Dobyns-Bennett High School Alumni
Kingsport, Tennessee (TN)
Recent Members
| Alice Henry | 1989 |
| Barry Robertson | 1971 |
| Gracie Harper | 1997 |
| Holly Johnson | 1979 |
| Jeremy Flanagan | 1989 |
| Pat Whisnant Pat Whisnant | 1973 |
| Rhonda Bowen | 1983 |
| Terryl Propper Terryl Propper | 1973 |
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
Alicia Cone
Class of 2005
Army, 3 Years
Currently deployed overseas to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan with the 159th CAB, B. Co. 563D ASB from Ft. Campbell, KY
Class of 2005
Army, 3 Years
Currently deployed overseas to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan with the 159th CAB, B. Co. 563D ASB from Ft. Campbell, KY
Allyn Rountree
Class of 2003
Air Force, 5 Years
I joined 3 months after graduation. I've been in 5 years so far and plan to at least do 20 years.
Class of 2003
Air Force, 5 Years
I joined 3 months after graduation. I've been in 5 years so far and plan to at least do 20 years.
Armando Gonzalez
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
i was stationed at Ft. Mcpherson in Atlanta for two years after basic training
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
i was stationed at Ft. Mcpherson in Atlanta for two years after basic training
Bert Crawford
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Military Intelligence/ASA
Vietnam and Just Cause Panama
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Military Intelligence/ASA
Vietnam and Just Cause Panama
Bobby Hartman
Class of 1979
Navy, 8 Years
U.S.S. Bainbridge CGN-25 1982-1986
U.S.S. Carl Vinson CVN-70 1987-1989
Machinists Mate Third Class
Class of 1979
Navy, 8 Years
U.S.S. Bainbridge CGN-25 1982-1986
U.S.S. Carl Vinson CVN-70 1987-1989
Machinists Mate Third Class
Bruce Wilder
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
Twenty eight years in Field Artillery and Army Aviation. Served in Korea, two tours in Vietnam, taught at the Army's Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, attended the Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA, eleven years in the Pentagon, Director of Safety for Secretary of Defense, received the Silver Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 3 Bronze Stars, 18 Air Medals, 3 for Valor, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and the Purple Heart.
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
Twenty eight years in Field Artillery and Army Aviation. Served in Korea, two tours in Vietnam, taught at the Army's Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, attended the Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA, eleven years in the Pentagon, Director of Safety for Secretary of Defense, received the Silver Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 3 Bronze Stars, 18 Air Medals, 3 for Valor, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and the Purple Heart.
Donald Haycraft (pete)
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
army infantry sniper, combat medic, ranger
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
army infantry sniper, combat medic, ranger
Garry Munsey
Class of 1968
Air Force, 6 Years
Electrician on F-111 fighter jets stationed in Upper Hayford, England.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 6 Years
Electrician on F-111 fighter jets stationed in Upper Hayford, England.
Gary A. Vaughan
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 27 Years
F/A-18 Pilot. Retired Colonel. USS Coral Sea, Libya, Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 27 Years
F/A-18 Pilot. Retired Colonel. USS Coral Sea, Libya, Iraqi Freedom.
Hershal S Helton Jr
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Viet Nam Vet, USMC Drill Instructor Paris Island
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 7 Years
Viet Nam Vet, USMC Drill Instructor Paris Island
Jack C. Wells Jr.
Class of 1986
Navy, 6 Years
Served on USS Lawrence DDG-4. Mediterranean, Atlantic,Indian Oceans,Red Sea,Suez Canal,Caribbean,Panama Canal, crossed Equator,South America, Persian Gulf.
Class of 1986
Navy, 6 Years
Served on USS Lawrence DDG-4. Mediterranean, Atlantic,Indian Oceans,Red Sea,Suez Canal,Caribbean,Panama Canal, crossed Equator,South America, Persian Gulf.
James Howard Morelock
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 14 Years
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
1961 to 1975
Discharged from Marine Corps as Staff Sergeant
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 14 Years
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
1961 to 1975
Discharged from Marine Corps as Staff Sergeant
James R Johnson, Jr (Jimmy)
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
MSgt (E7) Ret / Ops and Command Post
GS-9 Ret / 22 YRS / USAF Civil Svc Airfield Mgt Charleston AFB, SC
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
MSgt (E7) Ret / Ops and Command Post
GS-9 Ret / 22 YRS / USAF Civil Svc Airfield Mgt Charleston AFB, SC
Jim Chappell
Class of 1993
Air Force, 20+ Years
Bandsman (Clarinet, Flute, Bagpipes)
AECP to Syracuse University (Math)
AFIT to Penn State MS Computer Science
Worked several programming jobs, ended up at the Pentagon. Stayed in Northern Virginia after my 20 years were up.
Class of 1993
Air Force, 20+ Years
Bandsman (Clarinet, Flute, Bagpipes)
AECP to Syracuse University (Math)
AFIT to Penn State MS Computer Science
Worked several programming jobs, ended up at the Pentagon. Stayed in Northern Virginia after my 20 years were up.
Kenneth Harold Pryor
Class of 1979
Navy, 13 Years
Medical Officer on USS Bainbridge; Lieutenant Commander Bethesda Naval Hospital; Medical Officer, Department of Radiology, Camp Lejeune Jacksonville, NC
Class of 1979
Navy, 13 Years
Medical Officer on USS Bainbridge; Lieutenant Commander Bethesda Naval Hospital; Medical Officer, Department of Radiology, Camp Lejeune Jacksonville, NC
Kenneth Ransom Cox Jr. (Randy)
Class of 1978
Army, 2 Years
I was in the Military Police.
Class of 1978
Army, 2 Years
I was in the Military Police.
Kirk Finch
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Security Service and then on to the DoD.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Security Service and then on to the DoD.
Louis Long
Class of 1950
Army, 2 Years
Korean War 52-54 City engineering dept. until 59 Eastman engineering 59-87 Retired Early at 55 worked for CRS Sirrrene Engineering 87-89 MTI Engineering 89-94 Retired again. National Guard 54-64 Married 64 years. Deceased 8/27/23 age 91yrs old.
Class of 1950
Army, 2 Years
Korean War 52-54 City engineering dept. until 59 Eastman engineering 59-87 Retired Early at 55 worked for CRS Sirrrene Engineering 87-89 MTI Engineering 89-94 Retired again. National Guard 54-64 Married 64 years. Deceased 8/27/23 age 91yrs old.
Mark Conant
Class of 1979
Air Force, 8 Years
Crewchief on the F-4E aircraft 431x1. Stationed in SC, Ak,and NC.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 8 Years
Crewchief on the F-4E aircraft 431x1. Stationed in SC, Ak,and NC.
MICHAEL D O'LEARY'
Class of 1964
Army, 4 Years
Warrant Officer D and C model Huey pilot/aircraft commander Vietnam '67-'68; Germany Huey and OH-13 '68-'69; Army Reserve RU8-D '78-'79
Class of 1964
Army, 4 Years
Warrant Officer D and C model Huey pilot/aircraft commander Vietnam '67-'68; Germany Huey and OH-13 '68-'69; Army Reserve RU8-D '78-'79
Preston H. Gardner
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Pvt to Cpl & 2ndLt to Captain. UH-1N Huey Helo pilot, disabled and med retired
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Pvt to Cpl & 2ndLt to Captain. UH-1N Huey Helo pilot, disabled and med retired
Rachael Garneau
Class of 1999
Air Force, 8 Years
I'm still serving in the Air Force as a Radio/TV Broadcaster. I've served in Japan, Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, and at the Pentagon!
Class of 1999
Air Force, 8 Years
I'm still serving in the Air Force as a Radio/TV Broadcaster. I've served in Japan, Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, and at the Pentagon!
Rhonda (Fmr: Shelton) Heim
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
Entered as a 71L Clerk in the Reserves. Went on to active Army as a 76Y Supply/Armorer. Served active at Ft. Stewart, GA, and Augsburg, Germany. Finished up with more reserve time in Big Stone Gap, VA. Total 2yrs active, 2yrs reserve. Medals: AA, AM, Europe, Op Desert Storm, SharpShooter.
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
Entered as a 71L Clerk in the Reserves. Went on to active Army as a 76Y Supply/Armorer. Served active at Ft. Stewart, GA, and Augsburg, Germany. Finished up with more reserve time in Big Stone Gap, VA. Total 2yrs active, 2yrs reserve. Medals: AA, AM, Europe, Op Desert Storm, SharpShooter.
Robert Hibbitts
Class of 1980
Coast Guard, 6 Years
Stationed from Boston, Ma to Seattle, Wa
Class of 1980
Coast Guard, 6 Years
Stationed from Boston, Ma to Seattle, Wa
Robert Lynn Duncan
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
24 years service retired MSgt
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
24 years service retired MSgt
Robert Osborne
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
After graduating DB one year late, I joined the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. I spent first 5 years as a 462 Weapon Mechanic (MMS) loading/arming bombs on different aircraft. Wised up and cross trained into the Computer Career field. My best assignment was 4 years in Hawaii. I was assigned to the Pentagon during Desert Shield/Storm where I eventually retired as an E-8 Sr-Master-Sgt. and took a contractor job supporting the same agency. I now run a small company still providing computer/network support to the Air Force.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
After graduating DB one year late, I joined the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. I spent first 5 years as a 462 Weapon Mechanic (MMS) loading/arming bombs on different aircraft. Wised up and cross trained into the Computer Career field. My best assignment was 4 years in Hawaii. I was assigned to the Pentagon during Desert Shield/Storm where I eventually retired as an E-8 Sr-Master-Sgt. and took a contractor job supporting the same agency. I now run a small company still providing computer/network support to the Air Force.
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School News
Call of 1964 50th year reunion
When: October 18th
Where: Meadowview Convention Center
Cost: $60.00 per person
Dinner and Dance
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Our Dobyns-Bennett 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 Dobyns-Bennett High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Kingsport are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!