Jacksonville High School Alumni
Jacksonville, Alabama (AL)
Recent Members
| Candace Green | 1984 |
| Jacob Stiles Stiles | 2012 |
| Joe Griffith Joe Griffith | 1988 |
| Joe Roz Carruba | 1967 |
| Mark Howell | 1976 |
| Tessa Kruse | 2024 |
| Tina Terrell | 1991 |
| Tommy Weir Tommy Weir | 1973 |
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
Adryen Aleina George
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Lance Corporal (service disabled) US Marine Corps, Camp Lejuene, NC
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Lance Corporal (service disabled) US Marine Corps, Camp Lejuene, NC
Andrew Van Horne
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
In the Communications Field (2512, 2514/15, 2519). Marine Corps Recruiter (8411). Retired as a Gunnery Sergeant. SEMPER FI !!!
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
In the Communications Field (2512, 2514/15, 2519). Marine Corps Recruiter (8411). Retired as a Gunnery Sergeant. SEMPER FI !!!
Barry Penny
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
Helicopter and Fixed Wing pilot, retired at Chief Warrant Officer 5
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
Helicopter and Fixed Wing pilot, retired at Chief Warrant Officer 5
Charles Donahue Jr
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
I flew C-130's for the USAF in Alaska,Philippines,Arkansas,and back to AK flying C-12's. I am presently flying Boeing 757/767 A/C for NWA (DELTA). I live in AK but fly out of MSP to/from Alaska and Hawaii.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
I flew C-130's for the USAF in Alaska,Philippines,Arkansas,and back to AK flying C-12's. I am presently flying Boeing 757/767 A/C for NWA (DELTA). I live in AK but fly out of MSP to/from Alaska and Hawaii.
Corey Brindle
Class of 2004
Army, 2 Years
82nd Ariborne Division stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC
Class of 2004
Army, 2 Years
82nd Ariborne Division stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC
David Thrift
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Jet Engine Mech. for four years, then retrained to be a Flight Engineer on C-130's flying thru hurricanes for 20 years retired in 2004. Now civil service GS-12 in Germany.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Jet Engine Mech. for four years, then retrained to be a Flight Engineer on C-130's flying thru hurricanes for 20 years retired in 2004. Now civil service GS-12 in Germany.
Deborah K Blanchard
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Commissioned through Officer Candidate School; served overseas and in the US as a counterintelligence officer, special security officer, and inspector general. Retired in out of the Pentagon 1 year before 9/11
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Commissioned through Officer Candidate School; served overseas and in the US as a counterintelligence officer, special security officer, and inspector general. Retired in out of the Pentagon 1 year before 9/11
Denise Selph
Class of 1998
Army, 10 Years
I was honorably discharged out of the army after 10 yrs of service in Feb 2007. My last tour while in the army was served over in Iraq in support of Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1998
Army, 10 Years
I was honorably discharged out of the army after 10 yrs of service in Feb 2007. My last tour while in the army was served over in Iraq in support of Iraqi Freedom.
Giles Herb
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Served at various naval installations around the world, Europe, Far East. Sailed on three U.S. Navy Ships (USS Hunley, USS Leahy (Operation Desert Storm), USS Vandegrift) Retired after 21 years as an E-7
RMC(SW), USN
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Served at various naval installations around the world, Europe, Far East. Sailed on three U.S. Navy Ships (USS Hunley, USS Leahy (Operation Desert Storm), USS Vandegrift) Retired after 21 years as an E-7
RMC(SW), USN
James Duke
Class of 1978
Air Force, 15 Years
Flew C-141B's for 10 of the 15 years in, along with 4 years in T-38's as an Instructor pilot in Texas. Flew in Desert Star and Provide Comfort missions and other fun stuff. Seperated as a Major in the Reserves.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 15 Years
Flew C-141B's for 10 of the 15 years in, along with 4 years in T-38's as an Instructor pilot in Texas. Flew in Desert Star and Provide Comfort missions and other fun stuff. Seperated as a Major in the Reserves.
Jeff Militano
Class of 1981
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
24 plus years in the Coast Guard, retired as an E-8.
Stationed all over the world, been to over 15 countries. Operations Specialist, primarily worked Search and Rescue.
Class of 1981
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
24 plus years in the Coast Guard, retired as an E-8.
Stationed all over the world, been to over 15 countries. Operations Specialist, primarily worked Search and Rescue.
Joe Beal
Class of 1998
Air Force, 6 Years
Assignments:
AFROTC Det 14 - Casual Status 2002
Vance AFB, OK - Pilot Training 2002 - 2004
Charleston AFB, SC - Instructor Pilot - C-17 Special Ops
Class of 1998
Air Force, 6 Years
Assignments:
AFROTC Det 14 - Casual Status 2002
Vance AFB, OK - Pilot Training 2002 - 2004
Charleston AFB, SC - Instructor Pilot - C-17 Special Ops
John Hillegass
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 03'
Gulf war Vet. HHC 1AD/ALO
8th ASOC
165th ASOS
118th ASOS
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 03'
Gulf war Vet. HHC 1AD/ALO
8th ASOC
165th ASOS
118th ASOS
Joseph David Grimes
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Operations Research and Systems Analyst currently serving at the TRADOC Analysis Center Fort Lee, Virginia.
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Operations Research and Systems Analyst currently serving at the TRADOC Analysis Center Fort Lee, Virginia.
Joseph David Grimes
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Operations Research and Systems Analyst currently serving at the TRADOC Analysis Center Fort Lee, Virginia.
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Operations Research and Systems Analyst currently serving at the TRADOC Analysis Center Fort Lee, Virginia.
Kenneth Michael Sumners
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Served as Army Logistics Officer; S-4, PBO, XO, CMDR, TAC OFFICER, EO OFFICER, INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER, etc.
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Served as Army Logistics Officer; S-4, PBO, XO, CMDR, TAC OFFICER, EO OFFICER, INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER, etc.
Kevin Swearingin
Class of 1986
Navy, 8 Years
Stationed aboard the USS Enterprise from 1988 -1992. Machinist Mate 2nd class. Nuclear trained
Class of 1986
Navy, 8 Years
Stationed aboard the USS Enterprise from 1988 -1992. Machinist Mate 2nd class. Nuclear trained
Kevin Swearingin (Waugh)
Class of 1986
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear Power Machinist Mate. Stationed aboard the USS Enterprise. Went on world tour in 1989-1990 and went from Alemeda, CA to Norfolk, VA. Honorably discharged in 1992. Now live in Yuma, AZ and I am a school counselor at a local high school.
Class of 1986
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear Power Machinist Mate. Stationed aboard the USS Enterprise. Went on world tour in 1989-1990 and went from Alemeda, CA to Norfolk, VA. Honorably discharged in 1992. Now live in Yuma, AZ and I am a school counselor at a local high school.
Lauren (Pond) Sanders
Class of 1985
Air Force, 4 Years
Russian Cryptologic Linguist, 1988-1992.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 4 Years
Russian Cryptologic Linguist, 1988-1992.
Marquet Harris
Class of 1988
Army, 10 Years
Currently stationed at Camp Shelby, MS 2-346th Regt
Class of 1988
Army, 10 Years
Currently stationed at Camp Shelby, MS 2-346th Regt
Nick Henson
Class of 1987
National Guard, 20+ Years
E-6, 187th FW Montgomery AL. Veteran of Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1987
National Guard, 20+ Years
E-6, 187th FW Montgomery AL. Veteran of Iraqi Freedom.
Ray Coppock
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Ray served in the Air Force and retired after 25 years of service. He is a decorated veteran of the first Gulf War and still currently works for the Department of Defense in a civilian capacity based at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Ray served in the Air Force and retired after 25 years of service. He is a decorated veteran of the first Gulf War and still currently works for the Department of Defense in a civilian capacity based at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah.
Sean Barry
Class of 1987
Army, 4 Years
Surgical Technologist- FT LEE VA-veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Class of 1987
Army, 4 Years
Surgical Technologist- FT LEE VA-veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Steve Webber
Class of 1963
Army, 25 Years
Served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, in command and staff positions from platoon through brigade, taught at the US Military Academy (West Point) for three years, served tours on the Army Staff and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon, retired in 1992 as a Colonel.
Class of 1963
Army, 25 Years
Served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, in command and staff positions from platoon through brigade, taught at the US Military Academy (West Point) for three years, served tours on the Army Staff and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon, retired in 1992 as a Colonel.
Terry Harris
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
Helicopter Crewchief for C-Trp 1/4 Cav
Ft.Riley KS.
Served in the Gulf War
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
Helicopter Crewchief for C-Trp 1/4 Cav
Ft.Riley KS.
Served in the Gulf War
Thomas J Foster
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted and officer. Infantry officer and Foreign Area officer. Nine overseas tours.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted and officer. Infantry officer and Foreign Area officer. Nine overseas tours.
William (Bill) Gardner
Class of 1957
Army, 20+ Years
ORD CORPS.101,82, 173 Abn( RVN).7+ yrs Redstone Arsenal.3yrs Dom Rep ArmyAdv.Logistics,Spanish Language,Paratrooper,Missile Maint.were my fields.1961-1981.
Class of 1957
Army, 20+ Years
ORD CORPS.101,82, 173 Abn( RVN).7+ yrs Redstone Arsenal.3yrs Dom Rep ArmyAdv.Logistics,Spanish Language,Paratrooper,Missile Maint.were my fields.1961-1981.
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Our Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Jacksonville are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!