Fairmont West 63-83 High School Alumni
Kettering, Ohio (OH)
Recent Members
| Catharina (Trina) Pot | 1979 |
| Donna Ecton | 1965 |
| Joseph Dehaven | 1966 |
| Larry Rupel | 1970 |
| Lisa Heil | 1979 |
| Ramesh Swamy | 1979 |
| Sheree Allgood | 1977 |
| Susan Marie | 1979 |
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
Brad Stone
Class of 1978
Army, 6 Years
2 yrs in Germany with Pershing Nuclear missiles. For yrs 2/ 503 Airborne INF
Class of 1978
Army, 6 Years
2 yrs in Germany with Pershing Nuclear missiles. For yrs 2/ 503 Airborne INF
Charlie Blake
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
30 Years Army Special Forces. Retired in 2007. Last assignment Sergeant Major ,1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg NC. I currently reside in Amsterdam Ohio with my wife and grandson.
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
30 Years Army Special Forces. Retired in 2007. Last assignment Sergeant Major ,1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg NC. I currently reside in Amsterdam Ohio with my wife and grandson.
David H. Ulm
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
Enlisted in Army Security Agency in September, 1963. Served three consecutive tours in Vietnam from April, 1964 through June, 1967. Honorable Discharge as a Sgt in June, 1967. Went on to receive a B.S. degree from Wright State University and an MBA from Arizona State University.
Class of 1963
Army, 4 Years
Enlisted in Army Security Agency in September, 1963. Served three consecutive tours in Vietnam from April, 1964 through June, 1967. Honorable Discharge as a Sgt in June, 1967. Went on to receive a B.S. degree from Wright State University and an MBA from Arizona State University.
Dennis W. Shepherd
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
I am NOT a hero and I hate for any military member who hasn't saved at least a dozen people and suffered wounds doing it to be called a hero. I served from 1970-74 as an airborne Russian linguist. I served from 1982-1998 as a JAG. I retired from the USAF on July 1, 1998 as a lieutenant colonel. I enjoyed every assignment and am grateful that my 20 years taught me to be a pacifist.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
I am NOT a hero and I hate for any military member who hasn't saved at least a dozen people and suffered wounds doing it to be called a hero. I served from 1970-74 as an airborne Russian linguist. I served from 1982-1998 as a JAG. I retired from the USAF on July 1, 1998 as a lieutenant colonel. I enjoyed every assignment and am grateful that my 20 years taught me to be a pacifist.
Dennis Weaver
Class of 1971
Air Force, 8 Years
strategic air command aircraft crash rescue
Class of 1971
Air Force, 8 Years
strategic air command aircraft crash rescue
Gregory L. Goodman
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired in 2006 after 32 years in the Marine Corps with the rank of Colonel.
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired in 2006 after 32 years in the Marine Corps with the rank of Colonel.
James R. Bradfield
Class of 1963
Air Force, 22 Years
Chaplain Lt. Col. responded to two plane crashes and 9-11 at Andrews AFB. Last duty station was the Wing Chaplain at Tinker AFB 507 ARW
Class of 1963
Air Force, 22 Years
Chaplain Lt. Col. responded to two plane crashes and 9-11 at Andrews AFB. Last duty station was the Wing Chaplain at Tinker AFB 507 ARW
Joseph (Woody) Woodard
Class of 1968
Army, 11 Years
Spent 21 months as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Flew AH1-G (Cobra) Gunship. Earned the Distinguished flying cross, 10 Air medals with V for Valor numerous Air medals,Vietnamese cross of gallantry with silver star and several other medals.Currently still Flying an EMS helicopter in Melbourne Florida.
Class of 1968
Army, 11 Years
Spent 21 months as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Flew AH1-G (Cobra) Gunship. Earned the Distinguished flying cross, 10 Air medals with V for Valor numerous Air medals,Vietnamese cross of gallantry with silver star and several other medals.Currently still Flying an EMS helicopter in Melbourne Florida.
Michael Shaw
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
Actually received a GED in the Navy but my class will always be the class of 72.
VR-21 and VRC-50 flight like crew till 1973. Structrual Mechanics "A" School in Millington Tenn.
Aircraft = C-118's & C-130's
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
Actually received a GED in the Navy but my class will always be the class of 72.
VR-21 and VRC-50 flight like crew till 1973. Structrual Mechanics "A" School in Millington Tenn.
Aircraft = C-118's & C-130's
Norm Arnold "Bo"
Class of 1978
Air Force, 4 Years
MOS Inventory Mgt Specialist USAF
Worked in the Mission Capabuility section of Base Supply. I was responsible for requisitioning critically needed aircraft parts for aircraft that had a mission to fly in twenty-four hours or less. We also arranged all transportation for said parts.
I received Airman of the Quarter twice during my enlistment, was promoted "below-the-zone" to senior airman (promoted early). The ribbons earned were small arms marksman, good conduct, and an outstanding unit ribbon. I earned numerous letters of commendations and was highly recommended by my commanding officer for the Air Force R.O.T.C. program at Wright State University in Ohio.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 4 Years
MOS Inventory Mgt Specialist USAF
Worked in the Mission Capabuility section of Base Supply. I was responsible for requisitioning critically needed aircraft parts for aircraft that had a mission to fly in twenty-four hours or less. We also arranged all transportation for said parts.
I received Airman of the Quarter twice during my enlistment, was promoted "below-the-zone" to senior airman (promoted early). The ribbons earned were small arms marksman, good conduct, and an outstanding unit ribbon. I earned numerous letters of commendations and was highly recommended by my commanding officer for the Air Force R.O.T.C. program at Wright State University in Ohio.
Rick Childress
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
AIr Transportaion/AIrcraft Loadmaster
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
AIr Transportaion/AIrcraft Loadmaster
Roger Grove
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Proudly defended The Commonwealth of Kentucky with Vietnamese comrades in my APC & then kept "The Hurt Locker" closed in the Buckeye State & West 'By Golly' Virginia as EOD. Fire in the Hole! Very Trippy & Far Out. Peace out from the Left Coast, Cali
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Proudly defended The Commonwealth of Kentucky with Vietnamese comrades in my APC & then kept "The Hurt Locker" closed in the Buckeye State & West 'By Golly' Virginia as EOD. Fire in the Hole! Very Trippy & Far Out. Peace out from the Left Coast, Cali
Tim McClain
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 28 Years
Tim was in the USMC for 10 years as a CH-46 pilot. He joined the Army Nat’l Guard for 18 years. He was a Black Hawk pilot.
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 28 Years
Tim was in the USMC for 10 years as a CH-46 pilot. He joined the Army Nat’l Guard for 18 years. He was a Black Hawk pilot.
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Our Fairmont West 63-83 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 Fairmont West 63-83 High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Kettering are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!