Buena High School Alumni
Sierra Vista, Arizona (AZ)
Recent Members
| Adam Hartman | 2003 |
| David Thomas | 2000 |
| Jason Jason Sprott | 2005 |
| Leia Fredericks | 2017 |
| Nathen A Gleave Nathen A Gleave | 1986 |
| Rebecca Rebecca Mack | 1979 |
| Stephanie Raphun | 1970 |
| Steve Wright | 1978 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Alan Johnson
Class of 1961
Navy, 20 Years
Served on minesweeper off the coast of South Vietnam, boarding coastal vessels to search for smuggled arms from the north. Sep 1965 to Aug 1966. On LST homeported in Guam, hauling cargo in Vietnam and other Western Pacific locations, Jan 1968 to Nov 1969. On destroyer from Aug 1970 to Feb 1972, deployed 7 months off coast in Vietnam protecting larger ships and doing shore bombardment. In-country tour as senior advisor aboard a "blue-water" Vietnamese ship from Jul 72 to Feb 73. Came home early when cease-fire was signed in 1973. Served on large amphibious ship (LSD) from Jul 75 to Jun 77. First peace-time tour. Stayed ashore after that, using my computer subspecialty, retired in 1985.
Class of 1961
Navy, 20 Years
Served on minesweeper off the coast of South Vietnam, boarding coastal vessels to search for smuggled arms from the north. Sep 1965 to Aug 1966. On LST homeported in Guam, hauling cargo in Vietnam and other Western Pacific locations, Jan 1968 to Nov 1969. On destroyer from Aug 1970 to Feb 1972, deployed 7 months off coast in Vietnam protecting larger ships and doing shore bombardment. In-country tour as senior advisor aboard a "blue-water" Vietnamese ship from Jul 72 to Feb 73. Came home early when cease-fire was signed in 1973. Served on large amphibious ship (LSD) from Jul 75 to Jun 77. First peace-time tour. Stayed ashore after that, using my computer subspecialty, retired in 1985.
Almus Hill
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
I would do it all over again! Proud to serve!
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
I would do it all over again! Proud to serve!
Arie Augustine
Class of 2009
Army, 9 Years
Served as Aviation and as an Combat Engineer. 10MTN DIV and beyond. I wouldn't change it for anything! Greatest job I ever had!
Class of 2009
Army, 9 Years
Served as Aviation and as an Combat Engineer. 10MTN DIV and beyond. I wouldn't change it for anything! Greatest job I ever had!
Brian Evans
Class of 1988
Army, 4 Years
Not sure how long he was in ,but he served in the Gulf War
Class of 1988
Army, 4 Years
Not sure how long he was in ,but he served in the Gulf War
Dana "d joneZ" Jones
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
Provided administrative assistance to various ranks from Sgt to LTc. Served in Camp Casey,Korea for 1 year and finished the 4 year term in Ft Benning,GA
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
Provided administrative assistance to various ranks from Sgt to LTc. Served in Camp Casey,Korea for 1 year and finished the 4 year term in Ft Benning,GA
Eric L. Munson
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Duties involved flying. The scope of missions included Search & Rescue, Logistical, and Humanitarium Relief. Area of operations covered the Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas, and the Carribean basin.
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Duties involved flying. The scope of missions included Search & Rescue, Logistical, and Humanitarium Relief. Area of operations covered the Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas, and the Carribean basin.
Eric Munson
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Served onboard USCGC SEDGE (WLB 402), homeport Homer, Alaska. Significant tasking included being the first Coast Guard Cutter to respond to the grounding of the T/V Exxon Valdez. Served with the Executive Officer with secondary duty as a boarding officer during seasonal fisheries.
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Served onboard USCGC SEDGE (WLB 402), homeport Homer, Alaska. Significant tasking included being the first Coast Guard Cutter to respond to the grounding of the T/V Exxon Valdez. Served with the Executive Officer with secondary duty as a boarding officer during seasonal fisheries.
Eric Munson
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Served at USCG Air Station Kodiak, Alaska. Duties include staff assignment as aide to the Commanding Officer, Executive Office, Flag Rank and visiting Dignitaries.
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Served at USCG Air Station Kodiak, Alaska. Duties include staff assignment as aide to the Commanding Officer, Executive Office, Flag Rank and visiting Dignitaries.
Eric Munson
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Served at USCG MARINE SAFETY OFFICE Boston, Massachusetts. Worked in the licensing office issuing licenses to professional mariners, small boat operators including davit and celestial navigation endorsements. Maine Maritime and Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates were licensed through our office as well.
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Served at USCG MARINE SAFETY OFFICE Boston, Massachusetts. Worked in the licensing office issuing licenses to professional mariners, small boat operators including davit and celestial navigation endorsements. Maine Maritime and Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates were licensed through our office as well.
Eric Munson
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Served at USCG Air Station Clearwater, Florida. Deployed with OPBAT (Operation Turks and Caicos) for two weeks out of each month. Qualified in HH-3F Skiorsky Helicopters as navigator during drug enforcement sorties, search and rescue, and interagency/foreign training exercises.
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Served at USCG Air Station Clearwater, Florida. Deployed with OPBAT (Operation Turks and Caicos) for two weeks out of each month. Qualified in HH-3F Skiorsky Helicopters as navigator during drug enforcement sorties, search and rescue, and interagency/foreign training exercises.
Eric Munson
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Served at USCG Training Center Petaluma, California. Duties include aide to school Chiefs and working liaison with the Department of Navy.
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 15 Years
Served at USCG Training Center Petaluma, California. Duties include aide to school Chiefs and working liaison with the Department of Navy.
Hector Hood "Pedroza"
Class of 2010
Army, 8 Years
Served for 8 years as a Computer Tech.
Class of 2010
Army, 8 Years
Served for 8 years as a Computer Tech.
Jody De Valk
Class of 1986
Army, 4 Years
I'm not exactly sure how long he was in ,but he served in the Gulf War, spent some time in Germany, and was at the 50 year reunion of Normandy
Class of 1986
Army, 4 Years
I'm not exactly sure how long he was in ,but he served in the Gulf War, spent some time in Germany, and was at the 50 year reunion of Normandy
Johanna Stiglich
Class of 1975
Army, 7 Years
Served 7 years and her son Jon Adam is now serving as well. He is completing his third tour overseas
Class of 1975
Army, 7 Years
Served 7 years and her son Jon Adam is now serving as well. He is completing his third tour overseas
John Canby
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
West Point graduate (1980)
Retired LTC, USAR 2007
Active duty Infantry
Trsfr to Ordnance, USAR
BN CO, Ft. Dix, NJ 2004
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
West Point graduate (1980)
Retired LTC, USAR 2007
Active duty Infantry
Trsfr to Ordnance, USAR
BN CO, Ft. Dix, NJ 2004
Kevin E Crowe
Class of 1989
Army, 18 Years
Am currently still Active Duty and Returned from my first tour in Iraq
Class of 1989
Army, 18 Years
Am currently still Active Duty and Returned from my first tour in Iraq
Lee Andrew Yarbrugh
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
E-4 984th Engr Bat Long Binh Viet Nam
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
E-4 984th Engr Bat Long Binh Viet Nam
Lisa Packard
Class of 1981
Army, 7 Years
Ft Hood, TX, Hanau, Germany, Ft Campbell, KY
Class of 1981
Army, 7 Years
Ft Hood, TX, Hanau, Germany, Ft Campbell, KY
Michael Chamberlain
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Served at Naval Station North Island, Ca and then transferred to USS Constellation and three tours to Vietnam.
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Served at Naval Station North Island, Ca and then transferred to USS Constellation and three tours to Vietnam.
Michael Clark
Class of 1989
Army, 3 Years
Mortar Platoon 4/27 INF Regiment, 25th INF Division
Class of 1989
Army, 3 Years
Mortar Platoon 4/27 INF Regiment, 25th INF Division
Michael Clark
Class of 1989
Army, 4 Years
US Army, 11C 1991-1994
USAR, 11C 1994-1995
Class of 1989
Army, 4 Years
US Army, 11C 1991-1994
USAR, 11C 1994-1995
Michael Dunbar
Class of 1981
Army, 9 Years
Camp Casey, Korea; Ft. Rucker, AL; Bad Kreuznach, Germany; Ft. Hood, TX
Class of 1981
Army, 9 Years
Camp Casey, Korea; Ft. Rucker, AL; Bad Kreuznach, Germany; Ft. Hood, TX
Mike Estrada
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
20 wonderful years serving our great Nation.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
20 wonderful years serving our great Nation.
Richard Davis
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Retired MI. Conducted 21 years of aerial electronic warfare from the jungles of Central America to the mountains of Northern Asia and ending over the deserts of Arabia.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Retired MI. Conducted 21 years of aerial electronic warfare from the jungles of Central America to the mountains of Northern Asia and ending over the deserts of Arabia.
Ricky Fowler
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
VS-41 in San Diego, California. One of the first sailors trained to work on the S-3A submarine hunter aircraft. I was a flight-line troubleshooter and a Tool Shop Supervisor.
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
VS-41 in San Diego, California. One of the first sailors trained to work on the S-3A submarine hunter aircraft. I was a flight-line troubleshooter and a Tool Shop Supervisor.
Alumni Stories
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Our Buena 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 Buena High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Sierra Vista are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!