James W. Robinson High School Alumni
Fairfax, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Aaron Aaron Risdal | 1991 |
| Erica Mowrer | 1994 |
| Janice Shin | 2003 |
| Jason Orologas | 2002 |
| Kelly Dales | 1984 |
| Paul Raihle | 1978 |
| Sarah Gill | 2017 |
| Susan Slugg | 1987 |
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
Aaron Coffin
Class of 1994
Army, 9 Years
Aaron Served in the ARMY Military Police Corps for nine years. He served in Bosnia in 1996 and one tour in Iraq in 2003.
Class of 1994
Army, 9 Years
Aaron Served in the ARMY Military Police Corps for nine years. He served in Bosnia in 1996 and one tour in Iraq in 2003.
Aaron Gregory Dorough
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
75th Ranger BN (8 years)
Apache Helicopter Pilot (12 years)
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
75th Ranger BN (8 years)
Apache Helicopter Pilot (12 years)
Adam Shinabarger
Class of 1998
Navy, 4 Years
I was commissioned in Dec '02. My first tour was as a weather forecaster in Rota, Spain. I'm now doing similar work, deploying to ships, out of Norfolk, VA.
Class of 1998
Navy, 4 Years
I was commissioned in Dec '02. My first tour was as a weather forecaster in Rota, Spain. I'm now doing similar work, deploying to ships, out of Norfolk, VA.
Alex Buckley
Class of 2002
Army, 1 Years
Enlisted in the Army 2012. Currently working in the field of intelligence.
Class of 2002
Army, 1 Years
Enlisted in the Army 2012. Currently working in the field of intelligence.
Amanda Gross
Class of 1993
Air Force, 16 Years
I joined the Air Force a year after I graduated Robinson and have proudly been serving now for 16 years. I am a Tech Sergeant and work as an Aerospace Medical Technican (Medic). I have experience in the ER, Pediatrics, Family Practice, OBGYN and Education and Training. I have been deployed 3 times to Iraq and am actually on my way home to my wonderful family.
Class of 1993
Air Force, 16 Years
I joined the Air Force a year after I graduated Robinson and have proudly been serving now for 16 years. I am a Tech Sergeant and work as an Aerospace Medical Technican (Medic). I have experience in the ER, Pediatrics, Family Practice, OBGYN and Education and Training. I have been deployed 3 times to Iraq and am actually on my way home to my wonderful family.
Andrew Wolcott
Class of 1989
Air Force, 21 Years
I had a rewarding career flying F-16s with lots of time in/around Iraq, and homeland defense missions post-911. It was an honor to serve.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 21 Years
I had a rewarding career flying F-16s with lots of time in/around Iraq, and homeland defense missions post-911. It was an honor to serve.
Billy Zsambok
Class of 1998
Army, 8 Years
I began my career in the Infantry, now serving in Military Intelligence. I am a Sergeant First Class assigned to Ft. Huachuca, Arizona as the lead Measurement and Signature Intelligence Training Deve
Class of 1998
Army, 8 Years
I began my career in the Infantry, now serving in Military Intelligence. I am a Sergeant First Class assigned to Ft. Huachuca, Arizona as the lead Measurement and Signature Intelligence Training Deve
Brandan Buck
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
Two years at Ft. Knox, two years with the National Guard including a tour in Afghanistan
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
Two years at Ft. Knox, two years with the National Guard including a tour in Afghanistan
Brian
Class of 1998
Navy, 6 Years
I am currently station in Patuxent River at VX-23 I did 4 year on the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71).
Class of 1998
Navy, 6 Years
I am currently station in Patuxent River at VX-23 I did 4 year on the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71).
Capt David W. Pope
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 8 Years
CH-46E Pilot. HMM-261 Raging Bulls, OIF II, OIF 04-06, 22d MEU(SOC). Currently deployed with 22d MEU(SOC) ISO GWOT.
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 8 Years
CH-46E Pilot. HMM-261 Raging Bulls, OIF II, OIF 04-06, 22d MEU(SOC). Currently deployed with 22d MEU(SOC) ISO GWOT.
Casey Piazza-Reynolds
Class of 1991
Air Force, 9 Years
I served as an Air Force JAG (attorney) from 1999-2008 on both active duty and the Air Force Reserves. I separated from the military to become a full time Mom to three wonderful children. Not sure which is more challenging...stay-at-home Mom or military member!
Class of 1991
Air Force, 9 Years
I served as an Air Force JAG (attorney) from 1999-2008 on both active duty and the Air Force Reserves. I separated from the military to become a full time Mom to three wonderful children. Not sure which is more challenging...stay-at-home Mom or military member!
Catalina Rivera (Garcia)
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served four years in the Marine Corps as an Administrative Clerk for the 4th Civil Affairs Group in Washington, DC. Honorable Discharge.
Awards:
2 Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals, 3 Certificates of Commendation, Marine of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter 2005.
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served four years in the Marine Corps as an Administrative Clerk for the 4th Civil Affairs Group in Washington, DC. Honorable Discharge.
Awards:
2 Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals, 3 Certificates of Commendation, Marine of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter 2005.
Charles Brady
Class of 2003
Navy, 3 Years
3 Years in U.S. Navy Submarine Force, Trident Missile Technician on the Submarine WEST VIRGINIA
Class of 2003
Navy, 3 Years
3 Years in U.S. Navy Submarine Force, Trident Missile Technician on the Submarine WEST VIRGINIA
Chris Bowen
Class of 1994
Army, 6 Years
I currently serve as a Dentist in the US Army and am currently stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Class of 1994
Army, 6 Years
I currently serve as a Dentist in the US Army and am currently stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Chris Parker
Class of 1987
Navy, 16 Years
4 sea deployments to the persian gulf and one shore-based deployment in support of OIF/OEF (2006-2007)... with US Third Army contracting and logistics branch
Class of 1987
Navy, 16 Years
4 sea deployments to the persian gulf and one shore-based deployment in support of OIF/OEF (2006-2007)... with US Third Army contracting and logistics branch
Christopher McKenna
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 8 Years
8 years in the Corps. Multiple deployments around the world, including the middle east.
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 8 Years
8 years in the Corps. Multiple deployments around the world, including the middle east.
Chuck Somers
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
USN Pilot for 22 years. Retired in 2006. Best to the Robinson students and their families.
R/CS
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
USN Pilot for 22 years. Retired in 2006. Best to the Robinson students and their families.
R/CS
Cole Schnorf
Class of 1974
Army, 4 Years
Company Commander, Company Executive Officer, and Platoon Leader
1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division
Class of 1974
Army, 4 Years
Company Commander, Company Executive Officer, and Platoon Leader
1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division
Dana “Mark” Peterson
Class of 1976
Navy, 20 Years
Navy Flight Officer for 20 Years. Civilian SES in Air Force (2021)
Class of 1976
Navy, 20 Years
Navy Flight Officer for 20 Years. Civilian SES in Air Force (2021)
Deborah Blaser
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
I joined the Air Force June 1980 & spent the next 26 yrs enjoying our country & the world. My overseas bases were: Phillipines, Germany, Saudi Arabia & South Korea. Stateside time was spent in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, California & New Mexico. For the first 21 yrs I worked avionic weapon systems on 6 different fighter aircraft & 1 cargo plane. I worked my way up to various leadership positions w/ my final position as a First Sergeant...where I was responsible for the welfare of all squadron members. My most favorite time were the 18 days I spent as the First Sergeant for the New York Air National Guard (NYANG), 109th Airlift Wing at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The men & women of the NYANG are superb professionals who maintain C-130aircraft w/ specially fitted skis in the harshest of environments. To see the landscape of Antartica is to some of the most beautiful & breathtaking scenary anywhere in the world. It was a true once in a lifetime adventure - The Air Force was an awesome experince & way of life!
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
I joined the Air Force June 1980 & spent the next 26 yrs enjoying our country & the world. My overseas bases were: Phillipines, Germany, Saudi Arabia & South Korea. Stateside time was spent in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, California & New Mexico. For the first 21 yrs I worked avionic weapon systems on 6 different fighter aircraft & 1 cargo plane. I worked my way up to various leadership positions w/ my final position as a First Sergeant...where I was responsible for the welfare of all squadron members. My most favorite time were the 18 days I spent as the First Sergeant for the New York Air National Guard (NYANG), 109th Airlift Wing at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The men & women of the NYANG are superb professionals who maintain C-130aircraft w/ specially fitted skis in the harshest of environments. To see the landscape of Antartica is to some of the most beautiful & breathtaking scenary anywhere in the world. It was a true once in a lifetime adventure - The Air Force was an awesome experince & way of life!
Don Brannen
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Financial Manager, England, Boston, Honolulu, Phoenix, Crete (Greece), Great Falls MT. Then as a civilian USAFA, Omaha, Boston, Warner Robins GA, San Antonio, Boston, and now Albuquerque NM.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Financial Manager, England, Boston, Honolulu, Phoenix, Crete (Greece), Great Falls MT. Then as a civilian USAFA, Omaha, Boston, Warner Robins GA, San Antonio, Boston, and now Albuquerque NM.
Elijah D. Woodard
Class of 2020
Air Force, 2 Years
* Basic Training - Lackland AFB, TX
* Tech School Training - Sheppard AFB, TX, Eglin AFB, FL, and Luke AFB, AZ
* F-35 Crew Chief
Class of 2020
Air Force, 2 Years
* Basic Training - Lackland AFB, TX
* Tech School Training - Sheppard AFB, TX, Eglin AFB, FL, and Luke AFB, AZ
* F-35 Crew Chief
Erin ( Byrd ) Files
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1989- 1993
MACG-48 TACAN (tactical air and navigational) equipment troubleshooter for KC-130s (tanker-transport aircraft) & UH1s (Huey helicopters) during the Gulf War (Desert Shield & Desert Storm).
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 4 Years
1989- 1993
MACG-48 TACAN (tactical air and navigational) equipment troubleshooter for KC-130s (tanker-transport aircraft) & UH1s (Huey helicopters) during the Gulf War (Desert Shield & Desert Storm).
Frank Schaede
Class of 1976
Navy, 10 Years
Navy A7/FA-18 Pilot 1982-1992
Navy Reserve A4 Pilot 1992-1996
Class of 1976
Navy, 10 Years
Navy A7/FA-18 Pilot 1982-1992
Navy Reserve A4 Pilot 1992-1996
Gary Obermeyer
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Special Agent with Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Special Agent with Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Gary Van Orden
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
As an old fart Marine Officer, I was honored to serve with the USMC during the Battle of Fallujah. To all who serve and support our warriors...Semper Fi!!
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
As an old fart Marine Officer, I was honored to serve with the USMC during the Battle of Fallujah. To all who serve and support our warriors...Semper Fi!!
Gary W. Obermeyer
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Career Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) Special Agent. Currently serving as the Counterintelligence Staff Officer at US STRATCOM, Omaha, NE.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Career Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) Special Agent. Currently serving as the Counterintelligence Staff Officer at US STRATCOM, Omaha, NE.
Geoffrey Whittenberg
Class of 1992
Army, 10 Years
Army Officer. Branced Aviation and fly the 0H-58D(R) Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft. Have served in Bosnia and Iraq.
Class of 1992
Army, 10 Years
Army Officer. Branced Aviation and fly the 0H-58D(R) Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft. Have served in Bosnia and Iraq.
Glenn Johnson
Class of 1992
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear Propulsion Machinist's Mate, MM2(SW)
USS South Carolina (CGN-37) 1995 - 1999
Class of 1992
Navy, 6 Years
Nuclear Propulsion Machinist's Mate, MM2(SW)
USS South Carolina (CGN-37) 1995 - 1999
Greg Newton
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Since graduating at Robinson I have been travelling the globe in the US Army as an Infantrymen, with over 6 years in Germany, 2 deployments to Bosnia and about to start my 3rd tour in Iraq/Afghanistan. I enjoy what I do and will keep going for as long as I can
Class of 1989
Army, 20+ Years
Since graduating at Robinson I have been travelling the globe in the US Army as an Infantrymen, with over 6 years in Germany, 2 deployments to Bosnia and about to start my 3rd tour in Iraq/Afghanistan. I enjoy what I do and will keep going for as long as I can
Harry Eberhart
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 Years in the Air Force as an Aircraft Electro-Environmental Systems Specialist. This was the best, served proudly and honorably until 2001. distinguished assignments include: Desert Shield / Desert Storm, and provided humanitarian missions into Sarajevo, and Kosovo, and to Kurdish refugees.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 Years in the Air Force as an Aircraft Electro-Environmental Systems Specialist. This was the best, served proudly and honorably until 2001. distinguished assignments include: Desert Shield / Desert Storm, and provided humanitarian missions into Sarajevo, and Kosovo, and to Kurdish refugees.
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Our James W. Robinson 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 W. Robinson High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Fairfax are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!