Marion High School Alumni
Marion, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Charlie S | 2012 |
| Charlotte Tuggle | 2011 |
| Debbie Martin | 1969 |
| Jonathan L Tuggle Jonathan L Tuggle | 2014 |
| Ronald Sawyers | 1964 |
| Spenser Smith | 2012 |
| Todd A Yonts Good Looking | 1982 |
| Travis Delp | 2006 |
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
Amber Anderson
Class of 2005
Navy, 2 Years
Stationed on the Geo. H. W. Bush aircraft carrier
Class of 2005
Navy, 2 Years
Stationed on the Geo. H. W. Bush aircraft carrier
Charles H Haulsee
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Beale AFB, California 1966-1968
Hickam AFB, Hawaii 1968-1970
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Beale AFB, California 1966-1968
Hickam AFB, Hawaii 1968-1970
Clay Blevins
Class of 1987
National Guard, 11 Years
Joined the National Guard in 1997. Went to OCS in 1999. Was promoted to CPT in 2006. Mobilized for deployment to Kosovo in July of 2006 and returned in November of 2007. Currently Company Commander of C Co 1-116 Christiansburg Va.
Class of 1987
National Guard, 11 Years
Joined the National Guard in 1997. Went to OCS in 1999. Was promoted to CPT in 2006. Mobilized for deployment to Kosovo in July of 2006 and returned in November of 2007. Currently Company Commander of C Co 1-116 Christiansburg Va.
CPT Robert Powell
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently Active Duty at Army Human Resources Command in Alexandria, VA. Gulf War 1990-1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2004-2005. Primary Certifier for Army Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance claims for injured soldiers. For more info www.tsgli.army.mil
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Currently Active Duty at Army Human Resources Command in Alexandria, VA. Gulf War 1990-1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2004-2005. Primary Certifier for Army Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance claims for injured soldiers. For more info www.tsgli.army.mil
David Anthony Pickle (Tony)
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft metals technology specialist
60th military airlift command
60th military airlift wing
60th equipment maint. squadron
Travis AFB,CA
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft metals technology specialist
60th military airlift command
60th military airlift wing
60th equipment maint. squadron
Travis AFB,CA
David Farrell
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted out of High School in 1976. Served 4 years as an Air Force Security Policeman. Got out went to college. I came back in as a 2nd Lt and have been on AD since 1987 as a Physical Therapist in the Air Force. Plan on retiring from AD Jan 09
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted out of High School in 1976. Served 4 years as an Air Force Security Policeman. Got out went to college. I came back in as a 2nd Lt and have been on AD since 1987 as a Physical Therapist in the Air Force. Plan on retiring from AD Jan 09
David Vicars
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted as a cryptologic signals intelligence analyst in 1976. Served 12 years in Germany and Japan. Retired in 1996 as a First Sergeant at the 101st Airborne, Fort Campbell Ky.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Enlisted as a cryptologic signals intelligence analyst in 1976. Served 12 years in Germany and Japan. Retired in 1996 as a First Sergeant at the 101st Airborne, Fort Campbell Ky.
Edward Hall
Class of 1987
Army, 10 Years
Eddie fought in the first Gulf War with his Army Reserve unit, and when he returned to the States, he left the military to be a family man and to attend college. He and his wife Regina "Kim" Robinson (of Marion) then started their family with a set of twin daughters who also attend MSHS. A few years ago he decided to re-enlist in the Army Reserves, and is currently serving in Iraq. If all goes well, he will return in time to see his daughters graduate, and may decide to pursue his Masters Degree.
Class of 1987
Army, 10 Years
Eddie fought in the first Gulf War with his Army Reserve unit, and when he returned to the States, he left the military to be a family man and to attend college. He and his wife Regina "Kim" Robinson (of Marion) then started their family with a set of twin daughters who also attend MSHS. A few years ago he decided to re-enlist in the Army Reserves, and is currently serving in Iraq. If all goes well, he will return in time to see his daughters graduate, and may decide to pursue his Masters Degree.
Glenn Aker
Class of 1979
Navy, 12 Years
Sonar Technician First Class Petty Officer, Served on USS Mount Vernon LSD-39, USS Preble DDG-46, USS Macdonough DDG-39, USS Mahan DDG-42 and Fleet Training Unit Atlantic (Charleston Detachment) Trained ships and crews in support of tanker escorts in the Pursian Gulf and also in support of Operation Dessert Storm.
Class of 1979
Navy, 12 Years
Sonar Technician First Class Petty Officer, Served on USS Mount Vernon LSD-39, USS Preble DDG-46, USS Macdonough DDG-39, USS Mahan DDG-42 and Fleet Training Unit Atlantic (Charleston Detachment) Trained ships and crews in support of tanker escorts in the Pursian Gulf and also in support of Operation Dessert Storm.
Harold Crofft
Class of 1949
Air Force, 4 Years
Weapons instructor Lackland AFB Texas
Class of 1949
Air Force, 4 Years
Weapons instructor Lackland AFB Texas
James A Boehm
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Served and trained at Lackland AFB San Antonio TX, Sheppard Wichita Falls TX AFB and Carswell AFB Fort Worth TX (Currently navy)
SAC Command worked on B-52s strata-fortress (Nuclear weapons) and KC 135 refueling aircraft. CCI Maintenance division
During the "Cold War" we maintained our nations defense strategic long bombers and refueling aircraft. It was after the US and Vietnam War/conflict. Received and honorable discharge with VA and educational benefits. I was proud to serve and protect America from those that would do us harm. A thank you salute to all our fellow Alumni Service men and women who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces. They are the best in this nation. Thank you alumni for your service.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Served and trained at Lackland AFB San Antonio TX, Sheppard Wichita Falls TX AFB and Carswell AFB Fort Worth TX (Currently navy)
SAC Command worked on B-52s strata-fortress (Nuclear weapons) and KC 135 refueling aircraft. CCI Maintenance division
During the "Cold War" we maintained our nations defense strategic long bombers and refueling aircraft. It was after the US and Vietnam War/conflict. Received and honorable discharge with VA and educational benefits. I was proud to serve and protect America from those that would do us harm. A thank you salute to all our fellow Alumni Service men and women who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces. They are the best in this nation. Thank you alumni for your service.
Jeffrey Pruitt
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a missile and space maintenance officer. Also taught senior ROTC at Clemson University.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as a missile and space maintenance officer. Also taught senior ROTC at Clemson University.
Jonathan "Dale" Brown
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from the Navy in August 1996 from Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine. I served on 5 ships, lived in Europe, Guam, as well as in various regions of the United States.
I served in the first Iraq War, Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. I also served in the conflict over Beirut and Lybia.
I currently hold a B.S. in Business Science from New Hampshire College and M.S. in Business Education from University Southern New Hampshire.
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from the Navy in August 1996 from Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine. I served on 5 ships, lived in Europe, Guam, as well as in various regions of the United States.
I served in the first Iraq War, Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. I also served in the conflict over Beirut and Lybia.
I currently hold a B.S. in Business Science from New Hampshire College and M.S. in Business Education from University Southern New Hampshire.
Kim Goodman Green
Class of 1978
Army, 6 Years
Best experience! Learned so much! Traveled lots!
Class of 1978
Army, 6 Years
Best experience! Learned so much! Traveled lots!
Kimberly Blevins Williams
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Paralegal currently deployed in Middle East
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Paralegal currently deployed in Middle East
Melissa Lee Arnold
Class of 1990
Air Force, 14 Years
Graduated Basic Training in Jan 95. Graduated from Security Forces (then Security Police) tech training. Was certified as a patrolman, desk sergeant and investigator. Became a tech school instructor in 2003. Deployed to Kuwait, Itally and Qatar. Was medically seperated in Feb 2009.
Class of 1990
Air Force, 14 Years
Graduated Basic Training in Jan 95. Graduated from Security Forces (then Security Police) tech training. Was certified as a patrolman, desk sergeant and investigator. Became a tech school instructor in 2003. Deployed to Kuwait, Itally and Qatar. Was medically seperated in Feb 2009.
Steve Lawrence
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Steve Lawrence has been with the military for 29+ years. Joined the United States Army in 1981, spent 10 years on active. He has a little over 19 years with the National Guard. He's been stationed at FT. Knox, KY; Mannheim, Germany (Coleman Barracks); FT. Carson, CO. He was part of the KY National Guard before doing an interstate transfer to the TN National Guard. He deployed to Iraq twice with the 278th ACR (TN. National Guard). 2004-2005 Deployment he was a Tank Platoon Sergeant. His duties included Route clearance, and Convoy Escort. 2009-2010 Deployment he was the night shift Base Defense Operation Center (BDOC) Battle Captain. His duties included tracking convoys, monitoring ground and air status. Collecting all EID Attaches, Small Arms Attaches, Convoy Break Downs, Red Air, and Perimeter Patrol Reports ensuring they were sent to Higher HQ in a timely matter for processing. He is currently training for a deployment to Kuwait (Jan/Feb 2011) were he will work with a Sustainment Brigade as their SPO Plans NCOIC. He is a Master Sergeant, and has received 2 Bronze Star, 3 Army Commendation Medals, 7 Army Achievement Medals, 1 Combat Action Badge, and numerous other Citations/Medals.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Steve Lawrence has been with the military for 29+ years. Joined the United States Army in 1981, spent 10 years on active. He has a little over 19 years with the National Guard. He's been stationed at FT. Knox, KY; Mannheim, Germany (Coleman Barracks); FT. Carson, CO. He was part of the KY National Guard before doing an interstate transfer to the TN National Guard. He deployed to Iraq twice with the 278th ACR (TN. National Guard). 2004-2005 Deployment he was a Tank Platoon Sergeant. His duties included Route clearance, and Convoy Escort. 2009-2010 Deployment he was the night shift Base Defense Operation Center (BDOC) Battle Captain. His duties included tracking convoys, monitoring ground and air status. Collecting all EID Attaches, Small Arms Attaches, Convoy Break Downs, Red Air, and Perimeter Patrol Reports ensuring they were sent to Higher HQ in a timely matter for processing. He is currently training for a deployment to Kuwait (Jan/Feb 2011) were he will work with a Sustainment Brigade as their SPO Plans NCOIC. He is a Master Sergeant, and has received 2 Bronze Star, 3 Army Commendation Medals, 7 Army Achievement Medals, 1 Combat Action Badge, and numerous other Citations/Medals.
Todd Hughes
Class of 2001
National Guard, 7 Years
Transportation Corp. Iraq 2003-2004
Class of 2001
National Guard, 7 Years
Transportation Corp. Iraq 2003-2004
WILLIAM H WAGNER
Class of 1970
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
SERVED 18 MONTHS ACTIVE DUTY, 9 MONTH TOUR IN VIETNAM. JOINED THE LOCAL ARMY RESERVES WHEN IT WAS THE 760TH ENGINEERS. RETIRED FROM THERE AFTER 20 YEARS.
Class of 1970
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
SERVED 18 MONTHS ACTIVE DUTY, 9 MONTH TOUR IN VIETNAM. JOINED THE LOCAL ARMY RESERVES WHEN IT WAS THE 760TH ENGINEERS. RETIRED FROM THERE AFTER 20 YEARS.
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Our Marion 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 Marion High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Marion are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!