Duncan U. Fletcher High School Alumni
Neptune Beach, Florida (FL)
Recent Members
| Diana Cantu | 1984 |
| Erik Pyell Erik Pyell | 2010 |
| Kathy Stem Stem | 1982 |
| Ken Ken Mcbride | 1970 |
| Kenneth Bowling | 1985 |
| Megan Hoover | 2004 |
| Ramona Monkhouse | 1968 |
| Shaun Perry | 2003 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
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Honored Military Alumni
Mark Mackey
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Captain Mark S. Mackey is the Division Chief for the Force Readiness Command
Reserve Force Readiness Division (FC-1), assuming his current position in March, 2010.
FC-1 is a robust reserve force cadre that will insure the readiness of the reserve force
through training, qualifications, doctrine, standardization and compliance as appropriate
to reserves, and insure that reservists, to the fullest extent possible, have the same skill
sets as active duty Guardians.
In his previous assignments, he served as the Deep Water Coordinator and Chief, Reserve
Management; both positions on the Pacific Area Commander’s staff in Alameda,
California. During a versatile career that began in 1976, Captain Mackey served both
afloat and ashore assignments. His ashore assignments have included BM/PS “Aâ€
School, Station Manasquan Inlet, NJ, Second District Reserve staff, MLCPAC (pf), and
ISC Alameda (pf). Captain Mackey’s afloat tours include USCGC’s JARVIS, CAPE
NEWAGEN, SANGAMON, BOUTWELL, MUNRO and MELLON.
The University of Illinois graduate earned his Master of Arts degree from Chapman
University in Orange, Ca. Captain Mackey married the former Teri R. Walden of
Monticello Illinois in 1979. They have three grown children and two grand children.
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Captain Mark S. Mackey is the Division Chief for the Force Readiness Command
Reserve Force Readiness Division (FC-1), assuming his current position in March, 2010.
FC-1 is a robust reserve force cadre that will insure the readiness of the reserve force
through training, qualifications, doctrine, standardization and compliance as appropriate
to reserves, and insure that reservists, to the fullest extent possible, have the same skill
sets as active duty Guardians.
In his previous assignments, he served as the Deep Water Coordinator and Chief, Reserve
Management; both positions on the Pacific Area Commander’s staff in Alameda,
California. During a versatile career that began in 1976, Captain Mackey served both
afloat and ashore assignments. His ashore assignments have included BM/PS “Aâ€
School, Station Manasquan Inlet, NJ, Second District Reserve staff, MLCPAC (pf), and
ISC Alameda (pf). Captain Mackey’s afloat tours include USCGC’s JARVIS, CAPE
NEWAGEN, SANGAMON, BOUTWELL, MUNRO and MELLON.
The University of Illinois graduate earned his Master of Arts degree from Chapman
University in Orange, Ca. Captain Mackey married the former Teri R. Walden of
Monticello Illinois in 1979. They have three grown children and two grand children.
Melanie Deumeland
Class of 1990
Air Force, 12 Years
Currently stationed in Europe working as Recreational Services Director. Primary job is Fitness Management
Class of 1990
Air Force, 12 Years
Currently stationed in Europe working as Recreational Services Director. Primary job is Fitness Management
Michael "Adam" Hardaker
Class of 2006
Army, 9 Years
Infantryman in the Florida National Guard 2007-2010. Aviation Officer, Captain, (UH-60 Blackhawk) from 2010-current.
Class of 2006
Army, 9 Years
Infantryman in the Florida National Guard 2007-2010. Aviation Officer, Captain, (UH-60 Blackhawk) from 2010-current.
Michael Davis
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in the Air Force from 1979-1999. Retired Bioenvironmental Tech
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in the Air Force from 1979-1999. Retired Bioenvironmental Tech
Michael Messer
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Special Operations, Combat rescue
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Special Operations, Combat rescue
Michael simmons
Class of 1978
Army, 21 Years
Combat Engineer..Sapper..
Served as a Squad leader and Platoon Sgt ..in a Combat Engineer company
101 ABN ..Aco 326 En
3rd ID.......Cco 10th En
20th EnBrg..Aco 20Th En
130th EnBrg..Aco 317 th En
2nd ID...........Bco 2nd En
Flng.........153 En co
Class of 1978
Army, 21 Years
Combat Engineer..Sapper..
Served as a Squad leader and Platoon Sgt ..in a Combat Engineer company
101 ABN ..Aco 326 En
3rd ID.......Cco 10th En
20th EnBrg..Aco 20Th En
130th EnBrg..Aco 317 th En
2nd ID...........Bco 2nd En
Flng.........153 En co
Mike Walker
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 20 years and retired in 1994 as a Military Intekkigence Officer. Spent time in Vietnam, Korea, and various staes across the country before settling in Texas.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 20 years and retired in 1994 as a Military Intekkigence Officer. Spent time in Vietnam, Korea, and various staes across the country before settling in Texas.
Patrick E. Epperhart
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
I was in the Army for 20+ years. Traveled to a lot of places and saw a lot of things. Germany, Korea, Iraq and Afghanistan. Was in Kuwait when everything went crazy. Lost some good friends, but they are still with me in spirit. It was an honor to serve my country. Now I am on to my next adventure.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
I was in the Army for 20+ years. Traveled to a lot of places and saw a lot of things. Germany, Korea, Iraq and Afghanistan. Was in Kuwait when everything went crazy. Lost some good friends, but they are still with me in spirit. It was an honor to serve my country. Now I am on to my next adventure.
Patrick Tyner
Class of 1985
Army, 4 Years
Veteran Of Desert Storm.
Stationed In Gieblestadt, Germany
Class of 1985
Army, 4 Years
Veteran Of Desert Storm.
Stationed In Gieblestadt, Germany
Philip Goodwin
Class of 1996
Army, 18 Years
Duty at Ft Campbell, KY, Ft Riley, KS, Ft Knox, KY, Ft Stewart, GA, South Korea, Iraq, and Italy.
Class of 1996
Army, 18 Years
Duty at Ft Campbell, KY, Ft Riley, KS, Ft Knox, KY, Ft Stewart, GA, South Korea, Iraq, and Italy.
Robert Edward Deal
Class of 1969
Army, 4 Years
Served as Fire Direction Chief for the 2/13 Bat. Heavy Morter Platoon. Charge of giving the testing for the 8th Divsion for Mortex heavy morter traing.
AA at Florida Junior College
Electronic Degree at DeVory Inst. of Technology
BS in Manufactoring at UNF
BSN at UNF
Two children 1 Boy
1 Girl
Class of 1969
Army, 4 Years
Served as Fire Direction Chief for the 2/13 Bat. Heavy Morter Platoon. Charge of giving the testing for the 8th Divsion for Mortex heavy morter traing.
AA at Florida Junior College
Electronic Degree at DeVory Inst. of Technology
BS in Manufactoring at UNF
BSN at UNF
Two children 1 Boy
1 Girl
Robert Schorr, PhD
Class of 1956
Air Force, 33 Years
Strategic, Tactical, Nuclear Weapons Airlift, Special Operations Navigator
Class of 1956
Air Force, 33 Years
Strategic, Tactical, Nuclear Weapons Airlift, Special Operations Navigator
Rosalia N Hancock (Messersmith)
Class of 1986
Navy, 3 Years
Broadened Opportunities for Officer Selection and Training in San Diego, CA.
Class of 1986
Navy, 3 Years
Broadened Opportunities for Officer Selection and Training in San Diego, CA.
Sam Amber
Class of 1989
Army, 15 Years
Combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan; peacekeeping deployments to South Korea and Bosnia; career specialization in Artillery and Aerospace Engineering; commissioned from West Point
Class of 1989
Army, 15 Years
Combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan; peacekeeping deployments to South Korea and Bosnia; career specialization in Artillery and Aerospace Engineering; commissioned from West Point
Scott Sadler
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Class of 1982, just completed a tour of duty in Afghanistan, currently in Jordan
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Class of 1982, just completed a tour of duty in Afghanistan, currently in Jordan
TERRY J ORVIS
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
I ENLISTED IN THE NAVY IMMEDIATELY AFTER GRADUATION. I SERVED FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS ADVANCING FROM SEAMAN RECRUIT TO SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ,ADVANCED TO WARRANT OFFICER AND LATER ADVANCED TO LIMITED DUTY OFFICER RETIRED AS A LT.SERVED ON TWO DESTROYRS USS FORREST B. ROYAL DD-872, USS MANLRY DD-940 WHILE ABOARD MANLET SERVED TWO TOURS IN VIETNAM,USS SARATOGA VV-60,USS FRANLIN D. ROOSEVELT CV-42 WHERE I WAS ADVANCED TO WARRANT OFFICER,USS SHREVEPORT LPD-12 WHERE I WAS ADVANCED TO LIMITED DUTY OFFICER. I VISITED PLACES I READ ABOUT GREECE,ITALY,SPAIN,FRANCE,MALTA,SARDINIA,JAPAN,HONG KONG.SINDAPORE,PHILLIPINES,ENLAND,GERMANY,SCOTLAND,AND EVERY WHERE IN THE CARRIBIEAN. COMPLETED MY BACHLORS DEGREE IN 1984 FROM ST. LEO;S COLLEGE, RETIRED IN CHESAPEAKE VA AND HAVE NOT BEEN BACK TO THE BEACH SINCE 1976. FLETCHER STARTED ME ON A SUCCESSFUL ADVENTURE
Class of 1963
Navy, 20+ Years
I ENLISTED IN THE NAVY IMMEDIATELY AFTER GRADUATION. I SERVED FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS ADVANCING FROM SEAMAN RECRUIT TO SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ,ADVANCED TO WARRANT OFFICER AND LATER ADVANCED TO LIMITED DUTY OFFICER RETIRED AS A LT.SERVED ON TWO DESTROYRS USS FORREST B. ROYAL DD-872, USS MANLRY DD-940 WHILE ABOARD MANLET SERVED TWO TOURS IN VIETNAM,USS SARATOGA VV-60,USS FRANLIN D. ROOSEVELT CV-42 WHERE I WAS ADVANCED TO WARRANT OFFICER,USS SHREVEPORT LPD-12 WHERE I WAS ADVANCED TO LIMITED DUTY OFFICER. I VISITED PLACES I READ ABOUT GREECE,ITALY,SPAIN,FRANCE,MALTA,SARDINIA,JAPAN,HONG KONG.SINDAPORE,PHILLIPINES,ENLAND,GERMANY,SCOTLAND,AND EVERY WHERE IN THE CARRIBIEAN. COMPLETED MY BACHLORS DEGREE IN 1984 FROM ST. LEO;S COLLEGE, RETIRED IN CHESAPEAKE VA AND HAVE NOT BEEN BACK TO THE BEACH SINCE 1976. FLETCHER STARTED ME ON A SUCCESSFUL ADVENTURE
Tim Olcott
Class of 1986
Navy, 6 Years
RTC San Deigo, CA
NATTC Millington, TN
NAS Cecil Field, FL (SEAOP DET)
USS Forrestal
USS John F. Kennedy
Class of 1986
Navy, 6 Years
RTC San Deigo, CA
NATTC Millington, TN
NAS Cecil Field, FL (SEAOP DET)
USS Forrestal
USS John F. Kennedy
Timothy J Goodell
Class of 1991
Navy, 2 Years
Basic Training, RTC Orlando, C059, Jan. 1992 -March 1992
Naval Nuclear Machinist’s Mate ‘A’ School, April 1992 - July 1992
Naval Law Enforcement Training 9545, Lackland AFB, October 1992 - December 1992
Naval Security Group Activity, GTMO, Jan. 1993 - Jan. 1994
Class of 1991
Navy, 2 Years
Basic Training, RTC Orlando, C059, Jan. 1992 -March 1992
Naval Nuclear Machinist’s Mate ‘A’ School, April 1992 - July 1992
Naval Law Enforcement Training 9545, Lackland AFB, October 1992 - December 1992
Naval Security Group Activity, GTMO, Jan. 1993 - Jan. 1994
Tracy Crawford
Class of 1985
Army, 7 Years
Served as a Medic and Psychiatric Technician from 1987-1994.
Class of 1985
Army, 7 Years
Served as a Medic and Psychiatric Technician from 1987-1994.
Walter Aitken
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 20+ years as a Corpsman. I spent half my career serving with and mending United States Marines. I have worked Civil Service since then and have begun to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 20+ years as a Corpsman. I spent half my career serving with and mending United States Marines. I have worked Civil Service since then and have begun to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Walter Aitken
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as a Hospital Corpsman. Spent time in Hospitals, Clinics, Onboard ships, Reserve Centers and assiged to the U.S. Marines.
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as a Hospital Corpsman. Spent time in Hospitals, Clinics, Onboard ships, Reserve Centers and assiged to the U.S. Marines.
Walter Aitken
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
I served as a Hospital Corpsman. Approximately 50% of my time was with the Fleet Marine Corps. The other 50% was actually with the Navy.
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
I served as a Hospital Corpsman. Approximately 50% of my time was with the Fleet Marine Corps. The other 50% was actually with the Navy.
Wayne A Bortz
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
U S Army- ASA /Fort Devens, Ma.
6-1976 to 10-1976
4/23rd A. Co., 172nd Inf. Brigade -
Fort Richardson, Alaska
1-1977/6-1979 SP4
Alaska Army National Guard - 1 year
207th Inf Brigade- Sergeant E-5
1985 - Anchorage, Alaska
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
U S Army- ASA /Fort Devens, Ma.
6-1976 to 10-1976
4/23rd A. Co., 172nd Inf. Brigade -
Fort Richardson, Alaska
1-1977/6-1979 SP4
Alaska Army National Guard - 1 year
207th Inf Brigade- Sergeant E-5
1985 - Anchorage, Alaska
Wayne Branton
Class of 1982
Army, 13 Years
Served as a Tank Commander at Dessert Storm 13 years of service. With tours in South Korea, Stutguard Germany, Ft. Riley Ks. and Ft. Stewart Ga.
Class of 1982
Army, 13 Years
Served as a Tank Commander at Dessert Storm 13 years of service. With tours in South Korea, Stutguard Germany, Ft. Riley Ks. and Ft. Stewart Ga.
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