C. M. Russell High School Alumni
Great Falls, Montana (MT)
Recent Members
| Adam Lentz | 2000 |
| Dave Burleigh | 1995 |
| Jim Patzer | 1981 |
| Joanne Morris | 1975 |
| Johanna Johanna Keller | 1972 |
| Karen Albert | 1987 |
| Kelly Walker | 1970 |
| Scott Brooks Scott Brooks | 1984 |
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
Aaron Blair
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
Served in the 1st Infantry Division Forward (Big Red One). 5 MOS's in the mechanical field. Mechanized Infantry Support / Recovery. Germany, Norway, Africa.
On call to serve, Duty first.
No mission too difficult, No sacrifice too great.
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
Served in the 1st Infantry Division Forward (Big Red One). 5 MOS's in the mechanical field. Mechanized Infantry Support / Recovery. Germany, Norway, Africa.
On call to serve, Duty first.
No mission too difficult, No sacrifice too great.
Allan Librojo
Class of 1993
Navy, 17 Years
Gas Turbine tech. 7 tours in the Gulf, 2 tours teaching and on my last sea tour.
Class of 1993
Navy, 17 Years
Gas Turbine tech. 7 tours in the Gulf, 2 tours teaching and on my last sea tour.
Amanda Walsh
Class of 2004
National Guard, 1 Years
I just joined the Idaho Air National Guard this November. I leave for basic training and tech school in May. My career with the Guard is called a cardiopulomonary technician. I'm excited! I will be gone for a year and a half for training.
Class of 2004
National Guard, 1 Years
I just joined the Idaho Air National Guard this November. I leave for basic training and tech school in May. My career with the Guard is called a cardiopulomonary technician. I'm excited! I will be gone for a year and a half for training.
Anton Luru
Class of 1974
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Primarily law enforcement for fisheries, drug interdiction and maritime investigation regarding hazardous material spills in navigable waters of the US. Spent time in Latin America, Bosnia, and all major points of the compass. Retired CWO2 (Bosn).
Class of 1974
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Primarily law enforcement for fisheries, drug interdiction and maritime investigation regarding hazardous material spills in navigable waters of the US. Spent time in Latin America, Bosnia, and all major points of the compass. Retired CWO2 (Bosn).
Aron Krischel
Class of 1976
Air Force, 17 Years
Served on active duty from 1985 to 1997 in systems acquisition in the contracting career field. Joined the US Air Force reserves in 2004 after a 7 year break as an Administrative Contracting Officer with the Defense Contract Management Agency in Denver, CO. Will be promoted to Lt Colonel in June 2009. Here is a picture of me in Iraq when I did a one year tour of duty from Sep 06 to Sep 07.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 17 Years
Served on active duty from 1985 to 1997 in systems acquisition in the contracting career field. Joined the US Air Force reserves in 2004 after a 7 year break as an Administrative Contracting Officer with the Defense Contract Management Agency in Denver, CO. Will be promoted to Lt Colonel in June 2009. Here is a picture of me in Iraq when I did a one year tour of duty from Sep 06 to Sep 07.
Barry Campbell
Class of 1981
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the U.S. Air Force as a Law Enforcement Specialist. Had a 2 yr tour of Duty in Beirut/Lebanon from 1982 thru 1984.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the U.S. Air Force as a Law Enforcement Specialist. Had a 2 yr tour of Duty in Beirut/Lebanon from 1982 thru 1984.
Bill Boucher
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Served 14 years in Infantry and Special Operations and am over 16 in the Military Police. I started as a Private in '77 and have made it to LTC with the love and support of friends and family all over the world. It's an honor to serve.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Served 14 years in Infantry and Special Operations and am over 16 in the Military Police. I started as a Private in '77 and have made it to LTC with the love and support of friends and family all over the world. It's an honor to serve.
Bob Beardslee
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
26 years of service in the US Air Force.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
26 years of service in the US Air Force.
Bob Nelson
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Marine barracks subic bay, okinawa japan, 2 west packs
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Marine barracks subic bay, okinawa japan, 2 west packs
Brendan Steele
Class of 1991
National Guard, 11 Years
Member of the 219th RED HORSE for 8 Years, and currently in 3rd year as a member of the JFHQ, Helena, Montana.
Class of 1991
National Guard, 11 Years
Member of the 219th RED HORSE for 8 Years, and currently in 3rd year as a member of the JFHQ, Helena, Montana.
Brett Morss
Class of 1997
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear Machinist Mate (MMN2) stationed onboard USS Carl Vinson
Class of 1997
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear Machinist Mate (MMN2) stationed onboard USS Carl Vinson
Brian D. Tillson
Class of 1997
Army, 5 Years
CPT Tillson is an Army Aviator and C-12 Pilot in Command. He just completed a 3 year tour in Germany where he supported operations in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Class of 1997
Army, 5 Years
CPT Tillson is an Army Aviator and C-12 Pilot in Command. He just completed a 3 year tour in Germany where he supported operations in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Chuck Schladenhauffen
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Serve at FT Dix NJ, Germany, FT Deven MA, Panama, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Germany,
FT Sill, OK, 1 st Gulf War, Germany, and Home to Oklahoma
Ret E7, SFC
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Serve at FT Dix NJ, Germany, FT Deven MA, Panama, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Germany,
FT Sill, OK, 1 st Gulf War, Germany, and Home to Oklahoma
Ret E7, SFC
COL James R. Hill, III
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
25 Years - retired August 2003
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
25 Years - retired August 2003
Danny L Jackson
Class of 1980
Air Force, 10 Years
Traveled the world during my ten years, went to Egypt, England, Germany, and Turkey. I also was lucky enough to go to Alaska. Was in a special unit called Red Horse were we got to travel and repair run ways during war time. Loved every minute of it.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 10 Years
Traveled the world during my ten years, went to Egypt, England, Germany, and Turkey. I also was lucky enough to go to Alaska. Was in a special unit called Red Horse were we got to travel and repair run ways during war time. Loved every minute of it.
Don LaRoque
Class of 1978
Navy, 14 Years
Sonar Technician Submarines...Submarine school (Groton CT) 1978; Sonar "A" and "C" Schools (SanDiego, CA) 1979; USS SCAMP (SSN-588) 1979-1983; BQQ-6 "C" school 1983-84; USS ALABAMA (SSBN-731 - Blue crew) 1984-87; Trident Training Facility - Sonar Instructor 1987-1991; USS ALABAMA (SSBN-731 Gold) 1991-1992
Class of 1978
Navy, 14 Years
Sonar Technician Submarines...Submarine school (Groton CT) 1978; Sonar "A" and "C" Schools (SanDiego, CA) 1979; USS SCAMP (SSN-588) 1979-1983; BQQ-6 "C" school 1983-84; USS ALABAMA (SSBN-731 - Blue crew) 1984-87; Trident Training Facility - Sonar Instructor 1987-1991; USS ALABAMA (SSBN-731 Gold) 1991-1992
Don McGiboney
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Master Craftman in Disaster and Emergency Management providing personnel the knowledge and resources to cope with the catastrophes whether they be natural disaster, man-caused hazardous materials, or war. Assigned to a WMD Detection Team in the 1st Gulf War while stationed in Dhahran, Saudi Arabi.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Master Craftman in Disaster and Emergency Management providing personnel the knowledge and resources to cope with the catastrophes whether they be natural disaster, man-caused hazardous materials, or war. Assigned to a WMD Detection Team in the 1st Gulf War while stationed in Dhahran, Saudi Arabi.
Edward F. Miller
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Server 24 years in the military, 1st in the Montana ANG then transferred to Active duty.
Moved 10 times 10 years overseas and numerous stateside assignments.
Currently living in Colorado.
Got to love the Rocky Mountains
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Server 24 years in the military, 1st in the Montana ANG then transferred to Active duty.
Moved 10 times 10 years overseas and numerous stateside assignments.
Currently living in Colorado.
Got to love the Rocky Mountains
Ernie Larios
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
Commissioned US Army in 1981 Served Active duty from 1983 to 1986 in Germany. Served as inactive reserve then Montana National Guard from 1989 to 1996.
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
Commissioned US Army in 1981 Served Active duty from 1983 to 1986 in Germany. Served as inactive reserve then Montana National Guard from 1989 to 1996.
Ernie Larios
Class of 1977
Army, 17 Years
Served in the US Army Active, Reserve and Montana National Guard. Commisioned in 1981. Served three years active in West Germany as a Battalion Chemical Officer. Joined the National Guard in 1990. Retrained as an M1 Tank Commander after resigning commission and reenlisting. Left National Guard in 1996 as a Staff Sergeant. Honestly? I had more fun as an NCO.
Class of 1977
Army, 17 Years
Served in the US Army Active, Reserve and Montana National Guard. Commisioned in 1981. Served three years active in West Germany as a Battalion Chemical Officer. Joined the National Guard in 1990. Retrained as an M1 Tank Commander after resigning commission and reenlisting. Left National Guard in 1996 as a Staff Sergeant. Honestly? I had more fun as an NCO.
Frank Little
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Retired after 30 year career including time in both the AF(ANG/AFRES) and Army(ARNG/Army Res). Flew for 24 of those years and retired in 2014.
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Retired after 30 year career including time in both the AF(ANG/AFRES) and Army(ARNG/Army Res). Flew for 24 of those years and retired in 2014.
Fred Fairhurst
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
US Army (1972-1975), Retired from MT Air National Guard in 2008. Served in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
US Army (1972-1975), Retired from MT Air National Guard in 2008. Served in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan
Garrett S. Ortiz
Class of 1987
Navy, 4 Years
USN Field Medical Technician (Combat Corpsman) Operation Desert Storm (1990-1991) Operation Restore Hope Somalia (1992-1993)
Class of 1987
Navy, 4 Years
USN Field Medical Technician (Combat Corpsman) Operation Desert Storm (1990-1991) Operation Restore Hope Somalia (1992-1993)
Heather (Zigan) DeRosa
Class of 1988
Air Force, 19 Years
In 1989 joined the MT Air National Guard. Went active duty in 1990 and was stationed at Dover AFB, DE. Currently serving active duty in the Phoenix Air National Guard and will retire with a total of 26 years in the year 2015.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 19 Years
In 1989 joined the MT Air National Guard. Went active duty in 1990 and was stationed at Dover AFB, DE. Currently serving active duty in the Phoenix Air National Guard and will retire with a total of 26 years in the year 2015.
Heidi Ungricht Jones
Class of 1997
Army, 10 Years
CW2 Blackhawk helicopter pilot(originally a Screaming Eagle) now with the 3rd Infantry in Georgia. She will serve her third tour in Iraq beginning in May. Has earned medals for combat bravery, ferried
Class of 1997
Army, 10 Years
CW2 Blackhawk helicopter pilot(originally a Screaming Eagle) now with the 3rd Infantry in Georgia. She will serve her third tour in Iraq beginning in May. Has earned medals for combat bravery, ferried
James R. Hill, III
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
22 years active duty, 3 Selected Reserve
Qualifications:Air Defense, Systems Automation, Special Forces
Tours: Germany, Colorado, Missouri, Georgia, Washington DC (3 tours)
Retired to North Carolina & Key West
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
22 years active duty, 3 Selected Reserve
Qualifications:Air Defense, Systems Automation, Special Forces
Tours: Germany, Colorado, Missouri, Georgia, Washington DC (3 tours)
Retired to North Carolina & Key West
Jedediah DeGreek
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY. as an aircraft mechanic.
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY. as an aircraft mechanic.
Jeff Denton
Class of 1977
Navy, 4 Years
Aboard USS Holland AS32 (homeport Holy Loch, Scotland) supporting the North Atlantic SSBN fleet.
Aboard USS Nicholson DD982 tracking submarines throughout the Caribbean, Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Class of 1977
Navy, 4 Years
Aboard USS Holland AS32 (homeport Holy Loch, Scotland) supporting the North Atlantic SSBN fleet.
Aboard USS Nicholson DD982 tracking submarines throughout the Caribbean, Atlantic and Mediterranean.
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School News
Class of 1977 '40th' class reunion
We are planning our 40th class reunion July 28th & 29, 2017. Please contact me at dsjjsutphin@msn.com. We have sen...
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Our C. M. Russell 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 C. M. Russell High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Great Falls are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!