James River High School Alumni
Buchanan, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Bonnie Britt | 1964 |
| Clarence James N Williams | 1969 |
| Erica Dunbar | 2019 |
| Jessica Arbogast | 1997 |
| Mallory Hensley | 2023 |
| Pam Simmons | 1968 |
| Pamela Mordan | 1976 |
| Velvet Hall | 1991 |
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
Brandon Blankenship
Class of 2000
Navy, 4 Years
Plank owner off the USS Ronald Reagan and Electricians Mate
Class of 2000
Navy, 4 Years
Plank owner off the USS Ronald Reagan and Electricians Mate
Captain Mac Westland
Class of 1993
Army Reserves, 13 Years
Mac Westland, CPT, Military Intelligence
EMAIL ADDRESS: srvn4u@hotmail.com
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED:
Basic Training
Total Army Instructor Training Course
Warrior Leadership Course
Basic Officer Leadership Course
MI Officer Basic Course
Combatives Trainer Course Level 1
Aerial Sensor Operator Course
Company Commander First Sergeant Course
Master Resilience Trainer Course
MI Captain Career Course
National Defense University, Ft McNair
Institute for Defense & Business, UNC Chapel Hill
US DECORATIONS AND BADGES:
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal (3)
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (M and Hourglass Device)
Humanitarian Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal (BS)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal (BS)
Army Service Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (3)
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (1)
German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge
Basic Aviation Badge
SOURCE OF COMMISSION: Direct Commission (August 2008)
Class of 1993
Army Reserves, 13 Years
Mac Westland, CPT, Military Intelligence
EMAIL ADDRESS: srvn4u@hotmail.com
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED:
Basic Training
Total Army Instructor Training Course
Warrior Leadership Course
Basic Officer Leadership Course
MI Officer Basic Course
Combatives Trainer Course Level 1
Aerial Sensor Operator Course
Company Commander First Sergeant Course
Master Resilience Trainer Course
MI Captain Career Course
National Defense University, Ft McNair
Institute for Defense & Business, UNC Chapel Hill
US DECORATIONS AND BADGES:
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal (3)
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (M and Hourglass Device)
Humanitarian Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal (BS)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal (BS)
Army Service Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (3)
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (1)
German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge
Basic Aviation Badge
SOURCE OF COMMISSION: Direct Commission (August 2008)
Jeremy Gilbert
Class of 1999
Army, 8 Years
8years three deployments Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
Class of 1999
Army, 8 Years
8years three deployments Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
John M. Slusser II
Class of 1981
Air Force, 11 Years
Got caught in the early 90s reduction in force program, really had plans of staying but it was great while it lasted.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 11 Years
Got caught in the early 90s reduction in force program, really had plans of staying but it was great while it lasted.
Johnnie C. Landram III
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Grand Forks AFB, ND (1988-1994)
Dyess AFB, TX (1994-2003)
Ramstein AB, Germany (2003-2009)
Charleston AFB, SC (2009-present)
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Grand Forks AFB, ND (1988-1994)
Dyess AFB, TX (1994-2003)
Ramstein AB, Germany (2003-2009)
Charleston AFB, SC (2009-present)
Katherine Howe Jones
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as a JAG Officer from 1978-1982. Stationed at 438 AFB/JA, McGuire AFB, NJ.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as a JAG Officer from 1978-1982. Stationed at 438 AFB/JA, McGuire AFB, NJ.
Michael Broughman
Class of 1995
Air Force, 19 Years
MSgt Michael Broughman is married to his wife Mary Frances and had three children. He is currently Stationed at Eglin AFB, Florida where he directs the Anesthesia department at the 96 Medical Group. He served in a special duty position as a flight medic for 13 years, completing 6 deployment tours, totalling 3 years of combat experience, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn. For his sustained performance and delivery of medical care to hundreds of critically injured patients he has been awarded the Air Medal and 2 Aerial Acheivements for meritorious service during combat. He has also been awarded the Defense Meritiorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal and 2 Air Force Commendation Medals and the Military Volunteer Medal. He has received over 10 performance awards including the 2014 Senior Non-Commisioned Officer of the Year for the 96 Medical Group.
He has also excelled in education receiving his Associates in Healthcare Science, a Bachelors of Science in Healtcare Administration Management (Magna Cum Laude), a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management (w/honors), and was recently accepted into the Naval Post Graduate School to specializing in Healthcare Simulation and Modeling.
Class of 1995
Air Force, 19 Years
MSgt Michael Broughman is married to his wife Mary Frances and had three children. He is currently Stationed at Eglin AFB, Florida where he directs the Anesthesia department at the 96 Medical Group. He served in a special duty position as a flight medic for 13 years, completing 6 deployment tours, totalling 3 years of combat experience, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn. For his sustained performance and delivery of medical care to hundreds of critically injured patients he has been awarded the Air Medal and 2 Aerial Acheivements for meritorious service during combat. He has also been awarded the Defense Meritiorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal and 2 Air Force Commendation Medals and the Military Volunteer Medal. He has received over 10 performance awards including the 2014 Senior Non-Commisioned Officer of the Year for the 96 Medical Group.
He has also excelled in education receiving his Associates in Healthcare Science, a Bachelors of Science in Healtcare Administration Management (Magna Cum Laude), a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management (w/honors), and was recently accepted into the Naval Post Graduate School to specializing in Healthcare Simulation and Modeling.
Phillip Hall
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
have served one 15month tour in Iraq currently stationed in Ft Stewart GA
Class of 2000
Army, 3 Years
have served one 15month tour in Iraq currently stationed in Ft Stewart GA
Robert (Bob) McCulloch
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in Croughton, England; Clark AB P.I.;and Tague, South Korea
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in Croughton, England; Clark AB P.I.;and Tague, South Korea
SSgt Eric Kitt
Class of 2002
Air Force, 5 Years
Served one 7 month tour Baghdad, Iraq, 10 month tour Camp Bucca, Iraq and 6 month tour in Karshi Khanabad, Uzebekistan. Looking forward to getting out and being a Civilian Cop..
Class of 2002
Air Force, 5 Years
Served one 7 month tour Baghdad, Iraq, 10 month tour Camp Bucca, Iraq and 6 month tour in Karshi Khanabad, Uzebekistan. Looking forward to getting out and being a Civilian Cop..
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Our James River 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 James River High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Buchanan are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!