Fontana High School Alumni
Fontana, California (CA)
Recent Members
| David L Bell David L Bell | 1961 |
| Joe Nick | 2004 |
| Kim Kim Lane Pippin | 1970 |
| Lance Ament | 1993 |
| Liliana Ramirez | 2022 |
| Lisa Sanchez | 1981 |
| Pamela Kowalski | 1974 |
| Raheen Sweeting Raheen Sweeting | 2001 |
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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Honored Military Alumni
Alan salinas
Class of 2002
Army, 10 Years
7 years of reserve time and a few active so far. Still serving.
Class of 2002
Army, 10 Years
7 years of reserve time and a few active so far. Still serving.
Brandon L Kelley
Class of 2005
Navy, 7 Years
Graduated boot camp May of 2007, was on the USS Ronald Reagan for 5 years. ABH2 now stationed in China Lake, awaiting next duty station.
Class of 2005
Navy, 7 Years
Graduated boot camp May of 2007, was on the USS Ronald Reagan for 5 years. ABH2 now stationed in China Lake, awaiting next duty station.
Brian .j. Robert
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 7 Years
been in since 2006 since since leaving fohi been to iraq and currently deployed again.
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 7 Years
been in since 2006 since since leaving fohi been to iraq and currently deployed again.
Charles R Irwin
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Joined the Air Force one step ahead of the draft, spent one year out of four in Southeast Asia. Honorable discharge - E4.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Joined the Air Force one step ahead of the draft, spent one year out of four in Southeast Asia. Honorable discharge - E4.
Chester E. Thurman
Class of 1963
Air Force, 10 Years
Enlisted March 1966. My initial job was as an aircraft maintenance technician, and OJT Administrator. Two Southeast Asia tours,both in Thailand. Medically retired in 1980.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 10 Years
Enlisted March 1966. My initial job was as an aircraft maintenance technician, and OJT Administrator. Two Southeast Asia tours,both in Thailand. Medically retired in 1980.
Christopher Karr
Class of 1993
Army, 19 Years
Served for 13 years as Navy enlisted Corpsman. Currently, serving as Commisioned Officer in the Army.
Class of 1993
Army, 19 Years
Served for 13 years as Navy enlisted Corpsman. Currently, serving as Commisioned Officer in the Army.
chuck modlin
Class of 1957
Air Force, 4 Years
Flight line mechanic 3535th flight line maintence squadron crew chief
Class of 1957
Air Force, 4 Years
Flight line mechanic 3535th flight line maintence squadron crew chief
Cindy West
Class of 2001
Army, 8 Years
6 years active 2 years reserves. Been deployed and seen things people should see before they are allowed to drink legally.
Class of 2001
Army, 8 Years
6 years active 2 years reserves. Been deployed and seen things people should see before they are allowed to drink legally.
Coye Trujillo
Class of 1993
Army, 7 Years
Served as a Combat engineer wih the 82nd Airborne Division and as a Military Police Officer at Fort Huachuca, Az
Class of 1993
Army, 7 Years
Served as a Combat engineer wih the 82nd Airborne Division and as a Military Police Officer at Fort Huachuca, Az
Craig Stevens
Class of 1980
Navy, 8 Years
MS3 / Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class, worked in barracks and galley in Guam.
Class of 1980
Navy, 8 Years
MS3 / Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class, worked in barracks and galley in Guam.
David Cameron
Class of 1983
Army, 17 Years
Retired from the Army in 2002. Served as a Paratrooper in Americas Guard of Honor, The 82nd Airborne Division as an Airborne Infantryman. Served in Panama, Bosnia, Croatia, Albania, Tunisia, and other operations during the 80's and 90's. Retired as a SFC. ( E-7 )
Class of 1983
Army, 17 Years
Retired from the Army in 2002. Served as a Paratrooper in Americas Guard of Honor, The 82nd Airborne Division as an Airborne Infantryman. Served in Panama, Bosnia, Croatia, Albania, Tunisia, and other operations during the 80's and 90's. Retired as a SFC. ( E-7 )
David Mark Hebden
Class of 1965
Army, 6 Years
US Army 8th Special Forces Group Central America and 5th Special Forces Group South Vietnam during the Vietnam conflict. Sergeant, Operations and Intelligence Specialist.
Class of 1965
Army, 6 Years
US Army 8th Special Forces Group Central America and 5th Special Forces Group South Vietnam during the Vietnam conflict. Sergeant, Operations and Intelligence Specialist.
Dennis M. Brown SN RET. USCG
Class of 1952
Coast Guard, 3 Years
Retired From The US Coast Guard in 1974
I enter the Coast Guard in 1971, I spend most of that on The Coast Guard cutter Rush whec 736
Class of 1952
Coast Guard, 3 Years
Retired From The US Coast Guard in 1974
I enter the Coast Guard in 1971, I spend most of that on The Coast Guard cutter Rush whec 736
gary berchtold
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
served with the Vulcan and chappareal unit
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
served with the Vulcan and chappareal unit
Gregg M Bramlett
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Served with the 48th Assault Helicopter Company.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Served with the 48th Assault Helicopter Company.
Guy L. DeCamp
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
I served first in the USAF for four years active duty 1976 - 1980, as a Security Policeman; then 2.5 years Air National Guard 1984 - 1986. Afterwards I served in the U.S. Army active duty as an Intelligence Analyst from 1986 - 2003.
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
I served first in the USAF for four years active duty 1976 - 1980, as a Security Policeman; then 2.5 years Air National Guard 1984 - 1986. Afterwards I served in the U.S. Army active duty as an Intelligence Analyst from 1986 - 2003.
Jack William Gerdes 111 (Bill)
Class of 2000
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Military Police, 1 year in Guantanamo
Class of 2000
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Military Police, 1 year in Guantanamo
James Dwyne Pinch
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 6 Years
He is Dad who Service in the Karan war, he was got by Karana, P.O.W. I didn't know he was still living, Never got to see my Father; He pass a way, On June 17 2014
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 6 Years
He is Dad who Service in the Karan war, he was got by Karana, P.O.W. I didn't know he was still living, Never got to see my Father; He pass a way, On June 17 2014
Jim Torres
Class of 1973
Air Force, 12 Years
Servied 12 years avtive duty, 5 years special duty
Class of 1973
Air Force, 12 Years
Servied 12 years avtive duty, 5 years special duty
Jose Ochoa
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
started at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba followed by: USS America, NAS Barbers Pt HI, USS Tipoli, San Diego, Nas Norfolk, VA, USS Theodoe Roosevelt, and VC-6 at Norfolk, retired after 20 yrs as CPO
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
started at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba followed by: USS America, NAS Barbers Pt HI, USS Tipoli, San Diego, Nas Norfolk, VA, USS Theodoe Roosevelt, and VC-6 at Norfolk, retired after 20 yrs as CPO
Jose Ramon B Arellano
Class of 1983
Navy, 4 Years
1983 to 1988 Hospital Corpsman
(USMC-Field Medical Service Corpsman)
Class of 1983
Navy, 4 Years
1983 to 1988 Hospital Corpsman
(USMC-Field Medical Service Corpsman)
Jose Ruiz
Class of 1993
Navy, 15 Years
Served in the Marine Corps from 1993-1998
Now serving in the Navy since 1998
Stationed Gitmo Cuba 1994-1995
Lejuene 1995-1998
Jacksonville, Fl 1998-2002
China Lake, Ca 2002-2006
Lemoore, Ca 2006-Present
Class of 1993
Navy, 15 Years
Served in the Marine Corps from 1993-1998
Now serving in the Navy since 1998
Stationed Gitmo Cuba 1994-1995
Lejuene 1995-1998
Jacksonville, Fl 1998-2002
China Lake, Ca 2002-2006
Lemoore, Ca 2006-Present
Kenneth Bowling Jr
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
Serve in the 1st Cav in Schwabach, Germany....got hurt on the job now I'm DAV
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
Serve in the 1st Cav in Schwabach, Germany....got hurt on the job now I'm DAV
Kenneth Jones
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Served three years 66-69. Served in Viet Nam 67-68.
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Served three years 66-69. Served in Viet Nam 67-68.
Leighton Vary
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
Served 1959 to 1985. Retired Sergeant Major. Served in Vietnam 2 tours.
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
Served 1959 to 1985. Retired Sergeant Major. Served in Vietnam 2 tours.
Mark Long
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Serving Proudly as a Senior Chief in the U.S. Navy since Aug 1985. Currently stationed in Florida with Navy Recruiting District New Orleans.
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Serving Proudly as a Senior Chief in the U.S. Navy since Aug 1985. Currently stationed in Florida with Navy Recruiting District New Orleans.
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School News
The 6th annual Railroad days in San Bernardino Ca.
come out and bring the children and who ever else that like trains. For this is a speacil train that once was home of Sa...
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Our Fontana 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 Fontana High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Fontana are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!