Mt Carmel High School Alumni
San Diego, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Aree Aree Burke | 1979 |
| Carrie David | 1996 |
| Curtis Puckett Curtis Puckett | 1978 |
| Danielle Danielle Forlano | 1991 |
| David Ryan | 1977 |
| John Holmes | 2024 |
| Larry Clinton Tinkle | 1945 |
| Martin Bomis | 1989 |
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
Adam B.Prescott
Class of 1987
Navy, 5 Years
Aviation Machinist Mate
Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron VAQ-133
AIMD-Whidbey Island Washington
Served on the USS Abraham Lincoln an USS Forrestal
Desert Storm Veteran
Class of 1987
Navy, 5 Years
Aviation Machinist Mate
Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron VAQ-133
AIMD-Whidbey Island Washington
Served on the USS Abraham Lincoln an USS Forrestal
Desert Storm Veteran
Barry Pealstrom
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
21 years as a fast attack submariner. Deployed 6 times onboard USS Parche, the most decorated submarine in the US fleet. Retired as a Chief, son at USNA.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
21 years as a fast attack submariner. Deployed 6 times onboard USS Parche, the most decorated submarine in the US fleet. Retired as a Chief, son at USNA.
Bob Nesbit
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Korean linguist in the Air Force for 20 years. 10 years of my career was spent in Korea keeping the morning calm. Flew AWACS for Operation Southern Watch. Stationed at the Presidio of Monterey in CA, Osan Air Base, Ft. Meade, Tinker Air Force Base. Retired in 2005 with 20 years of service.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Korean linguist in the Air Force for 20 years. 10 years of my career was spent in Korea keeping the morning calm. Flew AWACS for Operation Southern Watch. Stationed at the Presidio of Monterey in CA, Osan Air Base, Ft. Meade, Tinker Air Force Base. Retired in 2005 with 20 years of service.
Bryan Clayton
Class of 1986
Air Force, 17 Years
Castle AFB, Merced, CA 1990-94
Yokota AB, Japan (Tokyo) 94-97
Incirlik AB, Turkey 97-00
Edwards AFB, CA, (Lancaster) 00-04
Little Rock AFB, AR 04-present (maybe until retiement!)
C-130 E/H/J Model Hydraulics Instructor
Class of 1986
Air Force, 17 Years
Castle AFB, Merced, CA 1990-94
Yokota AB, Japan (Tokyo) 94-97
Incirlik AB, Turkey 97-00
Edwards AFB, CA, (Lancaster) 00-04
Little Rock AFB, AR 04-present (maybe until retiement!)
C-130 E/H/J Model Hydraulics Instructor
Carl Prescott
Class of 1984
Army, 12 Years
12 Years Service in the U.S. Army. In the Armored Cavalry. Numerous deployments. While stationed in Germany, I spent 5 years patroling the "Iron Curtain" : East German - Czecholslavakian Border. I served with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. 1990-1991. 1992 to 1996 was spent Stateside as part of a Rapid Deployment Force.
Class of 1984
Army, 12 Years
12 Years Service in the U.S. Army. In the Armored Cavalry. Numerous deployments. While stationed in Germany, I spent 5 years patroling the "Iron Curtain" : East German - Czecholslavakian Border. I served with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. 1990-1991. 1992 to 1996 was spent Stateside as part of a Rapid Deployment Force.
Casey Martin
Class of 2002
Army, 3 Years
OIF 08-09
Currently serving as Battalion Adjutant
Class of 2002
Army, 3 Years
OIF 08-09
Currently serving as Battalion Adjutant
Gary Billburg
Class of 1982
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Flight Mechanic and hoist operator on HH-60 jayhawk helicopter.
Class of 1982
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Flight Mechanic and hoist operator on HH-60 jayhawk helicopter.
Greg Doughty
Class of 1989
Navy, 8 Years
U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer, H-46 Aircrew and Aviation Electrician.
Class of 1989
Navy, 8 Years
U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer, H-46 Aircrew and Aviation Electrician.
Howard Brown
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
Supply Division 7 - Data Systems Technician Second Class Petty Officer - Mostly served on the USS Cape Cod (AD-43. Made one West Pac.
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
Supply Division 7 - Data Systems Technician Second Class Petty Officer - Mostly served on the USS Cape Cod (AD-43. Made one West Pac.
Jason Wos
Class of 1989
Army, 11 Years
Served in Special Ops while on active duty, then joined the reserves.
Class of 1989
Army, 11 Years
Served in Special Ops while on active duty, then joined the reserves.
Jenine Putman-Kopet
Class of 1988
Air Force, 12 Years
What a journey and one I will never regret. Spent two terms Active duty air force spending equal to 4 years overseas with deployments all over the world and one term in the Air National Guard back in San Diego. I would have gone back as a commissioned officer, but after gaining my Masters Degree in business, I decided to stay in the education field and settle down.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 12 Years
What a journey and one I will never regret. Spent two terms Active duty air force spending equal to 4 years overseas with deployments all over the world and one term in the Air National Guard back in San Diego. I would have gone back as a commissioned officer, but after gaining my Masters Degree in business, I decided to stay in the education field and settle down.
Jenine Putman-Kopet
Class of 1988
Air Force, 8 Years
8 years active and another 4 years Air National Guard.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 8 Years
8 years active and another 4 years Air National Guard.
John Griffing
Class of 1985
Air Force, 6 Years
TX, NJ 1990-1991
Germany 1991-1993
Greece 1993-1994
Turkey 1994-1995
Robins AFB, GA 1995-1996
Class of 1985
Air Force, 6 Years
TX, NJ 1990-1991
Germany 1991-1993
Greece 1993-1994
Turkey 1994-1995
Robins AFB, GA 1995-1996
Katherine Covington Austin
Class of 1991
Navy, 13 Years
I am a physician in the Navy currently stationed overseas in Italy but returning this summer to VA
Class of 1991
Navy, 13 Years
I am a physician in the Navy currently stationed overseas in Italy but returning this summer to VA
Kyndra M. Humphreys
Class of 1998
Air Force, 20+ Years
I'm a Registered Nurse working in inpatient obstetrics.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 20+ Years
I'm a Registered Nurse working in inpatient obstetrics.
Mary Annabelle Villarey
Class of 2001
Army, 3 Years
Basic Training at Fort Jackson
AIT at Fort Gordon
Stationed Fort Hood
Class of 2001
Army, 3 Years
Basic Training at Fort Jackson
AIT at Fort Gordon
Stationed Fort Hood
Merle Long Jr.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Three days after graduation, I went to Military Police (MP) School for a short duration. As an MP, doing tours in Korea, Fort Ord, CA, and Wheeler AFB, HI. In 1987, switched over to Combat Engineers, doing tours at Fort Hood, TX, Germany, Fort Riley, KS, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Korea and final destination, Fort Lewis, WA.
The most fun I had while in the Army, had to be first, Fort Ord, CA conducting Law Enforcement duties, second at Fort Riley Kansas - the numerous deployments, a raging forest fire in Idaho in 94, third, two years as a Demolition's Instructor at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and last, my assignment at Fort Lewis, Washington.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Three days after graduation, I went to Military Police (MP) School for a short duration. As an MP, doing tours in Korea, Fort Ord, CA, and Wheeler AFB, HI. In 1987, switched over to Combat Engineers, doing tours at Fort Hood, TX, Germany, Fort Riley, KS, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Korea and final destination, Fort Lewis, WA.
The most fun I had while in the Army, had to be first, Fort Ord, CA conducting Law Enforcement duties, second at Fort Riley Kansas - the numerous deployments, a raging forest fire in Idaho in 94, third, two years as a Demolition's Instructor at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and last, my assignment at Fort Lewis, Washington.
Michelle Tarner
Class of 1987
Air Force, 7 Years
As of this writing, Michelle is a Captain in the USAF. She is finally working with the space systems and I fully believe that she will one day visit the stars in person.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 7 Years
As of this writing, Michelle is a Captain in the USAF. She is finally working with the space systems and I fully believe that she will one day visit the stars in person.
Paul Hunt
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Aircraft Electrician on A-4, F-4, and F/A-18 aircraft. Stationed at MCAS El Toro and MCAS Miramar. Retired 2002 as GySgt.
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Aircraft Electrician on A-4, F-4, and F/A-18 aircraft. Stationed at MCAS El Toro and MCAS Miramar. Retired 2002 as GySgt.
PAUL MUNSTERMAN
Class of 1982
Army, 3 Years
I was trained as a Military Policeman at Fort McClellan,,AL for 4 mos. Upon graduation from there I spent the next 2 1/2 years at Fort Knox, Ky. There I became Breatalyzer Certified and Radar certified. I also was attached to CID where I really enjoyed myself.
Class of 1982
Army, 3 Years
I was trained as a Military Policeman at Fort McClellan,,AL for 4 mos. Upon graduation from there I spent the next 2 1/2 years at Fort Knox, Ky. There I became Breatalyzer Certified and Radar certified. I also was attached to CID where I really enjoyed myself.
Randall W. Albrecht II
Class of 1989
Air Force, 9 Years
SR-71 & U-2 Crew Chief - Desert Storm, Desert Shield, RAF Alconbury, Osan Air Base Korea and Istres, France.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 9 Years
SR-71 & U-2 Crew Chief - Desert Storm, Desert Shield, RAF Alconbury, Osan Air Base Korea and Istres, France.
Raymond Guerra
Class of 2004
Navy, 2 Years
Information Systems Technician Third Class. Enlisted August 2004. Reported onboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN70). Currently boots on ground in the Horn of Africa.
Class of 2004
Navy, 2 Years
Information Systems Technician Third Class. Enlisted August 2004. Reported onboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN70). Currently boots on ground in the Horn of Africa.
Rebecca (Becki) Rudderow
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
Served in Hawaii (tough assignment...) as an Administrative Specialist (71L) One month in Korea. Army Reserve for 3 years.
I am still working for Uncle Sam as a GS12 Senior Program Analyst for the Department of Treasury.
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
Served in Hawaii (tough assignment...) as an Administrative Specialist (71L) One month in Korea. Army Reserve for 3 years.
I am still working for Uncle Sam as a GS12 Senior Program Analyst for the Department of Treasury.
Rich Clark
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Desert Storm/Shield, Assigned to Andrews AFB, MD during the 09/11 events, Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Desert Storm/Shield, Assigned to Andrews AFB, MD during the 09/11 events, Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
Scott Cook
Class of 2000
Navy, 6 Years
Naval Flight Officer flying E-2C early warning aircraft.
Class of 2000
Navy, 6 Years
Naval Flight Officer flying E-2C early warning aircraft.
Tom Stinchfield
Class of 1996
Navy, 3 Years
Dentist in the US Navy currently serving in Okinawa Japan with family.
Class of 1996
Navy, 3 Years
Dentist in the US Navy currently serving in Okinawa Japan with family.
Wendy Harter
Class of 1981
Army, 30 Years
Currently a Brigadier General in the Army Medical Department. Currently the FORSCOM Command Surgeon, about to take command of Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. A wonderful lifetime of service to our nation and service members around the world
Class of 1981
Army, 30 Years
Currently a Brigadier General in the Army Medical Department. Currently the FORSCOM Command Surgeon, about to take command of Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. A wonderful lifetime of service to our nation and service members around the world
Wendy L. Latimore
Class of 1987
Navy, 13 Years
Legalman First Class. Not lucky enough to deploy;stationed in SD, RTC Great Lakes, & PR. Now Legal Officer in China Lake waiting for the next great adventure.
Class of 1987
Navy, 13 Years
Legalman First Class. Not lucky enough to deploy;stationed in SD, RTC Great Lakes, & PR. Now Legal Officer in China Lake waiting for the next great adventure.
Wendy Latimore
Class of 1987
Navy, 13 Years
Served from April 1993-December 2006 as a Navy Legalman.
Class of 1987
Navy, 13 Years
Served from April 1993-December 2006 as a Navy Legalman.
William Ryan
Class of 1977
Navy, 24 Years
Actually graduated in 1976 but did not receive diploma until 1977. Enlisted USN. June 1976 and retired April 2000. Retired as SCPO
Class of 1977
Navy, 24 Years
Actually graduated in 1976 but did not receive diploma until 1977. Enlisted USN. June 1976 and retired April 2000. Retired as SCPO
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1988 Yearbook?
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Our Mt Carmel 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 Mt Carmel High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in San Diego are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!