Lincoln High School Alumni
Tacoma, Washington (WA)

Recent Members
Darlene A Carter Perry | 1974 |
James Womack | 1968 |
Larry Genschorck | 1969 |
Larry May | 1961 |
Laura Castrilli | 1982 |
Shelley Gordon Waldaias | 1969 |
Tiory Watson | 2015 |
Wendy Kerns | 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


DALE FLOYD MARTIN
Class of 1960
Army, 4 Years
Was in basic training in CA when Kennedy was assonated. Went to Fort Devens for training as a morose code intercept operator. Took a boat to Germany and was stationed outside of Munich for two years. Then went to Viet-Nam until I was discharged as an E-5 in 1967.
Class of 1960
Army, 4 Years
Was in basic training in CA when Kennedy was assonated. Went to Fort Devens for training as a morose code intercept operator. Took a boat to Germany and was stationed outside of Munich for two years. Then went to Viet-Nam until I was discharged as an E-5 in 1967.

Dave Peterson
Class of 1972
Air Force, 10 Years
Electronic warfare with security service(Okinawa)6990th security Sq. Special Agent (Technical Services)with the AFOSI Dist 10 and 13.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 10 Years
Electronic warfare with security service(Okinawa)6990th security Sq. Special Agent (Technical Services)with the AFOSI Dist 10 and 13.

David L. Noble
Class of 1983
Army, 10 Years
Served US Army 83-86
Oregon National Guard 86-91
Lance Missile Crewman, Custodial Agent securing tactical nuclear warheads, TAMMS Clerk for Combat Engineer Bn.
Class of 1983
Army, 10 Years
Served US Army 83-86
Oregon National Guard 86-91
Lance Missile Crewman, Custodial Agent securing tactical nuclear warheads, TAMMS Clerk for Combat Engineer Bn.

David Swory
Class of 1990
Air Force, 19 Years
Joined the Air Force after High School. Deployed twice to Operation Iraqi Freedom, recently returned from a deployment with the Army to Baghdad Iraq. Enjoyed my time on the swim team and in the Forestry Program at Lincoln where I learned a lot about being a leader from Mr. Keppler, former Forestry Teacher. Currently have an assignment to England where I will do three more years before retiring after 24 yrs of service. I'm a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Air Force Sergeants Association.
Class of 1990
Air Force, 19 Years
Joined the Air Force after High School. Deployed twice to Operation Iraqi Freedom, recently returned from a deployment with the Army to Baghdad Iraq. Enjoyed my time on the swim team and in the Forestry Program at Lincoln where I learned a lot about being a leader from Mr. Keppler, former Forestry Teacher. Currently have an assignment to England where I will do three more years before retiring after 24 yrs of service. I'm a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Air Force Sergeants Association.

Erika Tucker
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
8 active duty, 13 Reserves. Stationed at Norad, Colorado Springs 1970-74. Stationed at Norton AFB 1975-1992. Retired in 1992
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
8 active duty, 13 Reserves. Stationed at Norad, Colorado Springs 1970-74. Stationed at Norton AFB 1975-1992. Retired in 1992

Franklin McClintock
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Basic training in San Diego. Communication Technician training in Pensacola, Florida, 2 years at the Naval Communication Station, Honolulu, Hawaii, transferred to the Naval Communication Station, Adak,Alaska. Great experience.
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Basic training in San Diego. Communication Technician training in Pensacola, Florida, 2 years at the Naval Communication Station, Honolulu, Hawaii, transferred to the Naval Communication Station, Adak,Alaska. Great experience.

Gary Richard Castellane
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Signal Corps, Specialist 5th Class, Cryptographic Equipment Specialist, USARL - Ft. RIchardson, Fort Wainwright, Fort Greely. January 1968 to January 1971.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Signal Corps, Specialist 5th Class, Cryptographic Equipment Specialist, USARL - Ft. RIchardson, Fort Wainwright, Fort Greely. January 1968 to January 1971.

Gary Rolf
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20 Years
T-38 Instructor (jet in the photo), C-130's, and Beech King Airs. TX, HI, and AK. It was a good time!
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20 Years
T-38 Instructor (jet in the photo), C-130's, and Beech King Airs. TX, HI, and AK. It was a good time!


Jeffrey Bantay
Class of 2001
Army, 15 Years
Served 15 years in the U.S. Army. Lincoln High School Class of 2001.
Class of 2001
Army, 15 Years
Served 15 years in the U.S. Army. Lincoln High School Class of 2001.

Joan Needham (Huffman)
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 21 years as an Aviation Structural Mechanic (AMS). Retired in May 2005 as an AMC.
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 21 years as an Aviation Structural Mechanic (AMS). Retired in May 2005 as an AMC.

Joy Fowlkes
Class of 1979
Air Force, 21 Years
Served over 20 years as an AMMO troop (IYAAYAS) and in Occupational Safety. Stationed in the Pacific, Europe, and all over the U.S. Retired 2000. Miss it still.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 21 Years
Served over 20 years as an AMMO troop (IYAAYAS) and in Occupational Safety. Stationed in the Pacific, Europe, and all over the U.S. Retired 2000. Miss it still.

Keith Francis
Class of 1956
Air Force, 20+ Years
Mech. over two engins SAC B-52 C-141 MAC Served at Loring Main, McCord AFB WA. 41/2 years REGULAR 22 1/2 RESERVERS TOTAL 28
Class of 1956
Air Force, 20+ Years
Mech. over two engins SAC B-52 C-141 MAC Served at Loring Main, McCord AFB WA. 41/2 years REGULAR 22 1/2 RESERVERS TOTAL 28

Laurence (Larry) Dobson
Class of 1962
Navy, 6 Years
Submarines in Pearl Harbor. QM2(SS)
Class of 1962
Navy, 6 Years
Submarines in Pearl Harbor. QM2(SS)

Laurence (Larry) Dobson
Class of 1962
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Infantry Branch and Signal Corp. Enlisted to SFC and then Officer to Major.
Class of 1962
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Infantry Branch and Signal Corp. Enlisted to SFC and then Officer to Major.

Lelan Kenoyer
Class of 1955
Coast Guard, 3 Years
Weather Patrol November Station: Jan 55
Electronic Technician
Lightship Relief WAL508:
Swiftsure;Umatilla,Columbia River 1958
Class of 1955
Coast Guard, 3 Years
Weather Patrol November Station: Jan 55
Electronic Technician
Lightship Relief WAL508:
Swiftsure;Umatilla,Columbia River 1958

Marvin (Buddy) Looney
Class of 1975
Army, 5 Years
81mn mortars forward observe
1st ban. 15th Inf. Germany
Class of 1975
Army, 5 Years
81mn mortars forward observe
1st ban. 15th Inf. Germany

Paul James
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Four years Marine Corps and the remainder Army for a total of 23 years active duty.
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Four years Marine Corps and the remainder Army for a total of 23 years active duty.

Paul Suppes
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Traffic Controller, was a forward air controller in Binh Thuy Vietnam.
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Traffic Controller, was a forward air controller in Binh Thuy Vietnam.


Robert (Bob) Little
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Chu Lai Vietnam 1969 - 70. Attached to the 1st Marine Air Wing Group Security Unit.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Chu Lai Vietnam 1969 - 70. Attached to the 1st Marine Air Wing Group Security Unit.

Robert (HYUN) Williams
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Robert went in to the Marine Corps right after High and did 4 yrs, after he got out Robert join the Army Reserve and been deployed 3 time. He currently in fulltime again and station in Londonderry, NH. If you need to contact him you can email him at robert.m.williams1@us.army.mil
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Robert went in to the Marine Corps right after High and did 4 yrs, after he got out Robert join the Army Reserve and been deployed 3 time. He currently in fulltime again and station in Londonderry, NH. If you need to contact him you can email him at robert.m.williams1@us.army.mil


Robert Hager
Class of 1955
Army, 2 Years
Served in US Army Signal Corps
Ft Huachuca for 2 years.
Class of 1955
Army, 2 Years
Served in US Army Signal Corps
Ft Huachuca for 2 years.

Ted Kerzie
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Captain, Philippines,13th AF Pacific Command
Photo Intelligence, 1966-68. March Air Force Base California 1968-70, Photo Precision Lab 1st Moon Landing 1969.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Captain, Philippines,13th AF Pacific Command
Photo Intelligence, 1966-68. March Air Force Base California 1968-70, Photo Precision Lab 1st Moon Landing 1969.

Ted Kerzie
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Captain, Philippines,13th AF Pacific Command
Photo Intelligence, 1966-68. March Air Force Base California 1968-70, Photo Precision Lab 1st Moon Landing 1969.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Captain, Philippines,13th AF Pacific Command
Photo Intelligence, 1966-68. March Air Force Base California 1968-70, Photo Precision Lab 1st Moon Landing 1969.

Therese (Affholter) Nation
Class of 1988
Army, 7 Years
Served in the Signal Corp. stationed at Camp Casey, Korea 90-91, Fort Riley, KS 91-94, then Firt Lewis 94-96.
Class of 1988
Army, 7 Years
Served in the Signal Corp. stationed at Camp Casey, Korea 90-91, Fort Riley, KS 91-94, then Firt Lewis 94-96.

Therese Affholter
Class of 1988
Army, 7 Years
I was a switchboard operator and spent time at Camp Casey, Korea (90-91); Fort Riley, Kansas (91-94); and Fort Lewis (94-97).
Class of 1988
Army, 7 Years
I was a switchboard operator and spent time at Camp Casey, Korea (90-91); Fort Riley, Kansas (91-94); and Fort Lewis (94-97).

William E. Zak
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
1965-1985. Europe, Far East, Pentagon. Advisor to South Vietnamese combat troops 1967.
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
1965-1985. Europe, Far East, Pentagon. Advisor to South Vietnamese combat troops 1967.
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Our Lincoln 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 Lincoln High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Tacoma are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!