Mesa High School Alumni
Mesa, Arizona (AZ)
Recent Members
| Barbara Nelson Barbara Nelson | 1982 |
| Bill Wickard | 1989 |
| Deborah Huson | 1975 |
| Elbert Isch Elbert Isch | 1965 |
| Jo Anne Whittaker | 1975 |
| Michael Jewell | 1975 |
| Monica Ballesteros | 2022 |
| Omar Carrillo | 2013 |
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
Alan Dane Bradley
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
four years active 27 reserve Msg Ret.
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
four years active 27 reserve Msg Ret.
Andrew M. Estes Jr.
Class of 1995
Army, 16 Years
First Sergeant stationed at Fort Hauchuca in Sierra Vista, AZ
Class of 1995
Army, 16 Years
First Sergeant stationed at Fort Hauchuca in Sierra Vista, AZ
Anna O'Shea-Smith, CAPTAIN, USN/NNC
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
I spent 14 years active duty as a Navy Nurse-Spent some time in Okinawa, Japan at Camp Lester...taught Navy Corpsmen at Great Lakes.....and have served in the reserves at NOSC Nashville & Memphis, TN. Currently still in the Reserves-plan to retire in about a year and a half at the rank of a Navy CAPTAIN (O-6).
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
I spent 14 years active duty as a Navy Nurse-Spent some time in Okinawa, Japan at Camp Lester...taught Navy Corpsmen at Great Lakes.....and have served in the reserves at NOSC Nashville & Memphis, TN. Currently still in the Reserves-plan to retire in about a year and a half at the rank of a Navy CAPTAIN (O-6).
Arnel Sanderson
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
Munitions Accountable Supply Officer
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
Munitions Accountable Supply Officer
Ashley McClellan (Eppich)
Class of 2001
Air Force, 5 Years
Career Field (AFSC) - 3S0X1 Personnel
Bases - Elmendorf AFB, AK and Goodfellow AFB, TX
Deployments - Qatar (2004); Guam (2006); Iraq (2006)
Highest Rank Held - SSgt (E-5)
Class of 2001
Air Force, 5 Years
Career Field (AFSC) - 3S0X1 Personnel
Bases - Elmendorf AFB, AK and Goodfellow AFB, TX
Deployments - Qatar (2004); Guam (2006); Iraq (2006)
Highest Rank Held - SSgt (E-5)
Blake Cook
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 9 Years
I spent 6 years in the Marine Corps Reserve and now its been about three years since I went active duty.
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 9 Years
I spent 6 years in the Marine Corps Reserve and now its been about three years since I went active duty.
Blake Doll
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 22 years as an Air Traffic Controler and also a Helicopter Pilot.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 22 years as an Air Traffic Controler and also a Helicopter Pilot.
Brad Dutcher
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
I was an Aviation Ordnanceman., and a Navy instructor. Saw the world , sail the seas, and retired in Sep 2002 as an E-5 with 22 years and 4 months of dedicated service
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
I was an Aviation Ordnanceman., and a Navy instructor. Saw the world , sail the seas, and retired in Sep 2002 as an E-5 with 22 years and 4 months of dedicated service
Brad Dutcher
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
I served for 22 years and four months, and retired september of 2002
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
I served for 22 years and four months, and retired september of 2002
Brandon Sheldon
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
11B infantryman, Bradley crew member, M203 gunner, rifleman, assistant machine gunner, Team Leader, Squad Leader
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
11B infantryman, Bradley crew member, M203 gunner, rifleman, assistant machine gunner, Team Leader, Squad Leader
Brandon Sheldon
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
11B20 Infantryman.
Squad Leader, Team Leader, grenadier, rifleman, Assistant machine gunner, driver, bradley crew member. 10th MTN DIV and 1 Armor Div
Class of 2002
Army, 5 Years
11B20 Infantryman.
Squad Leader, Team Leader, grenadier, rifleman, Assistant machine gunner, driver, bradley crew member. 10th MTN DIV and 1 Armor Div
Bryan E Spears
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Flight Engineer, retired, currently work for Boeing and teach for local university
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Flight Engineer, retired, currently work for Boeing and teach for local university
Colt Reiswig
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
USN diver for 4 years. Accepted to Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1989. Winged as Naval Aviator in 1992. Retired in 2003 as a Lieutenant Commander. Fortunately for me I turned down three airline offers to accept an appointment flying for the Department of Homeland Security.
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
USN diver for 4 years. Accepted to Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1989. Winged as Naval Aviator in 1992. Retired in 2003 as a Lieutenant Commander. Fortunately for me I turned down three airline offers to accept an appointment flying for the Department of Homeland Security.
Dale Janssen
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane,Washinton
92nd Strategic Air Command
Contract Maintenance Sgt.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane,Washinton
92nd Strategic Air Command
Contract Maintenance Sgt.
Dan M Kelly
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 73-77. Saigon 74/75, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii 75-77.
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served 73-77. Saigon 74/75, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii 75-77.
Daniel Ybarra
Class of 1987
Navy, 18 Years
Joined the Navy right after graduation. Spent 10 great years living in San Diego. Got to see the world and loved it.
Class of 1987
Navy, 18 Years
Joined the Navy right after graduation. Spent 10 great years living in San Diego. Got to see the world and loved it.
DARLENE TRYON
Class of 1979
Air Force, 26 Years
I've served in the Air Force for 26 years and retired as a MSgt (Master Sergeant) and I can say I wouldn't have traded it for the world. I entered the military when I was 18 years old wanting to serve my country (as my brother had) with no real direction in life. The military has been nothing but good to me, there are obvious sacrifices you are probably aware of, but the discipline that has been instilled in me and the comradery of the people I have worked with and friends I have made along the way can NEVER be replicated anywhere else, and to ME that is important. I have been to some of the greatest places on earth as well as the worst places on earth and although I may not make a million dollars a year, or drive around in a Ferrari...To me, money is NOT the end all to be all. It is merely something we all have to deal with in order to make our life as comfortable as one requires to survive in life. So, I guess what I'm saying is I love this land of the Free and home of the Free…God Bless America.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 26 Years
I've served in the Air Force for 26 years and retired as a MSgt (Master Sergeant) and I can say I wouldn't have traded it for the world. I entered the military when I was 18 years old wanting to serve my country (as my brother had) with no real direction in life. The military has been nothing but good to me, there are obvious sacrifices you are probably aware of, but the discipline that has been instilled in me and the comradery of the people I have worked with and friends I have made along the way can NEVER be replicated anywhere else, and to ME that is important. I have been to some of the greatest places on earth as well as the worst places on earth and although I may not make a million dollars a year, or drive around in a Ferrari...To me, money is NOT the end all to be all. It is merely something we all have to deal with in order to make our life as comfortable as one requires to survive in life. So, I guess what I'm saying is I love this land of the Free and home of the Free…God Bless America.
Douglas L. Owensby
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
Served in the 2nd Bn 504th airborne infantry, special force training, and Ranger training. Mission in Vietnam, and Panama canal zone.
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
Served in the 2nd Bn 504th airborne infantry, special force training, and Ranger training. Mission in Vietnam, and Panama canal zone.
Earl Rogers
Class of 1978
Army, 9 Years
US Army Res. 8th/40th Armour 19Delta Cav Scout, (Tow Gunner,APC Driver,ITV Gunner and Driver, NBC acting NCO.
Class of 1978
Army, 9 Years
US Army Res. 8th/40th Armour 19Delta Cav Scout, (Tow Gunner,APC Driver,ITV Gunner and Driver, NBC acting NCO.
Ernest M. Urquieta
Class of 1987
Army, 18 Years
Platoon Leader in charge of a 32 man platoon conducting Combat Operations in Mosul, Iraq Oct 2004-Nov 2005.
Class of 1987
Army, 18 Years
Platoon Leader in charge of a 32 man platoon conducting Combat Operations in Mosul, Iraq Oct 2004-Nov 2005.
Fiber (ed) vaughn
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Great man, my brother, passed away from cancer 1 year ago this month
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Great man, my brother, passed away from cancer 1 year ago this month
Frank Luna
Class of 1990
Army, 20+ Years
Active Military at Ft. Bragg, NC. 82nd Airborne Paratrooper, retired Army National Guard in Arizona. SFC.
Class of 1990
Army, 20+ Years
Active Military at Ft. Bragg, NC. 82nd Airborne Paratrooper, retired Army National Guard in Arizona. SFC.
Frederick john tackitt
Class of 1991
Army, 20+ Years
Staff Sergeant stationed at Fort Stewart, GA
Senior Petroleum Laboratory Sergeant
Class of 1991
Army, 20+ Years
Staff Sergeant stationed at Fort Stewart, GA
Senior Petroleum Laboratory Sergeant
gilbert e. vaughn
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
served with the Rangers, 82nd, 101st Airborne units
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
served with the Rangers, 82nd, 101st Airborne units
Gwenna (Owens) Richardson
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Joined Aug 5 1980 as an E1, Chap/Redeye Repairer. Was active and National Guard for a total of 20+ years. Retired 2001.
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Joined Aug 5 1980 as an E1, Chap/Redeye Repairer. Was active and National Guard for a total of 20+ years. Retired 2001.
Hugh B Johnson
Class of 1975
Navy, 4 Years
Basic in San Diego
USS Chicago CG-11 From 76-79
Three Westpac cruises
Shellback
Class of 1975
Navy, 4 Years
Basic in San Diego
USS Chicago CG-11 From 76-79
Three Westpac cruises
Shellback
Jack Ong
Class of 1958
Navy, 6 Years
Photojournalist stationed with ComNavBase in the Philippines (Subic Bay Naval Base -- r&r and ship repair support for Navy in Vietnam)
Class of 1958
Navy, 6 Years
Photojournalist stationed with ComNavBase in the Philippines (Subic Bay Naval Base -- r&r and ship repair support for Navy in Vietnam)
Jason M Kissling
Class of 1999
Air Force, 5 Years
Enlisted in June 2002 to active duty AF as a crew chief on KC-135 aircraft. Currently serving in the AZ Air National Guard. Served in numerous campaigns around the world including Operation Enduring / Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1999
Air Force, 5 Years
Enlisted in June 2002 to active duty AF as a crew chief on KC-135 aircraft. Currently serving in the AZ Air National Guard. Served in numerous campaigns around the world including Operation Enduring / Iraqi Freedom.
Joe Watkins
Class of 1957
Navy, 3 Years
After Basic and Electronics School remainder of tour spent on USS Harveson home ported at Pearl Harbor.
Class of 1957
Navy, 3 Years
After Basic and Electronics School remainder of tour spent on USS Harveson home ported at Pearl Harbor.
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Our Mesa 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 Mesa High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Mesa are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!