Fremont Ross High School Alumni
Fremont, Ohio (OH)
Recent Members
| Barbara W. Bright Bauer | 1973 |
| Craig Forgatsch Craig Forgatsch | 1982 |
| Jean Lopez | 1967 |
| Julie Baker | 1989 |
| Melinda Melinda Cobb | 1988 |
| Michael Koebel | 1976 |
| Stephen Barberree | 1976 |
| Tom Hochstettler Tom Hochstettler | 1965 |
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
Jeffrey "J.B." First
Class of 1960
Air Force, 12 Years
Served 12 years with USAF , Rank SSGT,
10 Yrs. as US COAST GUARD RECRUITER,
5 Yrs. as Coast Guard Academy Liaison Officer
Class of 1960
Air Force, 12 Years
Served 12 years with USAF , Rank SSGT,
10 Yrs. as US COAST GUARD RECRUITER,
5 Yrs. as Coast Guard Academy Liaison Officer
AD-1 Richard E Huss, USN Retired
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted 26 August 1966. Naval aviation (aviation machinist mate (AD)). Stationed at: NAS Sanford, FL, NAS Albany, GA, NAS Jacksonville, FL, NAS Cecil Field, FL, MCAS Yuma, AZ, NAF Atsugi, JA, PMTC Pt. Mugu, CA, NAS Chase Field, Beeville, TX, and NAS Pensacola, FL. SHIPS: USS Enterprise, USS Saratoga, USS John F Kennedy, USS Midway. MISC: Viet Nam, 1968, USS Enterprise. Iranian hostage crisis, 1979-80, USS Midway. RETIRED, NAS Chase Field, Beeville, TX, 01 April 1990.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted 26 August 1966. Naval aviation (aviation machinist mate (AD)). Stationed at: NAS Sanford, FL, NAS Albany, GA, NAS Jacksonville, FL, NAS Cecil Field, FL, MCAS Yuma, AZ, NAF Atsugi, JA, PMTC Pt. Mugu, CA, NAS Chase Field, Beeville, TX, and NAS Pensacola, FL. SHIPS: USS Enterprise, USS Saratoga, USS John F Kennedy, USS Midway. MISC: Viet Nam, 1968, USS Enterprise. Iranian hostage crisis, 1979-80, USS Midway. RETIRED, NAS Chase Field, Beeville, TX, 01 April 1990.
Alfredo Calvillo
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
-Joined the Marine Corps a year after graduating high school
-Was shipped overseas Spring 2002 for 8 months
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
-Joined the Marine Corps a year after graduating high school
-Was shipped overseas Spring 2002 for 8 months
Bartholomew V. Ruggiero (Bennie)
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 23 years.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 23 years.
Benjamin R. Huss
Class of 1998
Air Force, 8 Years
S Sgt. Combat Arms Instructor/Security Forces
Served in Saudi Arabia, Masirah (flying into Afghanistan) in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Now: Hurlburt Field AFB
Class of 1998
Air Force, 8 Years
S Sgt. Combat Arms Instructor/Security Forces
Served in Saudi Arabia, Masirah (flying into Afghanistan) in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Now: Hurlburt Field AFB
Brandon J Bor
Class of 2003
Navy, 6 Years
Hospital Corpsman- Emergency field medicine for navy and marines in combat
Class of 2003
Navy, 6 Years
Hospital Corpsman- Emergency field medicine for navy and marines in combat
Brian D. Kaltenbach
Class of 2001
Navy, 1 Years
Brian completed boot camp in April, 2006, and has completed training as a Search-and-Rescue Swimmer in Pensacola, Florida.
Class of 2001
Navy, 1 Years
Brian completed boot camp in April, 2006, and has completed training as a Search-and-Rescue Swimmer in Pensacola, Florida.
Brian R. Zartman
Class of 1971
Navy, 14 Years
US NAVY SUBMARINE SERVICE 1971 - 1985
Class of 1971
Navy, 14 Years
US NAVY SUBMARINE SERVICE 1971 - 1985
Brock Halbeisen
Class of 1977
Navy, 13 Years
1st Class Petty Officer. Served on ship and in Operation Desert Storm as a Medic with the 3rd Marine Division.
Class of 1977
Navy, 13 Years
1st Class Petty Officer. Served on ship and in Operation Desert Storm as a Medic with the 3rd Marine Division.
christopher pocock
Class of 2001
Air Force, 4 Years
2W151 - Aircraft weapons Crewmember
354th AMXS davis-monthan AFB Tucson, AZ
Class of 2001
Air Force, 4 Years
2W151 - Aircraft weapons Crewmember
354th AMXS davis-monthan AFB Tucson, AZ
christopherPocock
Class of 2001
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft maintaince weapons techincain
Class of 2001
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft maintaince weapons techincain
Chuck Hicks
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined Aug 86. Still active with 23+ years. Been to over thirty countries and trust me there is no place better than the good ole' USA. Plan on retirement Aug 2012 at 26 years.
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined Aug 86. Still active with 23+ years. Been to over thirty countries and trust me there is no place better than the good ole' USA. Plan on retirement Aug 2012 at 26 years.
Curtis L. Gamble
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Bronze Star for Desert Storm. Army Commendation Medal for Mogadishu, Somolia
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Bronze Star for Desert Storm. Army Commendation Medal for Mogadishu, Somolia
Dave Henkel
Class of 1984
Army, 3 Years
Wheel & Track Mechanic ~ basic training Ft. Leonard-Wood, MO; AIT school Ft. Knox, Ky; Stationed at Illeshiem, Germany; Recalled in support of Desert Storm 1991
Class of 1984
Army, 3 Years
Wheel & Track Mechanic ~ basic training Ft. Leonard-Wood, MO; AIT school Ft. Knox, Ky; Stationed at Illeshiem, Germany; Recalled in support of Desert Storm 1991
David Friar
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Support, Communications Support and Satellite Communications Launch, Early Orbit and Navigation. Served Desert Storm.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Support, Communications Support and Satellite Communications Launch, Early Orbit and Navigation. Served Desert Storm.
David L. Zerbe
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the Air Defense branch of the Army. Served with various HAWK units the with various PATRIOT units.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the Air Defense branch of the Army. Served with various HAWK units the with various PATRIOT units.
Diana M. (Bergefurd) Tritchler
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Consultant Nurse Anesthesia
US Air Force Surgeon General
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Consultant Nurse Anesthesia
US Air Force Surgeon General
Gary Zimmerman
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Served in Viet Nam, 1970-71, 525th Military Intelligence, quick reaction force, based in Saigon, but covered to the Cambodian border.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Served in Viet Nam, 1970-71, 525th Military Intelligence, quick reaction force, based in Saigon, but covered to the Cambodian border.
Haas, Anthony
Class of 1986
Army, 6 Years
Mechanized Infantry. Gulf War Veteran. Member of 3rd ID that defeated Rep. Guard. 6 Yrs of Overseas Service - Seperated as Sgt.
Class of 1986
Army, 6 Years
Mechanized Infantry. Gulf War Veteran. Member of 3rd ID that defeated Rep. Guard. 6 Yrs of Overseas Service - Seperated as Sgt.
James E. Michel
Class of 1960
Navy, 6 Years
Served at Mc Guire Air Force Base, And on board ship in Norfolk, Virginia. Joined the service within 2 months after graduation.
Class of 1960
Navy, 6 Years
Served at Mc Guire Air Force Base, And on board ship in Norfolk, Virginia. Joined the service within 2 months after graduation.
Jamie L Binion
Class of 1990
Navy, 18 Years
Enlisted in 1989, went to boot camp Aug 1990. Serve as a Machinist's Mate and Law Enforcement Specialist. Recently wounded in comabt in Afghanistan.
Class of 1990
Navy, 18 Years
Enlisted in 1989, went to boot camp Aug 1990. Serve as a Machinist's Mate and Law Enforcement Specialist. Recently wounded in comabt in Afghanistan.
JEFF FIRST ( J.B.)
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF 1961-1965 Security Police/Admin.
1973-1982
AFRES 1982-1984 C-130 Loadmaster
USCG 1993-2003 Recruiter/Academy Admissions Regional Partner Coordinator
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF 1961-1965 Security Police/Admin.
1973-1982
AFRES 1982-1984 C-130 Loadmaster
USCG 1993-2003 Recruiter/Academy Admissions Regional Partner Coordinator
John C. Agee
Class of 1962
Navy, 5 Years
Navy Corpsman, PO 2nd Class. Killed in Action while out on patrol with 3rd Marines in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. 28 Feb. 1967
Class of 1962
Navy, 5 Years
Navy Corpsman, PO 2nd Class. Killed in Action while out on patrol with 3rd Marines in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. 28 Feb. 1967
John Earhart
Class of 1976
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF 1980-1984. ECM Technician at Castle AFB, CA. Tech School in Biloxi, MS.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF 1980-1984. ECM Technician at Castle AFB, CA. Tech School in Biloxi, MS.
John G. Roush
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAFA - 1963 RVN 69-70 as FAC + MAVC Staff Command Pilot 4400 flying hours in T33 T37 T38 T39 OV10 Pipers and Cessnas retired as LtCol
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAFA - 1963 RVN 69-70 as FAC + MAVC Staff Command Pilot 4400 flying hours in T33 T37 T38 T39 OV10 Pipers and Cessnas retired as LtCol
John Shannon
Class of 1958
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Was a Marksmanship instructor at Parris Island and in Hawaii. also a Member of the Hawaiian Marine Rifle Team.
Class of 1958
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Was a Marksmanship instructor at Parris Island and in Hawaii. also a Member of the Hawaiian Marine Rifle Team.
John T. Shannon
Class of 1958
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Marksmenship Instructor, Member, Hawaiian Marine Rifle Team. Classified by NRA as "Master" with high powered rifle.
Class of 1958
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Marksmenship Instructor, Member, Hawaiian Marine Rifle Team. Classified by NRA as "Master" with high powered rifle.
Jon Hoffman
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Commissioned Dec 1978 and served 11 years of active duty before going into the Reserves. Ended up with 17+ years of active duty and 28 years of total service. Retired as a Reservist in 2008. Served in infantry and as a military historian. If you haven't yet been to the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Virginia, go there!
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Commissioned Dec 1978 and served 11 years of active duty before going into the Reserves. Ended up with 17+ years of active duty and 28 years of total service. Retired as a Reservist in 2008. Served in infantry and as a military historian. If you haven't yet been to the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Virginia, go there!
Jonathan Ramirez
Class of 1988
Army, 17 Years
Enlisted in 1991 and was commissioned in 1999.
Class of 1988
Army, 17 Years
Enlisted in 1991 and was commissioned in 1999.
Jonathan Ramirez
Class of 1988
Army, 17 Years
Enlisted in 1991 and commissioned in 1999.
Class of 1988
Army, 17 Years
Enlisted in 1991 and commissioned in 1999.
Josh Martin
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Was involved in major combat operations such as Al Kut, Afak, Diyala Bridge, Basra International Airport, and others enroute to capturing Baghdad in 2003.
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Was involved in major combat operations such as Al Kut, Afak, Diyala Bridge, Basra International Airport, and others enroute to capturing Baghdad in 2003.
Julie (Burke) Barriere
Class of 1995
Air Force, 13 Years
Joined the USAF in 1995-- started as an Airborne Communications Specialist on E-3 (AWACS) stationed at Tinker AFB, OK. Deployed to Operation Northern Watch (Turkey) twice. Cross Trained into Military Intelligence in 1999. Deployed to OIF/OEF serving in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, and Uzbekistan. Received commission as an Air Force Officer in 2004. Served at the Pentagon in 2005. Continues to serve today in Military Intelligence as an officer and recently pinned on Captain.
Class of 1995
Air Force, 13 Years
Joined the USAF in 1995-- started as an Airborne Communications Specialist on E-3 (AWACS) stationed at Tinker AFB, OK. Deployed to Operation Northern Watch (Turkey) twice. Cross Trained into Military Intelligence in 1999. Deployed to OIF/OEF serving in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, and Uzbekistan. Received commission as an Air Force Officer in 2004. Served at the Pentagon in 2005. Continues to serve today in Military Intelligence as an officer and recently pinned on Captain.
Karen Lasher (Hotz)
Class of 1984
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the USAF for 4 years. I was stationed at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, NV as a Personnel Specialist.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the USAF for 4 years. I was stationed at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, NV as a Personnel Specialist.
Kennard E. Svanoe
Class of 1963
Air Force, 6 Years
Graduated from Air Force Academy 1967, Pilot Training in AZ. in 1969. Served in Vietnahm as a spotter pilot. Killed on June 2, 1969.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 6 Years
Graduated from Air Force Academy 1967, Pilot Training in AZ. in 1969. Served in Vietnahm as a spotter pilot. Killed on June 2, 1969.
Kevin Carter
Class of 1992
Army, 15 Years
Eight years active duty, recalled for seven more to Afghanistan.
Class of 1992
Army, 15 Years
Eight years active duty, recalled for seven more to Afghanistan.
Kira Zyski
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, & joint task force Horn of Africa
Air Force Achievement Medal recipient
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, & joint task force Horn of Africa
Air Force Achievement Medal recipient
larry a. hartsel sr.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
i served in the us army from 1961-1967 with one tour in viet nam from 1965-1966. then the us air force from 1971-1986 when i retired with 21 yrs of service
Class of 1961
Air Force, 20+ Years
i served in the us army from 1961-1967 with one tour in viet nam from 1965-1966. then the us air force from 1971-1986 when i retired with 21 yrs of service
Lt. Clay Huffman
Class of 2000
Army, 2 Years
Currently stationed at Ft. Drum, NY, but deployed to Afghanistan since Feb. 05. Met wife, Karen, at Clemson University, where we both obtained teaching degrees
Class of 2000
Army, 2 Years
Currently stationed at Ft. Drum, NY, but deployed to Afghanistan since Feb. 05. Met wife, Karen, at Clemson University, where we both obtained teaching degrees
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Our Fremont Ross 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 Fremont Ross High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Fremont are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!