Mira Costa High School Alumni
Manhattan Beach, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Barbara Barbara Crutchfield | 1974 |
| Dalton Buckels | 1987 |
| Dennis Dutson | 1968 |
| George George King | 1960 |
| Kevin Sheffield | 1989 |
| Michael Migliorini | 1984 |
| Starrla Cute | 1994 |
| Vanessa Warner | 2009 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
Have you lost your Mira Costa High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Mustangs lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
Cary Reese
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I served 3 years in the USMC. I worked as a rifle range instructor. I also served 2 years in the USN. I was stationed on the USS KITTY HAWK. I do a tour overseas in each branch. I was in Viet Nam with the USMC and back again wespac on the Kitty Hawk
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I served 3 years in the USMC. I worked as a rifle range instructor. I also served 2 years in the USN. I was stationed on the USS KITTY HAWK. I do a tour overseas in each branch. I was in Viet Nam with the USMC and back again wespac on the Kitty Hawk
Chris Laursen
Class of 1999
Navy, 4 Years
GSM, Shell-back, Plank Owner, '00-'04
2 ships, stayed on the Best Coast
Class of 1999
Navy, 4 Years
GSM, Shell-back, Plank Owner, '00-'04
2 ships, stayed on the Best Coast
Colonel (Retired) Casey Miner
Class of 1988
Army, 29 Years
Served in the Army overseas, in the Pentagon and in support of numerous conflict operations.
Class of 1988
Army, 29 Years
Served in the Army overseas, in the Pentagon and in support of numerous conflict operations.
David R Jones
Class of 1982
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4) with over 30 years active duty.
Class of 1982
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4) with over 30 years active duty.
Dwight March
Class of 1959
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 3 years in London England. My first child, a girl, was born in London.
Class of 1959
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 3 years in London England. My first child, a girl, was born in London.
Gary Farmer
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served on active duty from 1967 to 1971 as a Security Policeman. Went to Viet Nam in 1969 and 1970. Completed over 17 years in the Air Force Reserve as an Operations Officer, retiring in 1991.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served on active duty from 1967 to 1971 as a Security Policeman. Went to Viet Nam in 1969 and 1970. Completed over 17 years in the Air Force Reserve as an Operations Officer, retiring in 1991.
Gary M. Montgomery
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Computer Technician - NCOIC Computer Maintenance, NCOIC Quality Control, Computer Branch. I had tours in Air Training Command, Strategic Air Command, Alaskan Air Command, Air Force Communications Command, US Air Forces Europe, and Tactical Air Command. I served from March 1968 until February 1991.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Computer Technician - NCOIC Computer Maintenance, NCOIC Quality Control, Computer Branch. I had tours in Air Training Command, Strategic Air Command, Alaskan Air Command, Air Force Communications Command, US Air Forces Europe, and Tactical Air Command. I served from March 1968 until February 1991.
gerald abbott
Class of 1967
Army, 6 Years
U.S.Army 2 years active 4 inactive U.S. Coast Guard 6 years reserve
Class of 1967
Army, 6 Years
U.S.Army 2 years active 4 inactive U.S. Coast Guard 6 years reserve
Gordon D. South
Class of 1956
Air Force, 4 Years
6 month Technical school, Crash Fire Truck and Special Purpose Vehical Technician.
Class of 1956
Air Force, 4 Years
6 month Technical school, Crash Fire Truck and Special Purpose Vehical Technician.
Henry Turk
Class of 1956
Air Force, 20+ Years
Chief Meteorologist USAF Hurricane Hunters
Class of 1956
Air Force, 20+ Years
Chief Meteorologist USAF Hurricane Hunters
James D elude
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
5 weeks basic training at lack land afb in Texas,28 weeks in tech school at Canute fab in Ilinois.I spent 2 1/2 years at Oxnard fab in California.My last year was at Thule fab in Greenland.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
5 weeks basic training at lack land afb in Texas,28 weeks in tech school at Canute fab in Ilinois.I spent 2 1/2 years at Oxnard fab in California.My last year was at Thule fab in Greenland.
Janet Gregory
Class of 1974
Army, 2 Years
91B
1st AD, 47th Med. Monteeth Kassern, Furth, Germany
Class of 1974
Army, 2 Years
91B
1st AD, 47th Med. Monteeth Kassern, Furth, Germany
Jeff Cooper (Farthing)
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
I was stationed in Viernheim, Germany, from 1967-1969, following Basic and MOS training at Fort Ord.
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
I was stationed in Viernheim, Germany, from 1967-1969, following Basic and MOS training at Fort Ord.
Joe Nazarian
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Spent two tours overseas in the AFNB before returning stateside.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Spent two tours overseas in the AFNB before returning stateside.
John Martin
Class of 1964
Army, 6 Years
Combat Medic in Vietnam in Infantry x 1 year
Surgical Tech. in Saigon x 1 year
Psych. unit case manager x 1 year
Psychometrician x 1 year
Class of 1964
Army, 6 Years
Combat Medic in Vietnam in Infantry x 1 year
Surgical Tech. in Saigon x 1 year
Psych. unit case manager x 1 year
Psychometrician x 1 year
Kevin Jinks
Class of 1989
Air Force, 4 Years
A-10 Crew Chief, Desert Storm Vet., Osan, Korea 1993-1994.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 4 Years
A-10 Crew Chief, Desert Storm Vet., Osan, Korea 1993-1994.
Kirsten Ellis
Class of 2010
Air Force, 6 Years
Capt Ellis M46N3E Registered Nurse ICU
Class of 2010
Air Force, 6 Years
Capt Ellis M46N3E Registered Nurse ICU
Melanie Moss
Class of 1999
Navy, 7 Years
Did active duty for 5 1/2 years and reserves for 2 years so it's actually 7 1/2 I served :) I was a Photographer mate which combined with other jobs and became Mass Communication specialist. I did 3 deployments and 2 of them were during war time, I participated in Operation Anaconda, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom...you know all of them as The Global War on Terrorism! I actually am still in the Reserves with only 2 months left!! I will be seperating as a 2nd Class Petty Officer!
Class of 1999
Navy, 7 Years
Did active duty for 5 1/2 years and reserves for 2 years so it's actually 7 1/2 I served :) I was a Photographer mate which combined with other jobs and became Mass Communication specialist. I did 3 deployments and 2 of them were during war time, I participated in Operation Anaconda, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom...you know all of them as The Global War on Terrorism! I actually am still in the Reserves with only 2 months left!! I will be seperating as a 2nd Class Petty Officer!
Phillip Aguiar
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
Deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, in 2007, and currently deployed in Afghanistan from 2009, Operation Enduring freedom.
Class of 2003
Army, 5 Years
Deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, in 2007, and currently deployed in Afghanistan from 2009, Operation Enduring freedom.
Roger Blackshear
Class of 1980
Navy, 4 Years
Uss Enterprise Radio man All Navy Wrestling team.
Class of 1980
Navy, 4 Years
Uss Enterprise Radio man All Navy Wrestling team.
Sean Tobias Ambriz
Class of 2007
Army, 5 Years
Two tours of duty in Afghanistan, 2 Bronze stars with Valor, Purple Heart, 2 Combat accomadations medals.
Class of 2007
Army, 5 Years
Two tours of duty in Afghanistan, 2 Bronze stars with Valor, Purple Heart, 2 Combat accomadations medals.
Thomas D Mitchell
Class of 1978
Air Force, 15 Years
Almost 15 full years of active duty and also in the Air Force Reserves since 1992, to date. I also served in 8 different countries during Operation Desert Storm.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 15 Years
Almost 15 full years of active duty and also in the Air Force Reserves since 1992, to date. I also served in 8 different countries during Operation Desert Storm.
Thomas Hocking
Class of 1966
Air Force Reserves, 27 Years
After 9 Yrs with the USN I changed to the USAF to use my degree in Fire Protection. Served in Germany, Spain. Japan, Holland and all over the U.S.
Class of 1966
Air Force Reserves, 27 Years
After 9 Yrs with the USN I changed to the USAF to use my degree in Fire Protection. Served in Germany, Spain. Japan, Holland and all over the U.S.
Tim Martinich
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
02E20-Trombone Player
6th Army Band
Presidio San Francisco
1971-1974
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
02E20-Trombone Player
6th Army Band
Presidio San Francisco
1971-1974
Tony Micu
Class of 1964
Air Force, 5 Years
DC-130 Crew Chief ( aircraft mechanic). 1967-1971 Davis Monthan, AFB - , Arizona, Bien Hoa AB, South Vietnam, Danang AB, South Vietnam and U-Tapao, Thailand.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 5 Years
DC-130 Crew Chief ( aircraft mechanic). 1967-1971 Davis Monthan, AFB - , Arizona, Bien Hoa AB, South Vietnam, Danang AB, South Vietnam and U-Tapao, Thailand.
Alumni Stories
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School News
Agape's Children - Freed from the Streets
Story of Darla's journey to Kenya meeting street boys and their stories. Then what happened when she tried to help them.
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Our Mira Costa 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 Mira Costa High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Manhattan Beach are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!