Barstow High School Alumni
Barstow, California (CA)

Recent Members
Ernesto Hernandez | 1978 |
Gayle Boxx | 1999 |
Janet Stickley | 1979 |
Mark Anthony | 1988 |
Masie Batey | 1989 |
Masie Fowler, Masie | 1992 |
Stephen Stephen W Miller | 1975 |
Steven Ford | 1969 |
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

Charles Austin jr
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 13 Years
Stationed Kaneohe Bay, HI, Camp Pendleton, CA, Twentynine Palms,Ca , Okinawa , Japan.Served j Desert Storm 91
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 13 Years
Stationed Kaneohe Bay, HI, Camp Pendleton, CA, Twentynine Palms,Ca , Okinawa , Japan.Served j Desert Storm 91

Charles Barr
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
B52 Crew Chief
5th Bomb Wing, at Travis AFB, CA.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
B52 Crew Chief
5th Bomb Wing, at Travis AFB, CA.


Chris Zeliff
Class of 1988
Coast Guard, 10 Years
Radioman/Telecommunications Specialist, served on three cutters, a communications station and an electronics support shop. Traveled from the Aleutian Chain on around to Baltimore via Panama and many points in between. (1993 photo - Alaska)
Class of 1988
Coast Guard, 10 Years
Radioman/Telecommunications Specialist, served on three cutters, a communications station and an electronics support shop. Traveled from the Aleutian Chain on around to Baltimore via Panama and many points in between. (1993 photo - Alaska)

Darrin M. Richards
Class of 1987
Air Force, 5 Years
Aircraft Hydraulic System Specialist. Worked on Sikorsky HH-60G helicopters. Was stationed @ Holloman A.F.B, New Mexico. Deployed to Kuwait 3 times. "Stopped over" in Saudi Arabia, Italy, Germany and Spain during these deployments.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 5 Years
Aircraft Hydraulic System Specialist. Worked on Sikorsky HH-60G helicopters. Was stationed @ Holloman A.F.B, New Mexico. Deployed to Kuwait 3 times. "Stopped over" in Saudi Arabia, Italy, Germany and Spain during these deployments.


Doug Nikkel
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I joined the Marine Corps in Jan 1983 and I am still in and serving, currently stationed in North Carolina
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I joined the Marine Corps in Jan 1983 and I am still in and serving, currently stationed in North Carolina

Edwin R Hall
Class of 1966
Army, 7 Years
I served from March 1970 until December 1973. VietNam January 1971 until August 1972. Korea August 1972 until December 1973. Re-enlisted September 1977. Serve with 5th Special Forces Group (ABN) with speciality in light & heavy weapons and communications.
Class of 1966
Army, 7 Years
I served from March 1970 until December 1973. VietNam January 1971 until August 1972. Korea August 1972 until December 1973. Re-enlisted September 1977. Serve with 5th Special Forces Group (ABN) with speciality in light & heavy weapons and communications.

ERIC L. MORENO
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
CREW CHIEF EC-135. STATIONED TINKER AFB OKC OK. WITH 8TH TDCS
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
CREW CHIEF EC-135. STATIONED TINKER AFB OKC OK. WITH 8TH TDCS

Gary Michael Estee
Class of 1971
Air Force, 18 Years
One of the only Americans to have served as an enlisted man in the US Navy and officer in the US Air Force. Onboard the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) as a communicatins technician for two years. Worked in contract management and plant representative office at Northrop, Hughes, Rand, and LLNL. Assigned as the final Chief of the Space Test Range before retirement.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 18 Years
One of the only Americans to have served as an enlisted man in the US Navy and officer in the US Air Force. Onboard the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) as a communicatins technician for two years. Worked in contract management and plant representative office at Northrop, Hughes, Rand, and LLNL. Assigned as the final Chief of the Space Test Range before retirement.

Gary Michael Estee
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20 Years
Enlisted in USN as Cryptologic Technician. Commissioned in USAF. Retired as Major in 1997.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20 Years
Enlisted in USN as Cryptologic Technician. Commissioned in USAF. Retired as Major in 1997.

Gwendolyn K. Graham-Gould
Class of 1963
Army Reserves, 14 Years
Commissioned in the USAR - Nurse Corps. 1985-1999
Class of 1963
Army Reserves, 14 Years
Commissioned in the USAR - Nurse Corps. 1985-1999

Jacqueline Acosta Jayroe
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Served active duty in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 2005. Spent many years in Europe and as a court reporter, worked all over the world. Highlights were raising my children in Germany and meeting so many people. We have skied the Alps, camped in rainy Holland, seen the Eifel Tower, played in the islands of Spain...
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Served active duty in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 2005. Spent many years in Europe and as a court reporter, worked all over the world. Highlights were raising my children in Germany and meeting so many people. We have skied the Alps, camped in rainy Holland, seen the Eifel Tower, played in the islands of Spain...

Jacqueline Acosta Jayroe
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 22+ years in Army, first in Signal Corps, then as court reporter. Most of career in Europe, what an experience!! Fun raising kids there as well...
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 22+ years in Army, first in Signal Corps, then as court reporter. Most of career in Europe, what an experience!! Fun raising kids there as well...

James Brackeen
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Served in U.S. Army Security Agency, ADA, Recruiting.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Served in U.S. Army Security Agency, ADA, Recruiting.

Jennifer Braund-Mounts
Class of 1995
Air Force, 4 Years
AMC Passenger Terminal Kadena AB Japan
Class of 1995
Air Force, 4 Years
AMC Passenger Terminal Kadena AB Japan

Jerry Pearce
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Aviation Ordnance Technician. Weapons specialist on AH-1J Cobra helicopter and UH-1N Huey gun ship. Camp Pendleton, Mag-39, HMLA-267. Two tours to Okinawa Japan.
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Aviation Ordnance Technician. Weapons specialist on AH-1J Cobra helicopter and UH-1N Huey gun ship. Camp Pendleton, Mag-39, HMLA-267. Two tours to Okinawa Japan.

Jorge M. Silva Jr.
Class of 2009
Air Force, 6 Years
Barstow High School Class of 2009
USAF Medic
Beale AFB, CA 2010-2011.
Aviano AB, Italy 2011-2013.
Beale AFB, CA 2013-2015 (Reserve).
March ARB, CA 2015-2016 (Reserve).
Inactive Ready Reserve 2016-present.
Currently enrolled at Azusa Pacific University BSN Nursing Program.
Class of 2009
Air Force, 6 Years
Barstow High School Class of 2009
USAF Medic
Beale AFB, CA 2010-2011.
Aviano AB, Italy 2011-2013.
Beale AFB, CA 2013-2015 (Reserve).
March ARB, CA 2015-2016 (Reserve).
Inactive Ready Reserve 2016-present.
Currently enrolled at Azusa Pacific University BSN Nursing Program.

Kevin Marshall
Class of 1991
Navy, 16 Years
Avionics Technician, Commissioned Limited Duty Officer. Been to more countries then you can shake a stick at!
Class of 1991
Navy, 16 Years
Avionics Technician, Commissioned Limited Duty Officer. Been to more countries then you can shake a stick at!

Lawrene L. Ross
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam 1967-1968 1/44 Arty ADA. Motor Sgt. (Sp5) G65 Arty. Dong Ha Vietnam.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Vietnam 1967-1968 1/44 Arty ADA. Motor Sgt. (Sp5) G65 Arty. Dong Ha Vietnam.

Lee Scheib
Class of 1991
Army, 7 Years
During 7+ years service in the U.S. Army: I enlisted as a Combat Medic/EMT, then workded as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I've served tours in Kentucky, South Korea, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado and Washington from the summer of 91 to Winter 98
Class of 1991
Army, 7 Years
During 7+ years service in the U.S. Army: I enlisted as a Combat Medic/EMT, then workded as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I've served tours in Kentucky, South Korea, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado and Washington from the summer of 91 to Winter 98

Lesley A Brinkley
Class of 1982
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircrew Life Support Technician, Dyess AFB, TX
1984 - 1991
KC-135, B-52, B-1B
Class of 1982
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircrew Life Support Technician, Dyess AFB, TX
1984 - 1991
KC-135, B-52, B-1B

Lesley Brinkley
Class of 1982
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircrew Life Support Specialist, Dyess AFB, TX
Class of 1982
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircrew Life Support Specialist, Dyess AFB, TX

Mario A. Lopez
Class of 1984
Air Force, 9 Years
While serving in the U.S. Air Force, I was permanently assigned to Vandenberg AFB, CA and Torrejon AB, Spain.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 9 Years
While serving in the U.S. Air Force, I was permanently assigned to Vandenberg AFB, CA and Torrejon AB, Spain.

Mary Higday
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
Time Served in Air Force: 4.5 Years
Administrative Specialist
PBX Operator
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
Time Served in Air Force: 4.5 Years
Administrative Specialist
PBX Operator

Matthew Fernandez
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Still active. Was a system administrator, working to become a Cryptologic Linguist in Pashto. Served in OEF 10.1 all throughout Helmand and Kandahar as an augment to Detainee Operations. Stationed in 29 Palms, Miramar, and soon Monterey.
Class of 2008
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Still active. Was a system administrator, working to become a Cryptologic Linguist in Pashto. Served in OEF 10.1 all throughout Helmand and Kandahar as an augment to Detainee Operations. Stationed in 29 Palms, Miramar, and soon Monterey.

Michael Jones
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
United States Army Dec 1, 1980 - Nov 30, 2000
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
United States Army Dec 1, 1980 - Nov 30, 2000

Micheal G. McGee
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 20 Years
Service with a lot of great men and women. Time to give back and serve my community.
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 20 Years
Service with a lot of great men and women. Time to give back and serve my community.

Raymond Curt Fields
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Stationed at Camp Pendleton, Ca. Camp Lejune N.C. and M.C.A.S. Yuma, Az.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Stationed at Camp Pendleton, Ca. Camp Lejune N.C. and M.C.A.S. Yuma, Az.

Richard Brown
Class of 1982
Army, 5 Years
Spent tours in TX, OK, GA, and in Germany. Served as a Dentist and Captain during and in support of Desert Storm.
Class of 1982
Army, 5 Years
Spent tours in TX, OK, GA, and in Germany. Served as a Dentist and Captain during and in support of Desert Storm.

Richard Walden
Class of 1968
Air Force, 10 Years
Four years Heavy Equipment Operator, six years
Computer Operations.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 10 Years
Four years Heavy Equipment Operator, six years
Computer Operations.

richard yslas
Class of 1971
Army, 8 Years
served from 87--93 was part of desert shield -desert storm, artillery gunner on 110 howitzer
Class of 1971
Army, 8 Years
served from 87--93 was part of desert shield -desert storm, artillery gunner on 110 howitzer

Robert Ackerman
Class of 1975
Navy, 6 Years
EM1(SS)
USS Lapon (SSN-661)
USS Francis Scott Key (SSBN-657)
Class of 1975
Navy, 6 Years
EM1(SS)
USS Lapon (SSN-661)
USS Francis Scott Key (SSBN-657)


Roberta (Brainerd) Tom
Class of 1965
Navy, 3 Years
Served 3 years at Great Lakes, Illinois.
Class of 1965
Navy, 3 Years
Served 3 years at Great Lakes, Illinois.



Robin Vieira
Class of 1976
Army, 6 Years
I was a laboratory specialist, stationed in San Antonio, Heidelberg, W Germany and at Letterman in San Fransisco, California (4 years active)'76-'80, and reserves till '82 in San Antonio, Texas.Enjoyed my time in the military and very honored to have served our country!
Class of 1976
Army, 6 Years
I was a laboratory specialist, stationed in San Antonio, Heidelberg, W Germany and at Letterman in San Fransisco, California (4 years active)'76-'80, and reserves till '82 in San Antonio, Texas.Enjoyed my time in the military and very honored to have served our country!


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Deborah Fredricks
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Our Barstow 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 Barstow High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Barstow are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!