Bel Air High School Alumni
El Paso, Texas (TX)
Recent Members
| Arturo Ramos | 1975 |
| Becky Becky Blankenship | 1980 |
| Christopher Christopher L Woods | 1986 |
| Heather Mooney | 1992 |
| Marion Nix Nix | 1966 |
| Princess Villegas | 2007 |
| Ricardo Maya | 1972 |
| Walter Kydd | 1971 |
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
Bonnie Martinez
Class of 1979
Army, 3 Years
91C - Medical Specialist with the 21st Evacuation Hosptial. Stationed in Ft. Hood, Texas.
Class of 1979
Army, 3 Years
91C - Medical Specialist with the 21st Evacuation Hosptial. Stationed in Ft. Hood, Texas.
Charles L. (Chuck) Gant Jr.
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
28 years of service as an officer and aviator. Tours of duty: Viet Nam, Korea, Europe, Middle East, and US. Retired in 1997.
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
28 years of service as an officer and aviator. Tours of duty: Viet Nam, Korea, Europe, Middle East, and US. Retired in 1997.
David Alvarez
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Security Police, Security Forces. Entered the USAF in 1986 in Security Police career field. Retired in 2006 from Security Forces. During my time, did several tours in Southwest Asia, Europe, S. Korea and Cuba.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Security Police, Security Forces. Entered the USAF in 1986 in Security Police career field. Retired in 2006 from Security Forces. During my time, did several tours in Southwest Asia, Europe, S. Korea and Cuba.
Diego Marquez
Class of 1990
Navy, 4 Years
USS Kitty Hawk, Operation Desert Storm. 1900-1994
Class of 1990
Navy, 4 Years
USS Kitty Hawk, Operation Desert Storm. 1900-1994
Donald G Morgan
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Aviation Structural Mechanic Hydraulics. Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three Seawolves(IHighest decorated unit in Viet Nam)
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Aviation Structural Mechanic Hydraulics. Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three Seawolves(IHighest decorated unit in Viet Nam)
elibero sandoval
Class of 1991
Navy, 18 Years
I am a culinary speciallist(cook) and have the honor to be a submariner all my naval career. I have serve all around in this beautiful country and around the world. At the time being, I am training at Ft. Lewis, WA to do a tour in Iraq. I am very proud to serve my country and I thank you for supporting our troops(soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines), not the war. My heart often aches when i see our guys not coming home, for their families(like mine) ofthen pray for their return. Thank you for your time and I am very proud to be from the best school in the whole world, keep us in your prayers. Sincerely, eli sandoval
Class of 1991
Navy, 18 Years
I am a culinary speciallist(cook) and have the honor to be a submariner all my naval career. I have serve all around in this beautiful country and around the world. At the time being, I am training at Ft. Lewis, WA to do a tour in Iraq. I am very proud to serve my country and I thank you for supporting our troops(soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines), not the war. My heart often aches when i see our guys not coming home, for their families(like mine) ofthen pray for their return. Thank you for your time and I am very proud to be from the best school in the whole world, keep us in your prayers. Sincerely, eli sandoval
eliberto sandoval
Class of 1991
Navy, 18 Years
Active duty since 10 June 1991. I am a culinary artist(cook) and a proud submariner. Currently I am going through training at Ft. Lewis, WA in preparation to spent a tour(one year) in Iraq. I thank you for supporting our troops on the ground in harms way, eventhough we might not agree with the situation, do keep us in your prayers. Above all, I am very proud to call BEL AIR HIGH my school, best in all world.
Class of 1991
Navy, 18 Years
Active duty since 10 June 1991. I am a culinary artist(cook) and a proud submariner. Currently I am going through training at Ft. Lewis, WA in preparation to spent a tour(one year) in Iraq. I thank you for supporting our troops on the ground in harms way, eventhough we might not agree with the situation, do keep us in your prayers. Above all, I am very proud to call BEL AIR HIGH my school, best in all world.
Ernie Green Murff
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Viet Nam July 1966 to August 1968 KUH 34 Helicopter crew chief
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Viet Nam July 1966 to August 1968 KUH 34 Helicopter crew chief
Frank Thomas
Class of 1978
Army, 14 Years
US Army Signal Corps Officer. Stations include Fort Gordon, GA; Kitzingen, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Camp Roberts, CA and Dallas TX
Class of 1978
Army, 14 Years
US Army Signal Corps Officer. Stations include Fort Gordon, GA; Kitzingen, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Camp Roberts, CA and Dallas TX
Gemma Looez
Class of 1995
Army, 14 Years
Have been stationed in Ft. Huachuca, Ft. Drum, Ft. Bliss, Ft. Hood Ft. Sill and South Korea. Been deployed to Iraq and had the privilege of being a Drill Sergeant!
Class of 1995
Army, 14 Years
Have been stationed in Ft. Huachuca, Ft. Drum, Ft. Bliss, Ft. Hood Ft. Sill and South Korea. Been deployed to Iraq and had the privilege of being a Drill Sergeant!
Hilario "Larry" rubalcaba
Class of 1966
Army, 10 Years
Was in the US Army Security Agency Stationed in Berlin for 3 years.
Was in Air Defense Artillery Stationed in Grafenwoehr Germany for 3 years. The other 4 years were in military training, and schools in the states.
Class of 1966
Army, 10 Years
Was in the US Army Security Agency Stationed in Berlin for 3 years.
Was in Air Defense Artillery Stationed in Grafenwoehr Germany for 3 years. The other 4 years were in military training, and schools in the states.
Jake Ortiz
Class of 2001
Army, 6 Years
Has been deployed 3 times, and is currently at Iraq. He is a loving husband, and father.
Class of 2001
Army, 6 Years
Has been deployed 3 times, and is currently at Iraq. He is a loving husband, and father.
James Barrack
Class of 1966
Air Force, 10 Years
Served 2 years in Navy Reserve and 8 years of Active Duty in the Air Force. Spent 5 years stationed at Yokota AB just outside of Tokyo.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 10 Years
Served 2 years in Navy Reserve and 8 years of Active Duty in the Air Force. Spent 5 years stationed at Yokota AB just outside of Tokyo.
Jesus N. Perez
Class of 1981
Army, 15 Years
Communication Specialist Station in Germany for about 10 Years. FT Bliss Tx, FT Ord Ca aquired
E-5 (P). Followed with 3 Years Reserves in Spokane Washington, Rio Rancho New Mexico Attained E-6 Grade. Finished my military service Honorably
Class of 1981
Army, 15 Years
Communication Specialist Station in Germany for about 10 Years. FT Bliss Tx, FT Ord Ca aquired
E-5 (P). Followed with 3 Years Reserves in Spokane Washington, Rio Rancho New Mexico Attained E-6 Grade. Finished my military service Honorably
John Kidder
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
Electrical Operator (EM2 SS) aboard fast attack submarines. Enlisted 12/ 71; honorable discharge 12/1977
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
Electrical Operator (EM2 SS) aboard fast attack submarines. Enlisted 12/ 71; honorable discharge 12/1977
John Kidder
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
EM2 (SS) -Servec aboard USS Greenling SSN 614 as electrical operator/ Shutdown Reactor Operator....loved the boat, glad I didn't go to 'Nam, very glad when I got out!
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
EM2 (SS) -Servec aboard USS Greenling SSN 614 as electrical operator/ Shutdown Reactor Operator....loved the boat, glad I didn't go to 'Nam, very glad when I got out!
jorge solis
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 4 Years
served at camp pendleton california from 1994-1998 as a infantry marine.
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 4 Years
served at camp pendleton california from 1994-1998 as a infantry marine.
Jose A Tarango
Class of 1984
Air Force, 29 Years
I joined in 1986 and retired in 2015. I was in Civil Engineer Squadrons my entire career with the exception of 3.5 years as a First Sergeant with an Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and an Aircraft Control Squadron. I was fortunate to be stationed in Panama, Germany and South Korea as well as New Mexico (x3), South Carolina, Colorado and Arizona. I deployed to Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as a few other countries. Some were war related and others were humanitarian (the best of the two) related. My biggest benefit of serving 29 years is the wonderful people I met along my journey...
Class of 1984
Air Force, 29 Years
I joined in 1986 and retired in 2015. I was in Civil Engineer Squadrons my entire career with the exception of 3.5 years as a First Sergeant with an Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and an Aircraft Control Squadron. I was fortunate to be stationed in Panama, Germany and South Korea as well as New Mexico (x3), South Carolina, Colorado and Arizona. I deployed to Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as a few other countries. Some were war related and others were humanitarian (the best of the two) related. My biggest benefit of serving 29 years is the wonderful people I met along my journey...
Jose Candia
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Master Sgt., served overseas in the Republic of Panama during the Torrijos years, Jimmy Carter in office. Served in Panama Just Cause when the U.S took over Norriega Administration. Desert Storm. Relocated to different parts of the states served 20+ years in Law Enforcement.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Master Sgt., served overseas in the Republic of Panama during the Torrijos years, Jimmy Carter in office. Served in Panama Just Cause when the U.S took over Norriega Administration. Desert Storm. Relocated to different parts of the states served 20+ years in Law Enforcement.
Jose Candia
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired as an E-7 / Master Sgt, Air Force Security Police. Deployed in Operation Just Cause Panama and Operation Desert Storm Saudi Arabia.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired as an E-7 / Master Sgt, Air Force Security Police. Deployed in Operation Just Cause Panama and Operation Desert Storm Saudi Arabia.
Kathleen Thompson Jones
Class of 1992
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as a surgery and orthopedic technician at Tinker Air Force Base before separating with an honorable discharge.
Class of 1992
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as a surgery and orthopedic technician at Tinker Air Force Base before separating with an honorable discharge.
Leti Esparza (Ward)
Class of 1982
Air Force, 6 Years
Served in Okinawa Japan and Edwards AFB in California.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 6 Years
Served in Okinawa Japan and Edwards AFB in California.
Martin Enrique Mendoza
Class of 1974
Army, 16 Years
Signal Corp Officer Airborne Jump master
Class of 1974
Army, 16 Years
Signal Corp Officer Airborne Jump master
miguel ramirez
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 3 Years
0311 rifleman ,barracks duty subic bay Philippines last duty station san mateo camp Pendleton cal.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 3 Years
0311 rifleman ,barracks duty subic bay Philippines last duty station san mateo camp Pendleton cal.
NIck Minjares
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
C-130 Crew Chief. Stationed at Little Rock, Okinawa and Abilene.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
C-130 Crew Chief. Stationed at Little Rock, Okinawa and Abilene.
Paul Rascon
Class of 2000
Navy, 4 Years
June 2007-June 2011 Honorable Discharge, Served on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), the only command I served on for 4 yrs. Was stationed in Seattle, WA deployed twice, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Bahrain, Dubai, Hawaii, Philippines were all very awesome too have visited but, My most favorite visit was Malaysia lol. My job was cooking/roomservice/Logistics.
Class of 2000
Navy, 4 Years
June 2007-June 2011 Honorable Discharge, Served on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), the only command I served on for 4 yrs. Was stationed in Seattle, WA deployed twice, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Bahrain, Dubai, Hawaii, Philippines were all very awesome too have visited but, My most favorite visit was Malaysia lol. My job was cooking/roomservice/Logistics.
Ralph R. Garcia
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
Served in Viet Nam. Lucky enough to have been put behind a typewriter instead of a Machine Gun. Reached rack of Spec 5.
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
Served in Viet Nam. Lucky enough to have been put behind a typewriter instead of a Machine Gun. Reached rack of Spec 5.
Robert J Collins
Class of 1972
Army, 22 Years
Started in EL Paso and ended in Fort Leonardwood, MO as Detachment Cdr.
Class of 1972
Army, 22 Years
Started in EL Paso and ended in Fort Leonardwood, MO as Detachment Cdr.
Roberto Sandoval
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 14 Years
1142- Elctrical Equipent Repairman( Generators)
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 14 Years
1142- Elctrical Equipent Repairman( Generators)
Roberto Sandoval
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 14 Years
1142 Elctrical Equipment Repairman ( Generators). Desert Storm Desert Shield 90-91.
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 14 Years
1142 Elctrical Equipment Repairman ( Generators). Desert Storm Desert Shield 90-91.
RUBEN PAQUIAN
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Command Master Chief
Operations Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Afghanistan
USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD 39)
USS SYLVANIA (AFS 2)
USS COCHRANE (DDG 21)
USS TARAWA (LHA 1)
USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN 74)
BEACHMASTER UNIT ONE
USS DENVER (LPD 9)
USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV 67)
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Command Master Chief
Operations Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Afghanistan
USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD 39)
USS SYLVANIA (AFS 2)
USS COCHRANE (DDG 21)
USS TARAWA (LHA 1)
USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN 74)
BEACHMASTER UNIT ONE
USS DENVER (LPD 9)
USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV 67)
Samuel D. Redix
Class of 1993
Air Force, 12 Years
F-16 Fighting Falcon Weapons Loader
Class of 1993
Air Force, 12 Years
F-16 Fighting Falcon Weapons Loader
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Our Bel Air 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 Bel Air High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in El Paso are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!