Hereford High School Alumni
Parkton, Maryland (MD)
Recent Members
| Alissa Arford | 1990 |
| David David Clements | 1974 |
| Dawn Koutch | 1974 |
| Dionna Novin | 2001 |
| George Ensor | 1973 |
| Randy Charles Smith | 1975 |
| Robert Tenney | 1974 |
| Virginia Vogel Virginia Copenhaver | 1959 |
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 Vervaeke
Class of 1978
Navy, 10 Years
Left as an Electronics Technician 1st Class (E-6)
Served on the USS John Marshall (SSBN-611), the USS Bainbridge (CGN-25), and USS Acadia (AD-42). Finished with a tour at NAS South Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Class of 1978
Navy, 10 Years
Left as an Electronics Technician 1st Class (E-6)
Served on the USS John Marshall (SSBN-611), the USS Bainbridge (CGN-25), and USS Acadia (AD-42). Finished with a tour at NAS South Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Bruce Taylor
Class of 1964
Air Force, 21 Years
11 years enlisted as an electronics repair crewmember on EC-121s and a missile repair crew chief. 10 years commissioned as a security officer
Class of 1964
Air Force, 21 Years
11 years enlisted as an electronics repair crewmember on EC-121s and a missile repair crew chief. 10 years commissioned as a security officer
Charles Pitt
Class of 2004
Navy, 2 Years
Serving in Guam as a MA at the moment, leaving here shortly to pick up k0 MWD school
Class of 2004
Navy, 2 Years
Serving in Guam as a MA at the moment, leaving here shortly to pick up k0 MWD school
David Dell
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Stationed in Japan part of the time but most of the years were spent in Las Vegas, NV
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Stationed in Japan part of the time but most of the years were spent in Las Vegas, NV
Dawn Koutch
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Hereford thru 9th Grade, graduated Dulaney 74.
20 year career, Dental Hygenist 74-86, HS/College Recruiter 86-90, Physician Recruiter 90-94.
Best AF Memories: Selected for both the Women's All-Air Force Bowling and Softball Teams - 1980-s & 90's.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Hereford thru 9th Grade, graduated Dulaney 74.
20 year career, Dental Hygenist 74-86, HS/College Recruiter 86-90, Physician Recruiter 90-94.
Best AF Memories: Selected for both the Women's All-Air Force Bowling and Softball Teams - 1980-s & 90's.
ELMER L MENTZELL
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Served 68-70.Did a tour in Viet Nam Serving in Northern I Corp with the 1st Engineer Battalion
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Served 68-70.Did a tour in Viet Nam Serving in Northern I Corp with the 1st Engineer Battalion
James E. Thompson
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
1965-1969
Air Traffic Control Radar Tech
Main duty station Dover AFB with assignments at San Antonio TX, Biloxi MS, Rome NY and Valdosta GA
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
1965-1969
Air Traffic Control Radar Tech
Main duty station Dover AFB with assignments at San Antonio TX, Biloxi MS, Rome NY and Valdosta GA
Jason Michael Wingeart
Class of 1998
Army, 16 Years
Currently a Major at Fort Stewart, Georgia;
to work in HR at Fort Knox, Kentucky in summer 2018.
Class of 1998
Army, 16 Years
Currently a Major at Fort Stewart, Georgia;
to work in HR at Fort Knox, Kentucky in summer 2018.
Jason Sutton
Class of 2004
Navy, 15 Years
Lieutenant commander, Helicopter pilot, served on the USS Harry S. Truman and USS San Antonio. Currently serving in Washington DC.
Class of 2004
Navy, 15 Years
Lieutenant commander, Helicopter pilot, served on the USS Harry S. Truman and USS San Antonio. Currently serving in Washington DC.
Jeff Niner
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
- 1979 Naval Academy Graduate (BSc Mechanical Engineering/3 years Cross County/Track)
- 1997 Naval War College Graduate (MA in International Security Affairs).
- 2001-02 Federal Executive Fellow (Council on Foreign Relations in New York).
- 28 years as Surface Warfare Officer (10 overseas deployments of over 6 months to six continents and 87 countries), including:
- 3 Years on loan to Royal Navy teaching at Britania Royal naval College
- 2 years as captain of guided missile frigate.
- 1+ years as destroyer squadron commodore.
- 2 years as deputy commander of 6500 Sailors/Marines of Expeditionary Strike Group THREE (deployed to Iraq/Northern Gulf in 2004)
- Retired 2006.
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
- 1979 Naval Academy Graduate (BSc Mechanical Engineering/3 years Cross County/Track)
- 1997 Naval War College Graduate (MA in International Security Affairs).
- 2001-02 Federal Executive Fellow (Council on Foreign Relations in New York).
- 28 years as Surface Warfare Officer (10 overseas deployments of over 6 months to six continents and 87 countries), including:
- 3 Years on loan to Royal Navy teaching at Britania Royal naval College
- 2 years as captain of guided missile frigate.
- 1+ years as destroyer squadron commodore.
- 2 years as deputy commander of 6500 Sailors/Marines of Expeditionary Strike Group THREE (deployed to Iraq/Northern Gulf in 2004)
- Retired 2006.
Jim Norris
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
21 Years 6 Months 3 Days on Active Duty
1977-1987 Dyess AFB, TX
1987-1990 Loring AFB, ME
1990-1992 Carswell AFB, TX
1992-1994 Dyess AFB, TX
1994-1998 McConnell AFB, KS
2000-Present Scott AFB, IL (Civil Service)
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
21 Years 6 Months 3 Days on Active Duty
1977-1987 Dyess AFB, TX
1987-1990 Loring AFB, ME
1990-1992 Carswell AFB, TX
1992-1994 Dyess AFB, TX
1994-1998 McConnell AFB, KS
2000-Present Scott AFB, IL (Civil Service)
Joe Kessler
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Viet Nam,Thailand and Italy. In the US I was stationed in Texas,Florida,Washington state and Minnesota. After 9/11 I set set up and managed an alert site site at Langley AFB Va with F16 aircraft. We flew combat control missions over Washington DC 24/7. Temporary duty in Canada,Panama and Curacao/Antilles.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Viet Nam,Thailand and Italy. In the US I was stationed in Texas,Florida,Washington state and Minnesota. After 9/11 I set set up and managed an alert site site at Langley AFB Va with F16 aircraft. We flew combat control missions over Washington DC 24/7. Temporary duty in Canada,Panama and Curacao/Antilles.
John David Wingeart
Class of 1995
Army, 18 Years
Graduated 1999 U.S. Military Academy at West Point; Aviation Branch, Black Hawk helicopters
Currently Lieutenant Colonel, taking command at Ft. Bliss, Texas in spring of 2018.
Class of 1995
Army, 18 Years
Graduated 1999 U.S. Military Academy at West Point; Aviation Branch, Black Hawk helicopters
Currently Lieutenant Colonel, taking command at Ft. Bliss, Texas in spring of 2018.
John Pindell
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Security Agency - 3 years active. Basic at Ft. Dix, Ft. Devens, Torri Station, Okinawa, Ft. Lewis, Arlington Hall, Va.
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Security Agency - 3 years active. Basic at Ft. Dix, Ft. Devens, Torri Station, Okinawa, Ft. Lewis, Arlington Hall, Va.
Larry w. Davis
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Sept. 1966 to Sept.1970 Spent 1968 in Vietnam. Spent a tour i n Korea in 1969. Discharge as a Staff Sergeant 1970
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Sept. 1966 to Sept.1970 Spent 1968 in Vietnam. Spent a tour i n Korea in 1969. Discharge as a Staff Sergeant 1970
Lee A. Phillips
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
United States Military Academy-Class of 77
20+ years as an Infantry Officer/Acquisition Project Manager
Assignments at:
3rd Armored Division Germany 78-81
FT Benning Ga 77-78, 81-84; 89-93
FT Monmouth NJ 85-89
RedStome Arsenal Al 93-95
USSOCOM MacDill AFB FL 95-99
Served with great Infantry assingments as well Project Management Positions.
Class of 1973
Army, 20+ Years
United States Military Academy-Class of 77
20+ years as an Infantry Officer/Acquisition Project Manager
Assignments at:
3rd Armored Division Germany 78-81
FT Benning Ga 77-78, 81-84; 89-93
FT Monmouth NJ 85-89
RedStome Arsenal Al 93-95
USSOCOM MacDill AFB FL 95-99
Served with great Infantry assingments as well Project Management Positions.
Lindsay David Harris
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from the US Air Force after serving 30 years. Retired as an Chief Master Sgt.(E-9), highest enlisted rank attainable. Chief Master Sergeant Lindsay D. Harris served as 412th Maintenance Group Chief Enlisted Manager, Edwards Air Force Base, California. He was the lead maintenance and manpower advisor to the 412th Maintenance Group Commander on matters concerning placement and utilization of all enlisted members assigned to the maintenance group.
Chief Harris entered the Air Force in 1976 for training as a crew chief on single and dual engine aircraft. Upon completion of training, he was assigned as a crew chief on the T-37 Tweet aircraft at Randolph AFB, Texas. In 1978, he relocated to Hahn Air Base, Germany, where he was a crew chief on the F-4E Phantom. Upon return to the United States in 1980, he elected to cross-train into the Environmental Systems career field. Upon completion of training, Chief Harris was assigned to Patrick Air Force Base, Florida as a Hydraulic and Environmental System Technician. During this time, he worked on OV-10 Bronco and 0V2-A Skymaster aircraft. In 1984, Chief Harris was reassigned to Beale Air Force Base, California. As an Electro-Environmental Systems Technician he was qualified on the SR-71 Blackbird, T-38 Talon, U2/TR-1 Dragon Lady and KC-135 Strato-tanker aircraft. It was during this assignment, he was deployed to Saudi Arabia (in support of Operation Desert Shield), Okinawa, Japan, Kunsan AB Korea, and Zaragoza, Spain. After spending over 9 years at Beale, he was assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. While at McConnell, he was assigned as the B-1B Lancer Electro-Environmental Systems Supervisor and the Logistics Operation Flight Superintendent. In May of 1997, Chief Harris was assigned to Edwards Air Force Base. During this tour he has fulfilled duties as an F-15 Eagle Production Superintendent, F-15 Maintenance Manager, Shadow Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent, F-16 Maintenance Superintendent, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Superintendent and the position he retired at as the 412th Maintenance Group Chief Enlisted Manager.
Chief Master Sergeant Harris is married to the former Miranda Tyson. Chief Harris also has a daughter, Alexis, a graduate of the University of South Florida.
EDUCATION:
1997 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter AFB, Alabama
1996 Associates Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force
1985 Strategic Air Command Noncommissioned Officer Academy, March AFB, California
1982 NCO Leadership School, Tyndall AFB, Florida
1980 NCO Preparatory School, Patrick AFB, Florida
1977 Airman Leadership Course, Hahn AB, Germany
Class of 1973
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired from the US Air Force after serving 30 years. Retired as an Chief Master Sgt.(E-9), highest enlisted rank attainable. Chief Master Sergeant Lindsay D. Harris served as 412th Maintenance Group Chief Enlisted Manager, Edwards Air Force Base, California. He was the lead maintenance and manpower advisor to the 412th Maintenance Group Commander on matters concerning placement and utilization of all enlisted members assigned to the maintenance group.
Chief Harris entered the Air Force in 1976 for training as a crew chief on single and dual engine aircraft. Upon completion of training, he was assigned as a crew chief on the T-37 Tweet aircraft at Randolph AFB, Texas. In 1978, he relocated to Hahn Air Base, Germany, where he was a crew chief on the F-4E Phantom. Upon return to the United States in 1980, he elected to cross-train into the Environmental Systems career field. Upon completion of training, Chief Harris was assigned to Patrick Air Force Base, Florida as a Hydraulic and Environmental System Technician. During this time, he worked on OV-10 Bronco and 0V2-A Skymaster aircraft. In 1984, Chief Harris was reassigned to Beale Air Force Base, California. As an Electro-Environmental Systems Technician he was qualified on the SR-71 Blackbird, T-38 Talon, U2/TR-1 Dragon Lady and KC-135 Strato-tanker aircraft. It was during this assignment, he was deployed to Saudi Arabia (in support of Operation Desert Shield), Okinawa, Japan, Kunsan AB Korea, and Zaragoza, Spain. After spending over 9 years at Beale, he was assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. While at McConnell, he was assigned as the B-1B Lancer Electro-Environmental Systems Supervisor and the Logistics Operation Flight Superintendent. In May of 1997, Chief Harris was assigned to Edwards Air Force Base. During this tour he has fulfilled duties as an F-15 Eagle Production Superintendent, F-15 Maintenance Manager, Shadow Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent, F-16 Maintenance Superintendent, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Superintendent and the position he retired at as the 412th Maintenance Group Chief Enlisted Manager.
Chief Master Sergeant Harris is married to the former Miranda Tyson. Chief Harris also has a daughter, Alexis, a graduate of the University of South Florida.
EDUCATION:
1997 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter AFB, Alabama
1996 Associates Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force
1985 Strategic Air Command Noncommissioned Officer Academy, March AFB, California
1982 NCO Leadership School, Tyndall AFB, Florida
1980 NCO Preparatory School, Patrick AFB, Florida
1977 Airman Leadership Course, Hahn AB, Germany
Lownetta Bowser Bull
Class of 1980
Air Force, 8 Years
Ramstein AB Germany 83 - 86
Seymour Johnson AFB NC 86 - 89
Lajes AF Azores 89 -91
Class of 1980
Air Force, 8 Years
Ramstein AB Germany 83 - 86
Seymour Johnson AFB NC 86 - 89
Lajes AF Azores 89 -91
Marcqus Gregg
Class of 2002
Army, 4 Years
Us Army Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, Motor Sergeant, Paratrooper and Vehicle Recovery Specialist.
HSC 1st Battallion 7th Special Forces (A). Served 2 tours in Afghanistan.
Class of 2002
Army, 4 Years
Us Army Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, Motor Sergeant, Paratrooper and Vehicle Recovery Specialist.
HSC 1st Battallion 7th Special Forces (A). Served 2 tours in Afghanistan.
Matt McKaig
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
US Army from 1992-1993. Guard of Honor, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1993-1996.
Class of 1992
Army, 4 Years
US Army from 1992-1993. Guard of Honor, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1993-1996.
Michelle Hogans (McIntosh)
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
Still serving and lovin' every minute.
Class of 2002
Army, 6 Years
Still serving and lovin' every minute.
Oji (Bernard) Samuel Blackston
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Joined the active Marine Corps in 1963-1968
Boot camp in Parris Island, South Carolina,
Advance Training at Camp Lejune, North Carolina, Sea School, San Diego, California
Joined the Marine Detachment as security on board the USS Chicago CG-11 heavy missile cruiser, Made a Western Pacific cruise which included stops in Bering Straits, Hawaii, Phillipines, Japan, and the South China Sea and the Gulf of Tonkin, returned to 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejune, then sent in country Vietnam to the 3rd Marine Division Reenforced 1st Battalion 4th Marine Regiment Bravo Company First Squad Leader, WIA Sept 67
Sent back to CONUS for discharge Feb. 1968.
4 years 5 months 20 days of active service.
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Joined the active Marine Corps in 1963-1968
Boot camp in Parris Island, South Carolina,
Advance Training at Camp Lejune, North Carolina, Sea School, San Diego, California
Joined the Marine Detachment as security on board the USS Chicago CG-11 heavy missile cruiser, Made a Western Pacific cruise which included stops in Bering Straits, Hawaii, Phillipines, Japan, and the South China Sea and the Gulf of Tonkin, returned to 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejune, then sent in country Vietnam to the 3rd Marine Division Reenforced 1st Battalion 4th Marine Regiment Bravo Company First Squad Leader, WIA Sept 67
Sent back to CONUS for discharge Feb. 1968.
4 years 5 months 20 days of active service.
Oscar Sommer
Class of 1972
Navy, 6 Years
Petty Officer 3rd Class.
Mess Management Secialist (Cook)
USS Oklahoma City CG-5
USS Julius A. Furer FFG-6
Class of 1972
Navy, 6 Years
Petty Officer 3rd Class.
Mess Management Secialist (Cook)
USS Oklahoma City CG-5
USS Julius A. Furer FFG-6
Thomas C. Zeigler
Class of 1969
Army, 13 Years
U.S.Army 1970-72 Overseas tour
Military Intelligence Aerial & Still Photographer
Army Security Agency
Maryland National Guard
Missouri National Guard
Illinois Army National Guard
U.S.Army
(Army National Guard of the United States)
Recru8iting for the Illinois National Guard
Illinois Army National Guard
Class of 1969
Army, 13 Years
U.S.Army 1970-72 Overseas tour
Military Intelligence Aerial & Still Photographer
Army Security Agency
Maryland National Guard
Missouri National Guard
Illinois Army National Guard
U.S.Army
(Army National Guard of the United States)
Recru8iting for the Illinois National Guard
Illinois Army National Guard
Todd Rice
Class of 1991
Navy, 16 Years
Currently serving in Groton, CT at the Submarine Learning Center.
Class of 1991
Navy, 16 Years
Currently serving in Groton, CT at the Submarine Learning Center.
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Our Hereford 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 Hereford High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Parkton are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!