Catalina High School Alumni
Tucson, Arizona (AZ)
Recent Members
| Connie Koster | 1965 |
| Cornelius Nichols | 1997 |
| Frank Lochner | 1960 |
| George Watkibs | 1966 |
| James Jensen | 1982 |
| James White | 1989 |
| Kenneth Mayer | 1960 |
| Matthew Dion | 1967 |
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
Alan Pierce
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
E-3, Specialist 5
DUTY STATIONS
Fort Ord
Fort Polk
Fort Lewis
Pleiku, Vietnam
Tokyo, Japan
JOBS IN ARMY
Basic Training
Adv. Infantry Training
RTO
Pointman
L.R.R.P
Public Infomation
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
E-3, Specialist 5
DUTY STATIONS
Fort Ord
Fort Polk
Fort Lewis
Pleiku, Vietnam
Tokyo, Japan
JOBS IN ARMY
Basic Training
Adv. Infantry Training
RTO
Pointman
L.R.R.P
Public Infomation
Andrew Romero
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Served 3 of my 4 years in Bremerhaven, West Germany-1966-1969
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
Served 3 of my 4 years in Bremerhaven, West Germany-1966-1969
Blanchard Jacobus
Class of 1968
Army, 8 Years
I was a radar technician and spent two tours in Germany
Class of 1968
Army, 8 Years
I was a radar technician and spent two tours in Germany
Daniel R. Hilbert
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
I served 26 years in the U.S. Navy. I enlisted in Aug. 1970 and went to boot camp in San Diego and then on to 2 welding schools before reporting to my first ship located in Long Beach CA. Went to Viet Nam in 1972 aboard this Repair ship where we repaired many of our ships and also several South Vietnamese ships.
I advanced up the enlisted ranks to Senior Chief Petty Officer(E-8) and then was accepted into the Chief Warrant Officer program after 16 years of service. Retired at the 26 year level as a CWO4. During my career I served on 7 different ships, participated in two wars and went on 12 overseas deployments. My career was centered around welding, metal fabrication , firefighting, damage control and Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Defense. My last 3 tours all involved Firefighting and Damage Control and being a Pacific Fleet Inspector. Served with many great enlisted and officers. After my Navy career I spent 15 years working for one of my brothers in Tucson in New construction plumbing.
I can say that I am very thankful for the opportunity to serve my country. I would serve again if called. Lastly, I say Welcome Home to all my Vietnam Brothers and Sisters!
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
I served 26 years in the U.S. Navy. I enlisted in Aug. 1970 and went to boot camp in San Diego and then on to 2 welding schools before reporting to my first ship located in Long Beach CA. Went to Viet Nam in 1972 aboard this Repair ship where we repaired many of our ships and also several South Vietnamese ships.
I advanced up the enlisted ranks to Senior Chief Petty Officer(E-8) and then was accepted into the Chief Warrant Officer program after 16 years of service. Retired at the 26 year level as a CWO4. During my career I served on 7 different ships, participated in two wars and went on 12 overseas deployments. My career was centered around welding, metal fabrication , firefighting, damage control and Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Defense. My last 3 tours all involved Firefighting and Damage Control and being a Pacific Fleet Inspector. Served with many great enlisted and officers. After my Navy career I spent 15 years working for one of my brothers in Tucson in New construction plumbing.
I can say that I am very thankful for the opportunity to serve my country. I would serve again if called. Lastly, I say Welcome Home to all my Vietnam Brothers and Sisters!
Edward Hill
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 20 years. Spent 15 years in the Dental career field and 5 years as a Leadership School Instructor. Stationed in Texas, Germany, Turkey, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 20 years. Spent 15 years in the Dental career field and 5 years as a Leadership School Instructor. Stationed in Texas, Germany, Turkey, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Edward Voss
Class of 1964
Navy, 12 Years
SpecWar Training for R.V.N. Marine Corp. Forward Recon.in Viet Nam, Counter Unconventional Warfare in Rhodesia and was in the French Foreign Legion for a very short period of time. Domestic Intel. with U-2 operatives in still classified areas. Not a seal, but had much more training and less R.O.E.`s to deal with
Class of 1964
Navy, 12 Years
SpecWar Training for R.V.N. Marine Corp. Forward Recon.in Viet Nam, Counter Unconventional Warfare in Rhodesia and was in the French Foreign Legion for a very short period of time. Domestic Intel. with U-2 operatives in still classified areas. Not a seal, but had much more training and less R.O.E.`s to deal with
Gene W. Baumgartner
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Served in variety of assignments in CONUS and overseas including Korea, Viet Nam, and Germany. Retired as Sergeant Major in 1989.
Class of 1958
Army, 20+ Years
Served in variety of assignments in CONUS and overseas including Korea, Viet Nam, and Germany. Retired as Sergeant Major in 1989.
George A Rodriguez
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Military Service -Sept. 1967-Sept.1970.Basic training Fort Bliss Texas. Stationed in Wurzburg,Germany 1968-1970.123rd Signal Battalion-3rd Infantry Division.Radio Relay carrier attendant.Last rank-Sergeant
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Military Service -Sept. 1967-Sept.1970.Basic training Fort Bliss Texas. Stationed in Wurzburg,Germany 1968-1970.123rd Signal Battalion-3rd Infantry Division.Radio Relay carrier attendant.Last rank-Sergeant
Jeff Huntsinger
Class of 1982
Army, 5 Years
Chinook crewchief with 160th SOCOM. Desert Storm vet.
Class of 1982
Army, 5 Years
Chinook crewchief with 160th SOCOM. Desert Storm vet.
Jim Nichols
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
Served at Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Ord, California; Schofield Barracks, Hawaii;
Pak Chong, Thailand and Fort Lewis, Washington
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
Served at Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Ord, California; Schofield Barracks, Hawaii;
Pak Chong, Thailand and Fort Lewis, Washington
Larry Cox
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
USS Pensicola, SEAL Team 2, NSHS Great Lakes, IL., Naval Hospital San Diego, CA. Fleet Hospital Trama Unit San Antonio TX., BUD/S, SEAL Team 5, 1/23 Marine.
Toured: Somalia, Kosavo, Desert Storm, OIF.
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
USS Pensicola, SEAL Team 2, NSHS Great Lakes, IL., Naval Hospital San Diego, CA. Fleet Hospital Trama Unit San Antonio TX., BUD/S, SEAL Team 5, 1/23 Marine.
Toured: Somalia, Kosavo, Desert Storm, OIF.
mark kubista
Class of 1969
Army, 11 Years
Vietnam with H Co, 75th Inf Ranger (Airborne), 1/8 Inf Regt, 1/10 Cav Regt, 1/51 Inf Regt in 1 Armd Div, 2d Cav Regt, 1/2 Inf Regt in 1 ID. 15 years reserve in USAFR, Pentagon, Wash DC. Called up for Desert Storm. Retired from Reserves, 26 years service.
Class of 1969
Army, 11 Years
Vietnam with H Co, 75th Inf Ranger (Airborne), 1/8 Inf Regt, 1/10 Cav Regt, 1/51 Inf Regt in 1 Armd Div, 2d Cav Regt, 1/2 Inf Regt in 1 ID. 15 years reserve in USAFR, Pentagon, Wash DC. Called up for Desert Storm. Retired from Reserves, 26 years service.
Mark Morgan
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Started in the Navy...
USN 1976-1986
USNR 1986-1988
PAArNG 1993-1996
USAR 1998
ORArNG 1998-1999
WAArNG 1999-2002
USAF 2002-2005
WAANG 2005-2006
MOANG 2006-2008
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Started in the Navy...
USN 1976-1986
USNR 1986-1988
PAArNG 1993-1996
USAR 1998
ORArNG 1998-1999
WAArNG 1999-2002
USAF 2002-2005
WAANG 2005-2006
MOANG 2006-2008
Nancy C. Gibbs
Class of 1960
Navy, 5 Years
I served 3 years active and 2 years in reserves. My active duty tour was at the San Diego Naval Hospital as a Hospital Corpsman. My reserve time was in Pomona, California. When I left the service I had the rank of Third Class Petty Officer. It was a pleasure serving in our armed forces. I have very fond memories of my time in the Navy. My experience in the Navy opened many doors for me after my initial enlistment which I otherwise would not have had.
Class of 1960
Navy, 5 Years
I served 3 years active and 2 years in reserves. My active duty tour was at the San Diego Naval Hospital as a Hospital Corpsman. My reserve time was in Pomona, California. When I left the service I had the rank of Third Class Petty Officer. It was a pleasure serving in our armed forces. I have very fond memories of my time in the Navy. My experience in the Navy opened many doors for me after my initial enlistment which I otherwise would not have had.
Pamela Scherf
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
I actually served for three months more than two years. At that time you got out when you got married. I served at Presidio of San Francisco in the JAG corp at a legal secretary. I never went to Vietnam, but I did sit on the court martials of those that didn't want to go.
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
I actually served for three months more than two years. At that time you got out when you got married. I served at Presidio of San Francisco in the JAG corp at a legal secretary. I never went to Vietnam, but I did sit on the court martials of those that didn't want to go.
Paul Smith
Class of 1965
Army, 22 Years
I did ROTC at the UA and then went into the Army in September 1969. I had a tour in Vietnam from September 1971 to September 1971 with Engineer Command, Vietnam. I had two tours in Europe, one in Germany and one in Belgium. I retired as a lieutenant colonel in May 1991.
Class of 1965
Army, 22 Years
I did ROTC at the UA and then went into the Army in September 1969. I had a tour in Vietnam from September 1971 to September 1971 with Engineer Command, Vietnam. I had two tours in Europe, one in Germany and one in Belgium. I retired as a lieutenant colonel in May 1991.
Richard Every
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Cold War to War on Terror (Afganistan/Iraq).
Logistics/War Planning
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Cold War to War on Terror (Afganistan/Iraq).
Logistics/War Planning
Ricky T. Gaylor
Class of 1978
Air Force, 8 Years
Served all 8yrs at Grand Forks A.F.B. N.Dakota. Working with the Minuteman III , weapon systems. Highest rank made was SSGT. Proud to have served.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 8 Years
Served all 8yrs at Grand Forks A.F.B. N.Dakota. Working with the Minuteman III , weapon systems. Highest rank made was SSGT. Proud to have served.
Robert (Eddie) White
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Serviedin the US Army Military Police after graduation in 1982 and retired from the Army in Olympia, WA in 2003.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Serviedin the US Army Military Police after graduation in 1982 and retired from the Army in Olympia, WA in 2003.
Robert D. Sedor
Class of 1997
Air Force, 10 Years
Air Force firefighter.
Station 4 years in Misawa Japan.
Station 4 years in Eglin AFB. Florida.
Currently stationed in Aviano AFB. Italy.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 10 Years
Air Force firefighter.
Station 4 years in Misawa Japan.
Station 4 years in Eglin AFB. Florida.
Currently stationed in Aviano AFB. Italy.
Stephen D Harrison
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the Air Force in 1972. Graduated from pilot training in 1973. I flew T-37, T-38, B-52D, G and H models. I served most of my career as an Instructor Pilot. My last assignment was as Operations Officer of the 328th Bomb Squadron. I retireded in 1992 as a Lt. Col.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the Air Force in 1972. Graduated from pilot training in 1973. I flew T-37, T-38, B-52D, G and H models. I served most of my career as an Instructor Pilot. My last assignment was as Operations Officer of the 328th Bomb Squadron. I retireded in 1992 as a Lt. Col.
Stephen Harrison
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Instructor pilot for 20 plus years. Retired as a Lt. Col. Last assignment was Operations Officer of the 328th Bomb Squadron (B-52) Castle AFB
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Instructor pilot for 20 plus years. Retired as a Lt. Col. Last assignment was Operations Officer of the 328th Bomb Squadron (B-52) Castle AFB
Tad Arnold
Class of 1971
Army, 1 Years
No "unknown" in the dropdown box branch or yrs of service. Please correct if you know the details and particularly his whereabouts. A true gentleman!
Class of 1971
Army, 1 Years
No "unknown" in the dropdown box branch or yrs of service. Please correct if you know the details and particularly his whereabouts. A true gentleman!
Walt Moody
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Served 2 years, 9 months, 8 days (but who was counting?) in the Signal Corps STRATCOM at Ft. Monmouth, Vung Tau, Viet Nam, Khao Khiew, Thailand , and Ft. Huachuca.
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Served 2 years, 9 months, 8 days (but who was counting?) in the Signal Corps STRATCOM at Ft. Monmouth, Vung Tau, Viet Nam, Khao Khiew, Thailand , and Ft. Huachuca.
William Dainty
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 41 Years
Initially Enlisted Feb 1966 - Feb 1969
Subsequently joined the local Reserve Unit and was commissioned in 1977.
After retirement from the Tucson Police Department I returned to Active Duty, deployed overseas to Southwest Asia, GTMO and retired 30 Sept 2008.
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 41 Years
Initially Enlisted Feb 1966 - Feb 1969
Subsequently joined the local Reserve Unit and was commissioned in 1977.
After retirement from the Tucson Police Department I returned to Active Duty, deployed overseas to Southwest Asia, GTMO and retired 30 Sept 2008.
William Jacobus
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
I was a baker and spent two tours in Korea
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
I was a baker and spent two tours in Korea
William M. Moe
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the Army Reserve a month after graduation. My six months initial active duty included basic training and armor training. I then spent three more years in the Army Reserve. I enrolled in USAF ROTC at the U of A and was a Distinguished Graduate. I was then granted a one-year delay and completed an MA at the U of A. Graduated from USAF pilot training in 1968 and completed a combat tour in Vietnam in late 1969 with 803 combat flying hours. Spent 3.5 years in the Army Reserve and 20 years in the USAF. Retired as a Major. Decorations include one Distinguished Flying Cross, three Meritorious Service Medals, one AF Commendation Medal and six Air Medals. Also earned two decorations from the Republic of Vietnam.l
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered the Army Reserve a month after graduation. My six months initial active duty included basic training and armor training. I then spent three more years in the Army Reserve. I enrolled in USAF ROTC at the U of A and was a Distinguished Graduate. I was then granted a one-year delay and completed an MA at the U of A. Graduated from USAF pilot training in 1968 and completed a combat tour in Vietnam in late 1969 with 803 combat flying hours. Spent 3.5 years in the Army Reserve and 20 years in the USAF. Retired as a Major. Decorations include one Distinguished Flying Cross, three Meritorious Service Medals, one AF Commendation Medal and six Air Medals. Also earned two decorations from the Republic of Vietnam.l
William McClelland
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
ROTC grad U of A
Served a year as the Post Trans Officer @ Fort Carson, CO, completed advanced computer training and ran a data center for the Army for 2 years.
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
ROTC grad U of A
Served a year as the Post Trans Officer @ Fort Carson, CO, completed advanced computer training and ran a data center for the Army for 2 years.
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Our Catalina 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 Catalina High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Tucson are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!