Leilehua High School Alumni
Wahiawa, Hawaii (HI)
Recent Members
| Alfonso Acosta | 1976 |
| Barry Miller | 1978 |
| Bernadette Harbeck | 1968 |
| Dale Dale Clar | 1985 |
| Jayden-jose Delizo Delizo | 2023 |
| Lou Ann Carmichael Lou Ann Carmichael | 1970 |
| Madonna Caparida | 1982 |
| Steven Steven Wallace | 1971 |
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
Albert M. Dangidang
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
France, Germany, Hawaii,Thailand, Philippines, USA Telephone communitions technician
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
France, Germany, Hawaii,Thailand, Philippines, USA Telephone communitions technician
Alexander Acosta
Class of 1977
Army, 7 Years
Another 6 in the Hawaii Army National Guard.
Spent time in Korea and Germany
Class of 1977
Army, 7 Years
Another 6 in the Hawaii Army National Guard.
Spent time in Korea and Germany
Alvin Arquines
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Sgt/E-5,fought in the Persian Gulf attached to the 8th Marine Combat Battalion (Heavy Security Force),Tracked Vehicle Technician,Okinawa Japan,Twentynine Palms California,Camp Lejuene North Carolina,Saudi Arabia, Iraq,Turkey,Korea,Thailand,Somalia,Rota Spain
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Sgt/E-5,fought in the Persian Gulf attached to the 8th Marine Combat Battalion (Heavy Security Force),Tracked Vehicle Technician,Okinawa Japan,Twentynine Palms California,Camp Lejuene North Carolina,Saudi Arabia, Iraq,Turkey,Korea,Thailand,Somalia,Rota Spain
Alvin Arquines
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 9 Years
29 Palms,Ca.,Okinawa,Japan.,Camp Lejuene,NC.,gulf War 1990-1991
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 9 Years
29 Palms,Ca.,Okinawa,Japan.,Camp Lejuene,NC.,gulf War 1990-1991
Alvin Arquines
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Sgt/E-5, Tank Systems Technician,29 Palms,Ca.,Camp Lejuene,NC.,Okinawa,Jpn.,Gulf War (1990-1991)
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Sgt/E-5, Tank Systems Technician,29 Palms,Ca.,Camp Lejuene,NC.,Okinawa,Jpn.,Gulf War (1990-1991)
anthony williams
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
aircraft fuel systems mechanic. Ten years active and ten plus years reserves. Retired november 2007
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
aircraft fuel systems mechanic. Ten years active and ten plus years reserves. Retired november 2007
Brian K. Williams
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined right out of High school, 10 years active, 20 years as a reservist in Fort Worth, Texas
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined right out of High school, 10 years active, 20 years as a reservist in Fort Worth, Texas
Brian Williams
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined in 1982 active duty 10 years, aircraft engine mechanic KC135 & F111; 1995 USAF Reserves, aircraft cargo loader, still in the Reserves in Fort Worth.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Joined in 1982 active duty 10 years, aircraft engine mechanic KC135 & F111; 1995 USAF Reserves, aircraft cargo loader, still in the Reserves in Fort Worth.
charles Robert scholl
Class of 1973
Army, 6 Years
stationed at Fort Gorden Ga.Signal Corp School then was sent to Nuremburg West Germany where I was stationed at two different locations
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Class of 1973
Army, 6 Years
stationed at Fort Gorden Ga.Signal Corp School then was sent to Nuremburg West Germany where I was stationed at two different locations
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charles steve sexton
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
joined up a year after graduation. after basic,ait and shake and bake , straight to viet-nam. was at a grount survielance radar site at fire base a-4 ( con thien ) extended there for a early out. presently living in myrtle beach , sc
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
joined up a year after graduation. after basic,ait and shake and bake , straight to viet-nam. was at a grount survielance radar site at fire base a-4 ( con thien ) extended there for a early out. presently living in myrtle beach , sc
Christopher Alford
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the Navy. I retired as a Chief Petty Officer on 31 January 2009. I served in two wars and currently residing in Decatur, Georgia.
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the Navy. I retired as a Chief Petty Officer on 31 January 2009. I served in two wars and currently residing in Decatur, Georgia.
DanIel D. Munoz
Class of 1971
Air Force, 10 Years
Served in the Air Force from 1971 to 1981
Class of 1971
Air Force, 10 Years
Served in the Air Force from 1971 to 1981
Debra Bachiller
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
1986-2008
Navy Hospital, Bethesda, MD
USS Lexington, Pensacola, FL
Navy Hospital, Pensacola, FL
Navy Hospital, Agana, Guam
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
1986-2008
Navy Hospital, Bethesda, MD
USS Lexington, Pensacola, FL
Navy Hospital, Pensacola, FL
Navy Hospital, Agana, Guam
Donald Otey
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force career of 27 years. Financial Managment. Had assignments in Germany, Texas, Korea, Georgia, Virginia and Alabama. Was also stationed with the White House and traveled to places like Warsaw, Estonia, and Keenbunkport ME.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Force career of 27 years. Financial Managment. Had assignments in Germany, Texas, Korea, Georgia, Virginia and Alabama. Was also stationed with the White House and traveled to places like Warsaw, Estonia, and Keenbunkport ME.
Elan Goldstein
Class of 2001
Army, 8 Years
Joined my Jr. Year, Army 13F and have spent almost the whole time in Afghanistan. I am now stationed at an Air Force base in Idaho...hoping to get to a warmer place soon!
Class of 2001
Army, 8 Years
Joined my Jr. Year, Army 13F and have spent almost the whole time in Afghanistan. I am now stationed at an Air Force base in Idaho...hoping to get to a warmer place soon!
Gordon Lewis
Class of 1970
Air Force, 8 Years
AG Technician / Crew Chief, F105 F111,A7,F4, F16.
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Class of 1970
Air Force, 8 Years
AG Technician / Crew Chief, F105 F111,A7,F4, F16.
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Harvey Kiyoshi Nakayama
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Distinguished Military Graduate from Colorado State University. Basic Officer training in Medical Service Corps. Vietnam 1968 as Medical Platoon Leader 4th Bn 3rd Inf, 11th LIB, Americal Division. Biomedical Information Systems Officer thereafter. Director of Information Management (DOIM) until retirement in 1989 as LTC, MSC. Information Officer, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 1989 - 2006. Fully retired twice and practiced Dahn Yoga from 2006. Dahn Yoga, Tai Chi, DahnMudo (Healing Martial Arts) instructor. Dahn Yoga Master and Reiki practitioner 2013. Still play some golf.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Distinguished Military Graduate from Colorado State University. Basic Officer training in Medical Service Corps. Vietnam 1968 as Medical Platoon Leader 4th Bn 3rd Inf, 11th LIB, Americal Division. Biomedical Information Systems Officer thereafter. Director of Information Management (DOIM) until retirement in 1989 as LTC, MSC. Information Officer, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 1989 - 2006. Fully retired twice and practiced Dahn Yoga from 2006. Dahn Yoga, Tai Chi, DahnMudo (Healing Martial Arts) instructor. Dahn Yoga Master and Reiki practitioner 2013. Still play some golf.
John Martin
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Finished bootcamp Dec66. Sailed by troop ship (USS John Pope) to Okinawa Jul67-Jul68. Volunteered for RVN and served from Jul68-Sep69. Had a blast. Was in the transportation, rice paddy patrol, guard and having a good time field.
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Finished bootcamp Dec66. Sailed by troop ship (USS John Pope) to Okinawa Jul67-Jul68. Volunteered for RVN and served from Jul68-Sep69. Had a blast. Was in the transportation, rice paddy patrol, guard and having a good time field.
Jon Blumhardt
Class of 1973
Army, 4 Years
2nd LT Signal Corps telecommunications center MOS, and Race Relations Officer USARPAC
Class of 1973
Army, 4 Years
2nd LT Signal Corps telecommunications center MOS, and Race Relations Officer USARPAC
Joseph East
Class of 2002
Air Force, 5 Years
United States Air Force Reserve. Been in for 5 years, and still going!
Class of 2002
Air Force, 5 Years
United States Air Force Reserve. Been in for 5 years, and still going!
Laura Archer Saucer
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Just retired from the Air Force Reserves after a 7 month deployment to Afghanistan.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Just retired from the Air Force Reserves after a 7 month deployment to Afghanistan.
Lester Crosbie
Class of 1963
Army, 7 Years
Final Rank Captain, served in Viet Nam 1968 through 1970, awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, plus others
Class of 1963
Army, 7 Years
Final Rank Captain, served in Viet Nam 1968 through 1970, awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, plus others
Maria Lanzo Dean
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the Military Intelligence field for over 25 years
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the Military Intelligence field for over 25 years
Melvin K. Harrington
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Join the Navy June 1966, NRTC San Diego, Nas Miramar, USS BENNINGTON CVS20, NAS CAM RANH BAY Det. TAN SON NHUT, RVN. VF21, USS RANGER, VF21 USS CORAL SEA, VF126, VF111. USS CARL VINSON, VF124 NASHVILLE MIRAMAR, Retired Sept 1993. 27 yrs. 3 mon.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
Join the Navy June 1966, NRTC San Diego, Nas Miramar, USS BENNINGTON CVS20, NAS CAM RANH BAY Det. TAN SON NHUT, RVN. VF21, USS RANGER, VF21 USS CORAL SEA, VF126, VF111. USS CARL VINSON, VF124 NASHVILLE MIRAMAR, Retired Sept 1993. 27 yrs. 3 mon.
Michael L. Panning
Class of 1996
Air Force, 10 Years
Security Forces, stationed all over the world, San Antonio, TX, Osan Air Base, Korea, Azores, Portugal, Guam, Warner Robins, Georgia and 3 combat tours to Saudi Arabia, Kosovo, Qatar, Iraq, and Afghanistan
Class of 1996
Air Force, 10 Years
Security Forces, stationed all over the world, San Antonio, TX, Osan Air Base, Korea, Azores, Portugal, Guam, Warner Robins, Georgia and 3 combat tours to Saudi Arabia, Kosovo, Qatar, Iraq, and Afghanistan
Miles Pakaki
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as Aviation Administrations Mate for 20 years. Traveled around the world while onboard the USS Ranger (CVA61), USS Constellation (CVA64) and USS Enterprise (CVN65). Stationed at NAS Miramar Ca., NAS Barbers Point, HI and NAS Lemoore CA.
Class of 1972
Navy, 20+ Years
Served as Aviation Administrations Mate for 20 years. Traveled around the world while onboard the USS Ranger (CVA61), USS Constellation (CVA64) and USS Enterprise (CVN65). Stationed at NAS Miramar Ca., NAS Barbers Point, HI and NAS Lemoore CA.
Mitzi Fukumoto Oppelt
Class of 1971
Navy, 8 Years
Boot camp .. Orlando, FL
tech school .. Bainbridge MD
Naval Communication Station .. Yokosuka, Japan
Cincpacflt .. Pearl Harbor Hawaii
NavCamsEastpac .. Wahiawa Hawaii
Class of 1971
Navy, 8 Years
Boot camp .. Orlando, FL
tech school .. Bainbridge MD
Naval Communication Station .. Yokosuka, Japan
Cincpacflt .. Pearl Harbor Hawaii
NavCamsEastpac .. Wahiawa Hawaii
Nathan Garcia
Class of 1979
Air Force, 6 Years
Served as a "Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic". Basic Training @ Lackland AFB TX July 1979, Chanute AFB Illinois '79-'80, Clark AB, RPI '80-'83, Eglin AFB Florida '83-'84, Osan AB Korea '84-'85. Participated in "Urgent Fury - Grenada Invasion" Oct 1983.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 6 Years
Served as a "Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic". Basic Training @ Lackland AFB TX July 1979, Chanute AFB Illinois '79-'80, Clark AB, RPI '80-'83, Eglin AFB Florida '83-'84, Osan AB Korea '84-'85. Participated in "Urgent Fury - Grenada Invasion" Oct 1983.
Ramon A. Flores Jr
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
SMSgt retired 2008, Fuels Specialist, Headquarters' Staff, Pacific Air Forces Inspector General, Manager. Currently Work with Defense Logistics Agency. Thank you all for serving!
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
SMSgt retired 2008, Fuels Specialist, Headquarters' Staff, Pacific Air Forces Inspector General, Manager. Currently Work with Defense Logistics Agency. Thank you all for serving!
Richard A Killebrew
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
29 years. Pacific, Spain, Brunswick Maine, Scotland, Bremerton Washington, Comthirdflt Hawaii, Norfolk Virginia, Persian Gulf, Yorktown Virginia, Pascagoula Mississippi. Re-commissioned USS WISCONSIN (BB-64)
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
29 years. Pacific, Spain, Brunswick Maine, Scotland, Bremerton Washington, Comthirdflt Hawaii, Norfolk Virginia, Persian Gulf, Yorktown Virginia, Pascagoula Mississippi. Re-commissioned USS WISCONSIN (BB-64)
Richard H. Sato
Class of 1946
Army, 3 Years
11th Airborne Division, 188 Parachute Infantry Regiment
Class of 1946
Army, 3 Years
11th Airborne Division, 188 Parachute Infantry Regiment
Robert B. Dimaculangan
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Army National guard 298th Arty Wahiawa 21/2 yrs., Reg Air Force, 13 Air Force/ 5th Air Force 4 years., Cal Air National Guard 15 yrs. 1 mo. Nike Hercules Air Defense Missles., Communication Specialist both Radio/Telephone inst./repair, station, pbx, and data voice and digital
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Army National guard 298th Arty Wahiawa 21/2 yrs., Reg Air Force, 13 Air Force/ 5th Air Force 4 years., Cal Air National Guard 15 yrs. 1 mo. Nike Hercules Air Defense Missles., Communication Specialist both Radio/Telephone inst./repair, station, pbx, and data voice and digital
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Our Leilehua 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 Leilehua High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Wahiawa are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!