Brockway High School Alumni
Brockway, Pennsylvania (PA)
Recent Members
| Barbara Henry | 1997 |
| James Barraclough | 1968 |
| James Fye | 1964 |
| Jamie Rhed | 2000 |
| Kermit Weible | 1968 |
| Lawrence Fustini | 1964 |
| Patricia Petak | 1975 |
| Steven Funair | 2004 |
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
Anthony A. Pascal
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 21+ years. Bases include March AFB, CA; RAF Mildenhall UK; Hurlburt Field, FL; Ghedi AB, IT; Naples, IT; and Langley AFB, VA. As you can read, all hardship locations, wink wink. My favorite was my Italian tour and during my time there made many friends.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 21+ years. Bases include March AFB, CA; RAF Mildenhall UK; Hurlburt Field, FL; Ghedi AB, IT; Naples, IT; and Langley AFB, VA. As you can read, all hardship locations, wink wink. My favorite was my Italian tour and during my time there made many friends.
Becky Cozad
Class of 1999
Army, 5 Years
I served for 2.5 years at Fort Knox, KY as a Company Executive Officer, Battalion Human Resources Officer and the Battalion Operations Officer. We then moved to Fort Stewart, GA where I have been the Battalion Human Resources Officer for the mighty 385th Military Police Battalion. I served in Afghanistan with the 385th for a lovely 15 months and am so happy to be home! We are currently getting ready for our next move back to Fort Jackson, SC where I will attend school for about 5 months before moving on to our next duty station.
Class of 1999
Army, 5 Years
I served for 2.5 years at Fort Knox, KY as a Company Executive Officer, Battalion Human Resources Officer and the Battalion Operations Officer. We then moved to Fort Stewart, GA where I have been the Battalion Human Resources Officer for the mighty 385th Military Police Battalion. I served in Afghanistan with the 385th for a lovely 15 months and am so happy to be home! We are currently getting ready for our next move back to Fort Jackson, SC where I will attend school for about 5 months before moving on to our next duty station.
CDR Michael Genevro
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
I was recruited by ADC Joseph Massaro of Brockway, which inspired me to sign up in Navy Aviation. I had joined the Navy in August 1983 and attended boot camp in January of 1984 at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, IL as an Airman. Was assigned to AZ "A" School in Meridian MS and was stationed with VAW-125 "Tiger Tails" at NAS Norfolk, VA. Our squadron was deployed aboard USS Saratoga aircraft carrier for the next three years. On March 23, 1986, we crossed Kaddafi's "Line of Death" and our battle group had a brief confrontation to show Kaddafi who was boss as we destroyed his battle group. In August of 1988, I was commission as a 1525 Reserve Maintenance Officer. I was assigned to many reserve units throughout my career and travel to many locations throughout the world and US. The Navy has been a big part of my life and very proud that I could be a part of our great military history. I retired as a Commander from the Navy on January 1, 2007 after serving 23 years of service. I feel very blessed to live in this great country of ours and that I had the opportunity to serve my country.
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
I was recruited by ADC Joseph Massaro of Brockway, which inspired me to sign up in Navy Aviation. I had joined the Navy in August 1983 and attended boot camp in January of 1984 at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, IL as an Airman. Was assigned to AZ "A" School in Meridian MS and was stationed with VAW-125 "Tiger Tails" at NAS Norfolk, VA. Our squadron was deployed aboard USS Saratoga aircraft carrier for the next three years. On March 23, 1986, we crossed Kaddafi's "Line of Death" and our battle group had a brief confrontation to show Kaddafi who was boss as we destroyed his battle group. In August of 1988, I was commission as a 1525 Reserve Maintenance Officer. I was assigned to many reserve units throughout my career and travel to many locations throughout the world and US. The Navy has been a big part of my life and very proud that I could be a part of our great military history. I retired as a Commander from the Navy on January 1, 2007 after serving 23 years of service. I feel very blessed to live in this great country of ours and that I had the opportunity to serve my country.
Chris Kot
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
Kot, Christopher L.
MSgt, Pest Control Foreman and Civil Engineer Squadron Career Advisor, 911 AW
Date and place of Birth: 14 April 1970, DuBois, PA
Retirement Date: 11 Sep 2011
Most recent Assignment: 911 Civil Engineer Squadron, 911 AW, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Reserve Service: 20 July 1994 to 11 Sep 2011
Enlisted Service: 2 Dec 1988 to 12 Dec 1993
Total Years of Service: 23 years
Military Schools Attended: Year Completed
USAF Senior NCO Academy 2006
NCO Academy 2003
AFRC NCO Leadership & Development
Airman Leadership School 2001
1993
Civilian Education: Degree Received:
Brockway Area High School Diploma, 1988
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Associates Degree, 1997
USAF Decorations/Badges:
Air Force Achievement Medal
AF Outstanding Unit Award- 1 Device
AF Good Conduct Medal- 1 Device
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal- 4 Devices
National Defense Service Medal- 1 Devise
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
AF Overseas Ribbon Long Tour
AF Longevity Service- 3 Devices
Armed Forces Reserve Medal- 1 Device
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle)
AF Training Ribbon
Chronological list of Rank Held:
AB AF 2 Dec 1988
Amn AF 2 Jun 1989
A1C AF 2 Apr 1990
SRA AF 2 Dec 1991
SSG AFRES 1 Jan 1995
TSGT AFRES 1 Jul 2000
MSGT AFRES 1 Jul 2003
Primary Job Duties:
Structural Specialist- all aspects of carpentry, sheet metal, roofing, and construction
Base Locksmith- Bitburg AFB Locksmith (1991-1993)
Pest Control Foreman- Supervised all Pest Control shop personnel
Unit Career Advisor- Mentored junior airmen and performed their re-enlistments
Chronological Record of Duty Assignments: From: To:
• Gunter AFB, Montgomery, AL Jan 89 Oct 91
• Bitburg AFB, Bitburg, Germany Oct 91 Dec 93
• 911 AW, 911 IAP, Coraopolis, PA 15108 Jul 1994 Sep 11
Temporary Duty Assignments During Active Duty:
• Rabat, Morrocco
• Vusheim AS, Germany
Temporary Duty Assignments during Reserve Duty:
• Tyndal AFB, Fla
• San Diego Naval Station, CA
• Nellis AFB, NV
• Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
• Ramstein AFB, Germany
• Lakenheath AFB, UK
• Aviano AFB, Italy
• Sacramento, CA
• Nellis AFB, NV
• Fort Leonardwood, MO- Army Base
• Gallup, NM
• Macdil AFB, FL
• Osan AFB, Korea
• Gulf Port, MS
• Alpena, MI
• Volk Field, WI
• Moody AFB, GA
• Virginia Beach, VA
Class of 1988
Air Force, 20+ Years
Kot, Christopher L.
MSgt, Pest Control Foreman and Civil Engineer Squadron Career Advisor, 911 AW
Date and place of Birth: 14 April 1970, DuBois, PA
Retirement Date: 11 Sep 2011
Most recent Assignment: 911 Civil Engineer Squadron, 911 AW, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Reserve Service: 20 July 1994 to 11 Sep 2011
Enlisted Service: 2 Dec 1988 to 12 Dec 1993
Total Years of Service: 23 years
Military Schools Attended: Year Completed
USAF Senior NCO Academy 2006
NCO Academy 2003
AFRC NCO Leadership & Development
Airman Leadership School 2001
1993
Civilian Education: Degree Received:
Brockway Area High School Diploma, 1988
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Associates Degree, 1997
USAF Decorations/Badges:
Air Force Achievement Medal
AF Outstanding Unit Award- 1 Device
AF Good Conduct Medal- 1 Device
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal- 4 Devices
National Defense Service Medal- 1 Devise
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
AF Overseas Ribbon Long Tour
AF Longevity Service- 3 Devices
Armed Forces Reserve Medal- 1 Device
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle)
AF Training Ribbon
Chronological list of Rank Held:
AB AF 2 Dec 1988
Amn AF 2 Jun 1989
A1C AF 2 Apr 1990
SRA AF 2 Dec 1991
SSG AFRES 1 Jan 1995
TSGT AFRES 1 Jul 2000
MSGT AFRES 1 Jul 2003
Primary Job Duties:
Structural Specialist- all aspects of carpentry, sheet metal, roofing, and construction
Base Locksmith- Bitburg AFB Locksmith (1991-1993)
Pest Control Foreman- Supervised all Pest Control shop personnel
Unit Career Advisor- Mentored junior airmen and performed their re-enlistments
Chronological Record of Duty Assignments: From: To:
• Gunter AFB, Montgomery, AL Jan 89 Oct 91
• Bitburg AFB, Bitburg, Germany Oct 91 Dec 93
• 911 AW, 911 IAP, Coraopolis, PA 15108 Jul 1994 Sep 11
Temporary Duty Assignments During Active Duty:
• Rabat, Morrocco
• Vusheim AS, Germany
Temporary Duty Assignments during Reserve Duty:
• Tyndal AFB, Fla
• San Diego Naval Station, CA
• Nellis AFB, NV
• Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
• Ramstein AFB, Germany
• Lakenheath AFB, UK
• Aviano AFB, Italy
• Sacramento, CA
• Nellis AFB, NV
• Fort Leonardwood, MO- Army Base
• Gallup, NM
• Macdil AFB, FL
• Osan AFB, Korea
• Gulf Port, MS
• Alpena, MI
• Volk Field, WI
• Moody AFB, GA
• Virginia Beach, VA
David B. Ball
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
David served with the 82nd Airborne out of Ft. Bragg for 3 1/2 years and 6 years with the PA. National Guard.
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
David served with the 82nd Airborne out of Ft. Bragg for 3 1/2 years and 6 years with the PA. National Guard.
Deannell Liggitt
Class of 1993
Navy, 14 Years
I dont have a photo of myself... but this is my husband and Eddie Montgomery in Kuwait '06.
Class of 1993
Navy, 14 Years
I dont have a photo of myself... but this is my husband and Eddie Montgomery in Kuwait '06.
Ivan Anderson
Class of 1950
Air Force, 20+ Years
Flt Eng on cargo and passanger type A/C
Class of 1950
Air Force, 20+ Years
Flt Eng on cargo and passanger type A/C
Jim Koehn
Class of 1990
Navy, 11 Years
I started my career in Orlando FL for boot camp and stayed there for the next year and a half going through Electronics Technician Nuclear Field 'A' School and Naval Nuclear Power School. I then proceeded to Windsor CT to complete my Nuclear education at the Nuclear Prototype Training Unit. After 2 years of schooling I was assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) as a Reactor Operator for the next 5 years 4 months and 17 days (not that I counted). I transferred back to Orlando to be an Instructor and Section Advisor at the Nuclear 'A' School that I had attended. The school got relocated to Charleston SC and was renamed Naval Nuclear Power Training Command where I finished out my 11 years and 8 days (again, not that I counted). I made Chief Petty Officer before finishing my career, or as I like to call it: Early retirement without benefits.
Class of 1990
Navy, 11 Years
I started my career in Orlando FL for boot camp and stayed there for the next year and a half going through Electronics Technician Nuclear Field 'A' School and Naval Nuclear Power School. I then proceeded to Windsor CT to complete my Nuclear education at the Nuclear Prototype Training Unit. After 2 years of schooling I was assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) as a Reactor Operator for the next 5 years 4 months and 17 days (not that I counted). I transferred back to Orlando to be an Instructor and Section Advisor at the Nuclear 'A' School that I had attended. The school got relocated to Charleston SC and was renamed Naval Nuclear Power Training Command where I finished out my 11 years and 8 days (again, not that I counted). I made Chief Petty Officer before finishing my career, or as I like to call it: Early retirement without benefits.
John K. Ball
Class of 1997
Army, 2 Years
John served in the U.S. Army for 2 1/2 years out of Ft. Sill and 6 Years in the Ohio National Guard
Class of 1997
Army, 2 Years
John served in the U.S. Army for 2 1/2 years out of Ft. Sill and 6 Years in the Ohio National Guard
kent kuhaneck©
Class of 1978
Army, 6 Years
Was in Germany,for three years,then off to ft.Ord ,Cal. For three years,made many trips to other countries on missions while in .
Have Three boys and Two girls,three grand kids!
Live in SnowShoe, Pennsylvania. On the side of the mountain,with 5 acres of land!
Class of 1978
Army, 6 Years
Was in Germany,for three years,then off to ft.Ord ,Cal. For three years,made many trips to other countries on missions while in .
Have Three boys and Two girls,three grand kids!
Live in SnowShoe, Pennsylvania. On the side of the mountain,with 5 acres of land!
Kermit Weible
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
I retired in 1996 after 25 plus years as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. My last assignment was as Chief of the Forensic Imaging Division, US Army Criminal Investigation Command, Ft Gillem, GA. My assignments with the US Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) include various bases in the United States, Korea and Japan. The Army was great to me and I am proud to have had the privilege of serving our great nation.
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
I retired in 1996 after 25 plus years as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. My last assignment was as Chief of the Forensic Imaging Division, US Army Criminal Investigation Command, Ft Gillem, GA. My assignments with the US Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) include various bases in the United States, Korea and Japan. The Army was great to me and I am proud to have had the privilege of serving our great nation.
Kevin Kocher
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy in August 1986 and went to Orlando Fl to bootcamp. Attended AZ "A" School in Meridian MS and received my designator of an AZ. Stationed at AIMD Cecil Field FL, VS-22 Cecil FIeld FL, NAS Jacksonville FL, VF-213 Oceana VA, AIMD Brunswick ME, VAW-123 Norfolk VA, US Fleet Forces Command Norfolk, VA. Deployed aboard USS John F. Kennedy, USS Carl Vinson, USS Enterprise. Have traveled the world over more than twice and have seen just about every country in the Mediteranian and Iraq, also most of the asian countries. My favorite place to go was Italy. Venice was incredible.
retired as a Chief Petty Officer (E7) after serving 23 years of honorable and faithful duty to my country and would do it all over again if I had the chance. There is nothing like the United States of America!!!!!
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined the Navy in August 1986 and went to Orlando Fl to bootcamp. Attended AZ "A" School in Meridian MS and received my designator of an AZ. Stationed at AIMD Cecil Field FL, VS-22 Cecil FIeld FL, NAS Jacksonville FL, VF-213 Oceana VA, AIMD Brunswick ME, VAW-123 Norfolk VA, US Fleet Forces Command Norfolk, VA. Deployed aboard USS John F. Kennedy, USS Carl Vinson, USS Enterprise. Have traveled the world over more than twice and have seen just about every country in the Mediteranian and Iraq, also most of the asian countries. My favorite place to go was Italy. Venice was incredible.
retired as a Chief Petty Officer (E7) after serving 23 years of honorable and faithful duty to my country and would do it all over again if I had the chance. There is nothing like the United States of America!!!!!
Kristin Carnahan
Class of 1995
Army, 4 Years
I served 4.5 years as an Officer in the U.S. Army, starting with 13 months in Korea, then ending my time in service as a Captain with 3 years in Alaska as part of the 172d Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
Class of 1995
Army, 4 Years
I served 4.5 years as an Officer in the U.S. Army, starting with 13 months in Korea, then ending my time in service as a Captain with 3 years in Alaska as part of the 172d Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
Larry Fustini
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Europe, Asia and numerous locations in US
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Europe, Asia and numerous locations in US
Marc Anderson
Class of 1995
Air Force, 13 Years
I am a Aircraft Hydraulic Technician and Flying Crew Chief. I am Stationed in New Jersey at Mcguire AFB and have been here for my whole career. My current job basicly consists of flying around the world servicing and fixing airplanes.
Class of 1995
Air Force, 13 Years
I am a Aircraft Hydraulic Technician and Flying Crew Chief. I am Stationed in New Jersey at Mcguire AFB and have been here for my whole career. My current job basicly consists of flying around the world servicing and fixing airplanes.
Michele Zimmerman
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
I enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2003 as a Military Intelligence Analyst and served 42 months in South Korea with the 1-2 Aviation Battalion, while on active duty. In the Reserves, I spent 18 months with the 308th Psyops out of Belton, Mo., spent 6 months in Iraq as a contractor, and 14 months with the 311th Psyops out of Austin, Tx.
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
I enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2003 as a Military Intelligence Analyst and served 42 months in South Korea with the 1-2 Aviation Battalion, while on active duty. In the Reserves, I spent 18 months with the 308th Psyops out of Belton, Mo., spent 6 months in Iraq as a contractor, and 14 months with the 311th Psyops out of Austin, Tx.
Rob Holt
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served 6 years USMC. To include Desert Storm.
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served 6 years USMC. To include Desert Storm.
Scott Smith
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Helicopter Squadron Sergeant Major
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Helicopter Squadron Sergeant Major
SFC Michael J. Tully
Class of 1992
Army, 14 Years
K.I.A. 08-23-07 while serving as a Special Forces Combat Medic near Baghdad, Iraq.
"De Oppresso Liber"
Class of 1992
Army, 14 Years
K.I.A. 08-23-07 while serving as a Special Forces Combat Medic near Baghdad, Iraq.
"De Oppresso Liber"
Steven Barraclough
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I was attached to USMC squadron VMAQ-2. I worked on the tactical jamming systems of the EA-6B. I was stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, NC and did deployments overseas to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and RAAF Base, Darwin, Australia. In addition, I did several deployments to other bases across the U.S.
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I was attached to USMC squadron VMAQ-2. I worked on the tactical jamming systems of the EA-6B. I was stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, NC and did deployments overseas to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and RAAF Base, Darwin, Australia. In addition, I did several deployments to other bases across the U.S.
Valerie (Preston) Zimmerman
Class of 1980
Army, 6 Years
I was a Flight Operations Co-ordinator
Class of 1980
Army, 6 Years
I was a Flight Operations Co-ordinator
Wayne McCarrier
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Manager,Trainer, Supervisor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Hazardous Product Manager
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Manager,Trainer, Supervisor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Hazardous Product Manager
William L. Crawford
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
I did 8 yrs. in US Navy then I joined the US Army. Traveled the world. Been in a few conflicts. Honduras, Desert Storm, Sadia Arabia, Army (M.O.S'S 88m, 16S,16F,54B). Navy 1st class machinist mate. Ships- USS Blandy, USS Spegial Grove,
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
I did 8 yrs. in US Navy then I joined the US Army. Traveled the world. Been in a few conflicts. Honduras, Desert Storm, Sadia Arabia, Army (M.O.S'S 88m, 16S,16F,54B). Navy 1st class machinist mate. Ships- USS Blandy, USS Spegial Grove,
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Our Brockway 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 Brockway High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Brockway are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!