135 Air refueling tanker.
John Newton
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
Radio Communications Analyst.
1973-1975 - 6917thSctyGp - San Vito dei Normanni, Italy
1975-1977 - 6940th ABG - Ft Meade, Md - NSA
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
Radio Communications Analyst.
1973-1975 - 6917thSctyGp - San Vito dei Normanni, Italy
1975-1977 - 6940th ABG - Ft Meade, Md - NSA
John Pierog
Class of 1965
Army, 6 Years
Worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers in Seoul and Chinhae, South Korea, 1970-71.
Class of 1965
Army, 6 Years
Worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers in Seoul and Chinhae, South Korea, 1970-71.
John Sheppard
Class of 1969
Air Force, 5 Years
Worked in bomb dump as crew chief on bomb assembly crew. Spent 2 years in Thailand supporting missions over Vietnam. Served 1 year in Air National Guard after USAF.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 5 Years
Worked in bomb dump as crew chief on bomb assembly crew. Spent 2 years in Thailand supporting missions over Vietnam. Served 1 year in Air National Guard after USAF.
Jose Paul Loor
Class of 2001
Army Reserves, 4 Years
Medical Service Corp Podiatric Surgeon. 4220th US Army Hospital shoreham Long Island. Rank Captain. Board Certified. CEO of DeLoor Medical (917) 821-0862 at 235 east 22 street, NY NY 10010. Faculty member New York College of Podiatric Medicine. AFJROTC NY 932 Alumni.
Class of 2001
Army Reserves, 4 Years
Medical Service Corp Podiatric Surgeon. 4220th US Army Hospital shoreham Long Island. Rank Captain. Board Certified. CEO of DeLoor Medical (917) 821-0862 at 235 east 22 street, NY NY 10010. Faculty member New York College of Podiatric Medicine. AFJROTC NY 932 Alumni.
Jose R. Maldonado
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted as an Airman Recruit in the US Navy in his hometown of Bronx, NY in August of 1984 under delay entry program. Meritoriously advanced to E2 during recruit training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois, he transferred to VFA-137 at NAS Cecil Field on July 1985. While attached to VFA-137, he became one of the first Plane Captains and experienced several detachments to Key West, FL, Alamogordo, NM and Carrier Qualifications onboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43). During his two year tour with the Kestrels he struck Aviation Electricians Mate and made Petty Officer Third Class. From Jan 1987 to Jul 1987, AE3 Maldonado attended AE "A" School and was immediately assigned as class leader. Upon successfully completing "A" school he was assigned to AIMD NAS Miramar, CA. In Aug 1987 he reported to AIMD NAS Miramar, CA where he worked as a RADCOM and Mini SACE operator/technician in support of F-14 Tomcats and E2-C Hawkeyes. Within a few months he was advanced to Petty Officer Second Class where additional responsibilities were assigned to him as production supervisor. He transferred to the Stingers of VFA-113 at NAS Lemoore, CA on April 1989 and assigned as Electrician Branch Shift Supervisor. While attached to VFA-113 he experienced two Western Pacific Deployments in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm on USS Independence (CV-63) and USS Carl Vinson (CV-70). During his tour with VFA-113 he received three Navy Achievement Medals and selected as 1993 Stinger Sailor of the Year. He left VFA-113 on October 1994 and returned NATTC Memphis, TN to attend Advance Avionics Integrated Weapons System Maintenance School. During his tour at NATTC he was advanced to Petty Officer First Class. Upon graduating from C school on June 1995, he was assigned to the Rough Raiders Flight Demonstration Team. He made several CQ detachments as Flight Deck Coordinator on board USS Enterprise (CVN-65), USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CV-72). In May 1998 he reported to the Fighting Redcocks of VFA-22. He was assigned as Quality Assurance Leading Petty Officer or nine months then advanced to Chief Petty Officer. He remained with the Fighting Redcocks as Line LCPO and made two Western Pacific Deployments on board USS CArl Vinson (CVN-70) in support of Global War on Terrorism. In 1999 he was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer.
In May 2002 he reported to Commander Strike Fighter Wing Pacific as was assigned as Avionics LCPO, Maintenance Training Coordinator and Maintenance Program Team Leader. In May 2005 he was assigned to the Mighty Shrikes of VFA-94 for assignment as Maintenance Controller and made a Western Pacific Deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on USS Nimitz (CVN-68). On December 15, 2006 AECS(AW/SW) Maldonado retired after two decades of faithful military service.
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted as an Airman Recruit in the US Navy in his hometown of Bronx, NY in August of 1984 under delay entry program. Meritoriously advanced to E2 during recruit training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois, he transferred to VFA-137 at NAS Cecil Field on July 1985. While attached to VFA-137, he became one of the first Plane Captains and experienced several detachments to Key West, FL, Alamogordo, NM and Carrier Qualifications onboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43). During his two year tour with the Kestrels he struck Aviation Electricians Mate and made Petty Officer Third Class. From Jan 1987 to Jul 1987, AE3 Maldonado attended AE "A" School and was immediately assigned as class leader. Upon successfully completing "A" school he was assigned to AIMD NAS Miramar, CA. In Aug 1987 he reported to AIMD NAS Miramar, CA where he worked as a RADCOM and Mini SACE operator/technician in support of F-14 Tomcats and E2-C Hawkeyes. Within a few months he was advanced to Petty Officer Second Class where additional responsibilities were assigned to him as production supervisor. He transferred to the Stingers of VFA-113 at NAS Lemoore, CA on April 1989 and assigned as Electrician Branch Shift Supervisor. While attached to VFA-113 he experienced two Western Pacific Deployments in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm on USS Independence (CV-63) and USS Carl Vinson (CV-70). During his tour with VFA-113 he received three Navy Achievement Medals and selected as 1993 Stinger Sailor of the Year. He left VFA-113 on October 1994 and returned NATTC Memphis, TN to attend Advance Avionics Integrated Weapons System Maintenance School. During his tour at NATTC he was advanced to Petty Officer First Class. Upon graduating from C school on June 1995, he was assigned to the Rough Raiders Flight Demonstration Team. He made several CQ detachments as Flight Deck Coordinator on board USS Enterprise (CVN-65), USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CV-72). In May 1998 he reported to the Fighting Redcocks of VFA-22. He was assigned as Quality Assurance Leading Petty Officer or nine months then advanced to Chief Petty Officer. He remained with the Fighting Redcocks as Line LCPO and made two Western Pacific Deployments on board USS CArl Vinson (CVN-70) in support of Global War on Terrorism. In 1999 he was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer.
In May 2002 he reported to Commander Strike Fighter Wing Pacific as was assigned as Avionics LCPO, Maintenance Training Coordinator and Maintenance Program Team Leader. In May 2005 he was assigned to the Mighty Shrikes of VFA-94 for assignment as Maintenance Controller and made a Western Pacific Deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on USS Nimitz (CVN-68). On December 15, 2006 AECS(AW/SW) Maldonado retired after two decades of faithful military service.
Jose Velez
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Information Technology
Retired Gysgt
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Information Technology
Retired Gysgt
Joseph A. Pagan
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Six months after graduating H.S. I went to serve and time slipped by and when I noticed; 22 years have past. Aviation really prepared me for a sucessful career.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Six months after graduating H.S. I went to serve and time slipped by and when I noticed; 22 years have past. Aviation really prepared me for a sucessful career.
Juan Carlos Velazquez
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Over 25 years, 15 Active Army, 10+ full time National Guard still in uniform and loving it.
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Over 25 years, 15 Active Army, 10+ full time National Guard still in uniform and loving it.
Juan Jimenez
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
USMC 1968 to 1972
Sergeant
USMCR 1972 to 1979
Aircraft Maintenace, Huey Helicopters, A4, F4 and A6 aircraft.
Vietnam Deployment 1969-1970 Phui Bae and Chu Lai, I Corps
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
USMC 1968 to 1972
Sergeant
USMCR 1972 to 1979
Aircraft Maintenace, Huey Helicopters, A4, F4 and A6 aircraft.
Vietnam Deployment 1969-1970 Phui Bae and Chu Lai, I Corps
Juan Medina
Class of 1985
Navy, 6 Years
Served on the USS Ranger - CV61. I was stationed in San Diego and did 2 years active, 4 reserve.
Class of 1985
Navy, 6 Years
Served on the USS Ranger - CV61. I was stationed in San Diego and did 2 years active, 4 reserve.
Kenneth A. Conner
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Perform flight line operational ground test and maintenance on F-4S and A-4M aircraft. Diagnosed and repaired digital RF and analog HF Communication system, Cryptological equipment, Electronic countermeasures, Instrumentation, Data Link, and Flight Control systems. Accomplish RF Insertion Loss testing of waveguides, antennas, and coaxial lines including Time Domain Reflectometry and Tempest. Midnight shift supervisor and Certified Maintenance Inspector.
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Perform flight line operational ground test and maintenance on F-4S and A-4M aircraft. Diagnosed and repaired digital RF and analog HF Communication system, Cryptological equipment, Electronic countermeasures, Instrumentation, Data Link, and Flight Control systems. Accomplish RF Insertion Loss testing of waveguides, antennas, and coaxial lines including Time Domain Reflectometry and Tempest. Midnight shift supervisor and Certified Maintenance Inspector.
Kevin Gales
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
(CWO3) Maintenance/Material Control Officer -- Directed the mission of the aircraft maintenance department and ensured that timely planning is conducted and a statement Management of requirements to meet future needs are initiated.
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
(CWO3) Maintenance/Material Control Officer -- Directed the mission of the aircraft maintenance department and ensured that timely planning is conducted and a statement Management of requirements to meet future needs are initiated.
Lawrence Oldenburg
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Attained rank of E8 Senior Chief was squadron Maintenance CPO. Deployed around the world on numerous ships and types of ships.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Attained rank of E8 Senior Chief was squadron Maintenance CPO. Deployed around the world on numerous ships and types of ships.
Lawrence Oldenburg
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
In my time in the Navy worked on SH-3,SH-60,HH-60, A-7E aircraft. Retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
In my time in the Navy worked on SH-3,SH-60,HH-60, A-7E aircraft. Retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer.
Lenworth Dalley
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
1972-1977,Aircraft Maint Airframe.
1977-1992, Airtraffic Controller/ATC Manager
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
1972-1977,Aircraft Maint Airframe.
1977-1992, Airtraffic Controller/ATC Manager
louis eisenberg
Class of 1954
Air Force, 20+ Years
Pilot Major , Instructore , flight Eval
Class of 1954
Air Force, 20+ Years
Pilot Major , Instructore , flight Eval
Louis Gioia
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Medical Administrative Technician. Was stationed at Lackland AFB(3X) Tx;Keesler AFB, MS; Moody AFB, GA;Maxwell AFB, ALA;Izmir Turkey;Viet Nam;Italy
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a Medical Administrative Technician. Was stationed at Lackland AFB(3X) Tx;Keesler AFB, MS; Moody AFB, GA;Maxwell AFB, ALA;Izmir Turkey;Viet Nam;Italy
Michael C. Watson
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Went into the Air Force 1971-1979. Went into Air National Guard 1995- still in, but have past the 20+ mark . Served all over the world, and at home.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Went into the Air Force 1971-1979. Went into Air National Guard 1995- still in, but have past the 20+ mark . Served all over the world, and at home.
MICHAEL NELSON SR
Class of 1961
Air Force, 9 Years
Joined July 1961, served 91/2 years South East Asia. AFSC 43271, got out Sept 1970 and retired 35 years from NYCTA.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 9 Years
Joined July 1961, served 91/2 years South East Asia. AFSC 43271, got out Sept 1970 and retired 35 years from NYCTA.
Mike Gentile
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Recip Engines through 1966. Jet Engines from 1966 to retirement in 1981. Served my entire careerer with the Strategic Air Command. Retired in the grade of CMSGT (E9)
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Recip Engines through 1966. Jet Engines from 1966 to retirement in 1981. Served my entire careerer with the Strategic Air Command. Retired in the grade of CMSGT (E9)
Mike Roskind
Class of 1978
Navy, 10 Years
US Naval Academy 1982; S-3A Vikings USS Eisenhower CVN-69, VS-31 with AHS Class, also US Naval Academy Class of 1985; transitioned to EA-6B aircraft VAQ-131 USS Ranger Operation Desert Storm;. Both of my son's went to Aviation HS, one graduated and is a Sophomore at Naval Academy, where there are currently six Aviation HS graduates-.the Aviation HS is stronger and better than ever...piles of Aviation HS graduates on staff, including the current Principal Deno Charalambous, class of 1976. Aviation HS is truly an amazing place, where duty, honor, country and discipline are still possible in an ultra-liberal NY City Public School system; where Aviation HS grads still serve and risk ...and some fall in the service of their community and country.
Class of 1978
Navy, 10 Years
US Naval Academy 1982; S-3A Vikings USS Eisenhower CVN-69, VS-31 with AHS Class, also US Naval Academy Class of 1985; transitioned to EA-6B aircraft VAQ-131 USS Ranger Operation Desert Storm;. Both of my son's went to Aviation HS, one graduated and is a Sophomore at Naval Academy, where there are currently six Aviation HS graduates-.the Aviation HS is stronger and better than ever...piles of Aviation HS graduates on staff, including the current Principal Deno Charalambous, class of 1976. Aviation HS is truly an amazing place, where duty, honor, country and discipline are still possible in an ultra-liberal NY City Public School system; where Aviation HS grads still serve and risk ...and some fall in the service of their community and country.
Mike Yung
Class of 1991
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Active Duty and Reserve Component..
Class of 1991
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Active Duty and Reserve Component..
Milton Sepulveda
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked in Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Engineer, Aircraft Control and Munitions Maintenance. Served in VietNam 1968-1969 and Granada. Stationed in Panama, Guam, VietNam, Several State side base.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked in Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Engineer, Aircraft Control and Munitions Maintenance. Served in VietNam 1968-1969 and Granada. Stationed in Panama, Guam, VietNam, Several State side base.
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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!