Gulf Breeze High School Alumni
Gulf Breeze, Florida (FL)

Recent Members
Dale Hinkley | 2002 |
Elizabeth Mcmurtrey Elizabeth Mcmurtrey | 1998 |
Elizabeth Walters | 2006 |
Ethan Lee | 2010 |
Jeremy Gall Jeremy Gall | 1992 |
Jim Mcgovern | 1976 |
Joe Brown | 1979 |
Nicole Nogueira | 2019 |
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

Alan Bledsoe
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Supply Service Specialist. Keesler AFB Biloxi Mississippi (1973-1976) Rank of Sergeant upon discharge
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Supply Service Specialist. Keesler AFB Biloxi Mississippi (1973-1976) Rank of Sergeant upon discharge

Bob Hardy
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Began my military career in the US Coast Guard. Took a two year break after serving 4 years in the USCG, then joined the Army to fly helicopters. Retired in 2000 as a CW4. Currently flying for PHI at Ochsner Medical Center. Live in GB
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Began my military career in the US Coast Guard. Took a two year break after serving 4 years in the USCG, then joined the Army to fly helicopters. Retired in 2000 as a CW4. Currently flying for PHI at Ochsner Medical Center. Live in GB



Christopher Bouley
Class of 1997
Air Force, 3 Years
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman (Crew Chief) on KC-135 aircraft stationed in Grand Forks, ND.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 3 Years
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman (Crew Chief) on KC-135 aircraft stationed in Grand Forks, ND.

David Landfair
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired to GB, teaching JROTC at GBHS and running for Mayor of Gulf Breeze
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired to GB, teaching JROTC at GBHS and running for Mayor of Gulf Breeze

David R Johnsen
Class of 1987
Navy, 16 Years
In December 1990, upon reporting to Naval Hospital Millington he deployed within weeks as a medical augmentee to the USS Nassau (LHA-4) in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In June
Class of 1987
Navy, 16 Years
In December 1990, upon reporting to Naval Hospital Millington he deployed within weeks as a medical augmentee to the USS Nassau (LHA-4) in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In June


Eric Davis
Class of 1985
Army, 5 Years
Proudly served in Germany as a Tactical Microwave/Satellite Repair Technician.
Class of 1985
Army, 5 Years
Proudly served in Germany as a Tactical Microwave/Satellite Repair Technician.

Gary Knight
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
22 Years in the Submarine Service, USS Florida (SSBN-761), NPTU Windsor, USS Jack (SSN-605), NSSF New London (R8), USS City of Corpus Christy (SSN-705)
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
22 Years in the Submarine Service, USS Florida (SSBN-761), NPTU Windsor, USS Jack (SSN-605), NSSF New London (R8), USS City of Corpus Christy (SSN-705)


Gayle Pendleton
Class of 1991
Army, 3 Years
Military Intelligence Officer, US. Army reserves. Currently deployed to Kuwait for one year.
Class of 1991
Army, 3 Years
Military Intelligence Officer, US. Army reserves. Currently deployed to Kuwait for one year.

Jason Lombardo
Class of 1993
Air Force, 8 Years
Air Force Intelligence Officer, 2 tours in Afghanistan, 1 tour in Iraq. Stationed Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Georgia and Ft. Walton Beach Florida.
Class of 1993
Air Force, 8 Years
Air Force Intelligence Officer, 2 tours in Afghanistan, 1 tour in Iraq. Stationed Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Georgia and Ft. Walton Beach Florida.


Jay Wright
Class of 1990
Air Force, 16 Years
Jay is now serving the last few years of his enlistment at Eglin AFB. He has enjoyed a well traveled career traveling to Japan, Korea, Iraq, South Carolina, Alaska, Germany, England, and now back home. Through his career he has continued to play sports. Playing on the Air Force Soccer and Softball Teams.
Class of 1990
Air Force, 16 Years
Jay is now serving the last few years of his enlistment at Eglin AFB. He has enjoyed a well traveled career traveling to Japan, Korea, Iraq, South Carolina, Alaska, Germany, England, and now back home. Through his career he has continued to play sports. Playing on the Air Force Soccer and Softball Teams.

John Holder
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Served over 20 years in the Navy, and Retired as an Operations Specialist Master Chief. Is now an Information Systems Manager & Business Continuity Planning Administrator.
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Served over 20 years in the Navy, and Retired as an Operations Specialist Master Chief. Is now an Information Systems Manager & Business Continuity Planning Administrator.

Justin B. Watts
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
CW2 Justin Watts is currently serving in the U.S Army as an aviator for the CH-47 Chinook, And Safety Officer for the 470th MI. Brigade.
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
CW2 Justin Watts is currently serving in the U.S Army as an aviator for the CH-47 Chinook, And Safety Officer for the 470th MI. Brigade.


Karen Liddle Splain
Class of 1980
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Army for 4 years at Fort Dicks, Fort Jackson, Fort Campbell in the 101st Airborne Div. and in South Korea at Camp Humphries from 85 - 87.
Class of 1980
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Army for 4 years at Fort Dicks, Fort Jackson, Fort Campbell in the 101st Airborne Div. and in South Korea at Camp Humphries from 85 - 87.

Kathy Dickson Rhodes
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
Joined Navy in 1985 with duty stations in CA, FL and VA.
Weapons Tech at Weapons Station Yorktown during Desert Storm.
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
Joined Navy in 1985 with duty stations in CA, FL and VA.
Weapons Tech at Weapons Station Yorktown during Desert Storm.

Kenneth Barnes
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Technical School Master Instructor F-16's
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Technical School Master Instructor F-16's


Richard Alexander
Class of 1994
Air Force, 10 Years
Air Traffic Controller
2 Iraq tours
Enlgand, Germany, Oklahoma, South Carolina
Class of 1994
Air Force, 10 Years
Air Traffic Controller
2 Iraq tours
Enlgand, Germany, Oklahoma, South Carolina

Richard C. Stith, Jr.
Class of 1989
Army, 16 Years
Has served 16 years in the US Army. Fought in Somalia and has served in Japan, Germany, England and many other places. Is currently a Chief Warrant Officer 3.
Class of 1989
Army, 16 Years
Has served 16 years in the US Army. Fought in Somalia and has served in Japan, Germany, England and many other places. Is currently a Chief Warrant Officer 3.

Scott Allen Robinson
Class of 1996
Army, 4 Years
Light Infantry (Airborne), 1/507th Inf.(Airborne School, Ft. Benning GA
1/24th Infantry, 25th Inf. Division, (Tropic Lighning) Ft Lewis WA
M_249 SAW gunner. (Squad Automatic Weapon)
OP-FOR (Opposing Forces) Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Ft Polk LA.
These were the best and most proud years of my life. I transitioned back to civilian life in late 2000, and married into the Air Force 18 days after the Trade Center Attacks on 9/11/01. My wife an intelligence officer, and pregnant, I was spared war time, although I was always prepared, always ready! Hooah! To those that did serve in the desert and those that still do. We thank you for your selfless service. God Speed!
Class of 1996
Army, 4 Years
Light Infantry (Airborne), 1/507th Inf.(Airborne School, Ft. Benning GA
1/24th Infantry, 25th Inf. Division, (Tropic Lighning) Ft Lewis WA
M_249 SAW gunner. (Squad Automatic Weapon)
OP-FOR (Opposing Forces) Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Ft Polk LA.
These were the best and most proud years of my life. I transitioned back to civilian life in late 2000, and married into the Air Force 18 days after the Trade Center Attacks on 9/11/01. My wife an intelligence officer, and pregnant, I was spared war time, although I was always prepared, always ready! Hooah! To those that did serve in the desert and those that still do. We thank you for your selfless service. God Speed!

Stephen Jack Hesler
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
Helicopter Mechanic UH-1, AH-1, OH-6, OH-58
Helicopter Crew Chief - Door Gunner UH-1, OH-6
Vietnam 71-72
Hawaii 72-73
North Carolina 73-74
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
Helicopter Mechanic UH-1, AH-1, OH-6, OH-58
Helicopter Crew Chief - Door Gunner UH-1, OH-6
Vietnam 71-72
Hawaii 72-73
North Carolina 73-74

Stephen M. Medeiros
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
U.S.A.F. Security Forces, 1 tour in U.A.E., 1 tour in Afghanistan, 3 1/2 years in Germany, New Mexico
Class of 2002
Air Force, 4 Years
U.S.A.F. Security Forces, 1 tour in U.A.E., 1 tour in Afghanistan, 3 1/2 years in Germany, New Mexico


Temple L. Gordon
Class of 1985
Air Force, 3 Years
1990-1994 spent 2 years at Lakenheath, England
as an Air traffic controller (tower). Deployed the final F-15E jets at the close of the first Gulf war.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 3 Years
1990-1994 spent 2 years at Lakenheath, England
as an Air traffic controller (tower). Deployed the final F-15E jets at the close of the first Gulf war.

Von de Kozan
Class of 1980
Navy, 9 Years
U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer; Active duty 1985 - 1991, duty stations HS-5 and U.S. Central Command; Reservist 1992-1995;
Class of 1980
Navy, 9 Years
U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer; Active duty 1985 - 1991, duty stations HS-5 and U.S. Central Command; Reservist 1992-1995;
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Our Gulf Breeze 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 Gulf Breeze High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Gulf Breeze are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!