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Honored Military Alumni

Alfonso Barrios
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
Alfonso has been in for the past 5 years and is currently finishing up his first deployment in Afghanistan. He signed up for another 6 years and is planning on making a career out of the Army lifestyle.
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
Alfonso has been in for the past 5 years and is currently finishing up his first deployment in Afghanistan. He signed up for another 6 years and is planning on making a career out of the Army lifestyle.

Allen Love
Class of 1966
Air Force, 10 Years
Joined Aug,8,66. was in Japan at Yokota in the 610MASS refueling the C-141.returned to the US to Blytheville AB in Arkansas Feb of 69. Meet my wife at Thanksgiving and was married May,8,1970. cross trained to the UH-1F so sent to Montana in Aug. in the 37ARRSQ. from there to Kansas. got out and moved to where I am now in Leachville,Arkansas
Class of 1966
Air Force, 10 Years
Joined Aug,8,66. was in Japan at Yokota in the 610MASS refueling the C-141.returned to the US to Blytheville AB in Arkansas Feb of 69. Meet my wife at Thanksgiving and was married May,8,1970. cross trained to the UH-1F so sent to Montana in Aug. in the 37ARRSQ. from there to Kansas. got out and moved to where I am now in Leachville,Arkansas

Carmen A. Romero
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Unitd States Navy 3 years active and 17 years United States Navy Reserves ,Selected Sailor of the Quater in Tucson 1988 and 1994 in San Jose California.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Unitd States Navy 3 years active and 17 years United States Navy Reserves ,Selected Sailor of the Quater in Tucson 1988 and 1994 in San Jose California.

Charles K. Ables
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
28 years service in artillery, intelligence and logistics, Viet Nam to Desert Storm and L.A. riots.
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
28 years service in artillery, intelligence and logistics, Viet Nam to Desert Storm and L.A. riots.

Charles(Chuck) Chapman
Class of 1958
Air Force, 6 Years
Radio operator.Served in high security communications.Served in Korea 1961 to 1962 ( 13 Months).I wish I would have stayed in longer,but you can't go back.
Class of 1958
Air Force, 6 Years
Radio operator.Served in high security communications.Served in Korea 1961 to 1962 ( 13 Months).I wish I would have stayed in longer,but you can't go back.

Christine Yebra
Class of 1986
National Guard, 7 Years
I swore in three days before 9/11. It was probably the most rewarding decision that I've made on a professional level.
Class of 1986
National Guard, 7 Years
I swore in three days before 9/11. It was probably the most rewarding decision that I've made on a professional level.

Don Kelley
Class of 1960
Air Force, 7 Years
Undergraduate Pilot Training 1965-1966, C-141 Pilot/ Instructor Pilot 8th Military Airlift Sqdrn McChord AFB, WA, 1966-1970, Executive Officer 9th Special Operations Sqdrn (Air Commandos) Danang AB, Republic of Vietnam, 1979-71, Insructor and check pilot 57th Military Airlift Sqdrn (Training) Altus AFB, OK 1971-73
Class of 1960
Air Force, 7 Years
Undergraduate Pilot Training 1965-1966, C-141 Pilot/ Instructor Pilot 8th Military Airlift Sqdrn McChord AFB, WA, 1966-1970, Executive Officer 9th Special Operations Sqdrn (Air Commandos) Danang AB, Republic of Vietnam, 1979-71, Insructor and check pilot 57th Military Airlift Sqdrn (Training) Altus AFB, OK 1971-73

Donald Kelley
Class of 1960
Air Force, 7 Years
I got my USAF wings at Williams AFB near Chandler. I then went to McChord AFB near Tacoma, WA, for 4 years flying C-141's back and forth to Viet Nam. I then went to Danang where I spent a year in Special Operations with the 9th Air Commandos (later 9th Special Operations Squadron). I spent the last 2 years as an instructor pilot in initial train for C-141's at Altus AFB, OK.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 7 Years
I got my USAF wings at Williams AFB near Chandler. I then went to McChord AFB near Tacoma, WA, for 4 years flying C-141's back and forth to Viet Nam. I then went to Danang where I spent a year in Special Operations with the 9th Air Commandos (later 9th Special Operations Squadron). I spent the last 2 years as an instructor pilot in initial train for C-141's at Altus AFB, OK.

Enrique R Yanez
Class of 1974
Air Force, 21 Years
Active Duty 6 years 355 TFG. Air National Guard 162nd TFG (15 years). Non-Commissioned Officer for first 6-8 years, Commissioned Officer (Major).
Class of 1974
Air Force, 21 Years
Active Duty 6 years 355 TFG. Air National Guard 162nd TFG (15 years). Non-Commissioned Officer for first 6-8 years, Commissioned Officer (Major).


Gary T Spargo
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Aviator. Flew F/A-18. Left USMC as a major to pursue airline career.
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Aviator. Flew F/A-18. Left USMC as a major to pursue airline career.

Harold Brooks
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 22 years with the U.S. Navy and retired in 1987 as a Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) Electronic Warfare Technician.
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 22 years with the U.S. Navy and retired in 1987 as a Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) Electronic Warfare Technician.

Hector M. Cantua
Class of 1973
Navy, 12 Years
May 73 - Aug 75 Enlisted (EW-3)
May 78 - Jan 89 Officer (LT)
USS Fresno LST 1182
1st Marine Division Naval Liaison Officer
Landing Force Training Command - Intelligence Instructor
Class of 1973
Navy, 12 Years
May 73 - Aug 75 Enlisted (EW-3)
May 78 - Jan 89 Officer (LT)
USS Fresno LST 1182
1st Marine Division Naval Liaison Officer
Landing Force Training Command - Intelligence Instructor

Jesse Alvarez Jr
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently a CW4 Patriot Warrant Officer getting ready to deploy one last time! Retiring 2015 after 25 years
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently a CW4 Patriot Warrant Officer getting ready to deploy one last time! Retiring 2015 after 25 years

John Merritt
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Aviator, flew OV-10 aircraft, served as Squadron Commanding Officer and on various General Officer staffs, retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Aviator, flew OV-10 aircraft, served as Squadron Commanding Officer and on various General Officer staffs, retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

johnny borquez
Class of 1986
Navy, 8 Years
served onboard uss wisconsin. check out website www.usswisconsin.org. also a member of az army national guard
Class of 1986
Navy, 8 Years
served onboard uss wisconsin. check out website www.usswisconsin.org. also a member of az army national guard

Judi (Pickering) Westbrooks
Class of 1974
Air Force, 19 Years
The "Years of Service" drop-down only goes to 19 years but I spent 20 years in the Air Force. The first half of my career, I was in computer maintenance and the last half, I was a project manager. After retiring from the Air Force, I went to work as a contractor on the base I retired from and later, while staying in the same job, was transitioned to Civil Service. I just retired from Civil Service.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 19 Years
The "Years of Service" drop-down only goes to 19 years but I spent 20 years in the Air Force. The first half of my career, I was in computer maintenance and the last half, I was a project manager. After retiring from the Air Force, I went to work as a contractor on the base I retired from and later, while staying in the same job, was transitioned to Civil Service. I just retired from Civil Service.


Manuel A. Maza
Class of 1949
Air Force, 20+ Years
Fighter Pilot. Intelligence Officer, Fighter Wing Chief of Test Flight in England
Class of 1949
Air Force, 20+ Years
Fighter Pilot. Intelligence Officer, Fighter Wing Chief of Test Flight in England

Montano, Steven
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Active Duty from October 1982 until 1985. Remained in the Reserve until retiring in 2004.
Joined with Douglas Alumni Brian Watters and Anthony Watters. Served on USS Vulcan with former Douglasite Danny Cook, brother of Alumni Jeff and Diane Cook.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Active Duty from October 1982 until 1985. Remained in the Reserve until retiring in 2004.
Joined with Douglas Alumni Brian Watters and Anthony Watters. Served on USS Vulcan with former Douglasite Danny Cook, brother of Alumni Jeff and Diane Cook.


Pat Bartmus
Class of 1971
Air Force, 6 Years
Actually 6 years, 10 months, 4 days. I served as an Open Mess Manager at F.E.Warren, WY- NCO and Officers Club; San Vito AS, Italy-Consolidated Open Mess and at Carswell AFB- NCO Club in Texas. An unbelievable time in my life- Warren was the best assignment!
Class of 1971
Air Force, 6 Years
Actually 6 years, 10 months, 4 days. I served as an Open Mess Manager at F.E.Warren, WY- NCO and Officers Club; San Vito AS, Italy-Consolidated Open Mess and at Carswell AFB- NCO Club in Texas. An unbelievable time in my life- Warren was the best assignment!


Robert Randall
Class of 1969
Army, 7 Years
Signal Corps. four years in Wurzburg, Germany and two years at Ft. Huachuca, AZ
Class of 1969
Army, 7 Years
Signal Corps. four years in Wurzburg, Germany and two years at Ft. Huachuca, AZ

Steve Anderson
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Spent 28 years, retired in 1991 as a Senior Chief (Career Recruiter). Prior to recruiting was a Radioman on various ships and commands.
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Spent 28 years, retired in 1991 as a Senior Chief (Career Recruiter). Prior to recruiting was a Radioman on various ships and commands.

Thomas D. Maddux
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Transportation Officer. Served in multiple overseas locations. Majority of billets were Joint assignments with Army and Marine Corps.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Transportation Officer. Served in multiple overseas locations. Majority of billets were Joint assignments with Army and Marine Corps.
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Our Douglas 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 Douglas High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Douglas are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!