East Union High School Alumni
Afton, Iowa (IA)
Alumni Stories
LTC Ronald D Long
Class of 1950
Graduated Arispe High School 1950
Tarkio College 1950-51
US Air Force 1952-56
US Air Force Reserve & Iowa Air National Guard, 1956-87
Mach Buster Club, exceeded speed of sound in an F86 sabre jet
Command Pilot, 6800 hours flying 16 types of military aircraft
Attended USAF Air Command and Staff College
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
Military assignments & business trips to six foreign nations
President, Iowa National Guard Officers Assn
Member, Silver Squadron & American Legion
Director and Elder of his church
Tarkio College 1950-51
US Air Force 1952-56
US Air Force Reserve & Iowa Air National Guard, 1956-87
Mach Buster Club, exceeded speed of sound in an F86 sabre jet
Command Pilot, 6800 hours flying 16 types of military aircraft
Attended USAF Air Command and Staff College
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
Military assignments & business trips to six foreign nations
President, Iowa National Guard Officers Assn
Member, Silver Squadron & American Legion
Director and Elder of his church

Recent Members
Bailey Ebrecht | 2013 |
Emmaline Mitchell | 2021 |
Jacob Akers | 2002 |
Jodie D Weis Jodie D Weis | 1991 |
Joshua Parham | 2008 |
June Aalbers June Sams | 1972 |
Susan Donnelley | 1964 |
Virginia Mauer | 1964 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Happy Holidays!
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