Newburgh Free Academy High School Graduates
Newburgh, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Dana Marazzito Dana Marazzito | 1964 |
| Emmett Tabor | 1996 |
| Greg Felder | 1979 |
| Michelle Buckley | 1974 |
| Peter Brooks | 1959 |
| Richard Devoti | 1965 |
| Sharon Gerald | 1971 |
| Vanessa Cheatham | 2014 |
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
Gregory Crisci
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 5 Years
HM3 -HM-A school USCGA NewLondon,CT ; USCGC BARQUE EAGLE; USGGC POLAR SEA (WAGB-11) ; USCGC VALIANT (WMEC-621)
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 5 Years
HM3 -HM-A school USCGA NewLondon,CT ; USCGC BARQUE EAGLE; USGGC POLAR SEA (WAGB-11) ; USCGC VALIANT (WMEC-621)
Gregory Crisci
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 5 Years
Joined March 1979 (delayed enlistment) TRACEN Alameda CA. Hospital Corps School New London CT. HMA 5-80 , USCGC Barque Eagle / USCGC Polar Sea (WAGB-11) AWW 1980/ USCGC Valiant (WMEC621) Galveston TX. 1980 to 1984
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 5 Years
Joined March 1979 (delayed enlistment) TRACEN Alameda CA. Hospital Corps School New London CT. HMA 5-80 , USCGC Barque Eagle / USCGC Polar Sea (WAGB-11) AWW 1980/ USCGC Valiant (WMEC621) Galveston TX. 1980 to 1984
Hans Luebbert
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Proudly served 64-67 in France( 507th and the 553 Engineers) and in the U.S.in Ft Camplebell KY. I even took my oath of citizenship in a US. Army uniform.
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Proudly served 64-67 in France( 507th and the 553 Engineers) and in the U.S.in Ft Camplebell KY. I even took my oath of citizenship in a US. Army uniform.
Hon. Rodney A. Coleman
Class of 1957
Air Force, 15 Years
Served 10 yrs. on active duty as Civil Engineering officer, to rank of Captain-'63-'73; also served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, '94-'98. Awarded Bronze Star Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Honor Medal and, Air Force Exceptional Civilian Service Medal.
Class of 1957
Air Force, 15 Years
Served 10 yrs. on active duty as Civil Engineering officer, to rank of Captain-'63-'73; also served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, '94-'98. Awarded Bronze Star Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Honor Medal and, Air Force Exceptional Civilian Service Medal.
Jeffrey Casaly
Class of 1969
Navy, 21 Years
6 years USN, 6 years USNR, 9 years IRR (Navy), then 6+ WVANG, and finally 7+ AF Reserve. Secured Reserve retirement from AF in 2004.
Class of 1969
Navy, 21 Years
6 years USN, 6 years USNR, 9 years IRR (Navy), then 6+ WVANG, and finally 7+ AF Reserve. Secured Reserve retirement from AF in 2004.
Jeffrey Casaly
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
I served in the USN, USNR and the Navy's IRR for 21 years. After a 3 year break in service, I joined the Air Force (WVANG) for 6 years before retiring.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
I served in the USN, USNR and the Navy's IRR for 21 years. After a 3 year break in service, I joined the Air Force (WVANG) for 6 years before retiring.
Jesse C Dunham Jr.
Class of 1990
Army, 17 Years
Sergeant First Class Dunham, entered the military right after High School, and Currently serving on his third tour in Iraq. He has traveled extensively while preforming his duties,he has been to CO,VA,KY,WY,MO,Germany,Korea,Bosnia,& Alaska.
Class of 1990
Army, 17 Years
Sergeant First Class Dunham, entered the military right after High School, and Currently serving on his third tour in Iraq. He has traveled extensively while preforming his duties,he has been to CO,VA,KY,WY,MO,Germany,Korea,Bosnia,& Alaska.
joel vazquez
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served 5 honorable years with two overseas tours including Japan and Iraq. Completed service in 2007 as a Sergeant.
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served 5 honorable years with two overseas tours including Japan and Iraq. Completed service in 2007 as a Sergeant.
john b king
Class of 1941
Navy, 20+ Years
1942-1971 mustang to 04.communications/
cryptology. omaha beach various ships &
stations
Class of 1941
Navy, 20+ Years
1942-1971 mustang to 04.communications/
cryptology. omaha beach various ships &
stations
JONATHAN STAPLES
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
Served aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN-65)
Storekeeper
1974 Inter - Service - Light Heavy Weight (Boxing Champion)
Class of 1972
Navy, 3 Years
Served aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN-65)
Storekeeper
1974 Inter - Service - Light Heavy Weight (Boxing Champion)
Joseph A. Barnes
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted 10 June 1983. Stationed at RAF Upper Heyford in the United Kingdom from 12/83-1286, Cannon AFB NM 1/87-7/95, Elmendorf AFB Alaska 8/95-8/99, Nellis AFB NV 8/99 to present.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted 10 June 1983. Stationed at RAF Upper Heyford in the United Kingdom from 12/83-1286, Cannon AFB NM 1/87-7/95, Elmendorf AFB Alaska 8/95-8/99, Nellis AFB NV 8/99 to present.
Joseph A. Barnes
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
I joined the Air Force on 10 Jun 1983. I will be retiring 1 Oct 2008 after 25+ years. I am currently assigned to Nellis AFB in Las Vegas NV.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
I joined the Air Force on 10 Jun 1983. I will be retiring 1 Oct 2008 after 25+ years. I am currently assigned to Nellis AFB in Las Vegas NV.
Joseph A. Dubaldi, Jr
Class of 1966
Air Force, 2 Years
Tour of duty was mostly in Europe
Class of 1966
Air Force, 2 Years
Tour of duty was mostly in Europe
Joseph Bealkowski
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the Air Force retiring in 2006.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the Air Force retiring in 2006.
Joseph L Clark Jr
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted after graduation in 1979 and completed 20 years retiring in 1999.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted after graduation in 1979 and completed 20 years retiring in 1999.
Judith Santana
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served 5 years Active Duty. 3 years inactive.
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served 5 years Active Duty. 3 years inactive.
Judith Santana
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Joined Marine Corps in February of 2000 after graduating High School one year early. Served as Supply Warehouseman and Military Police. Ended active duty status and is now a Marine Veteran.
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Joined Marine Corps in February of 2000 after graduating High School one year early. Served as Supply Warehouseman and Military Police. Ended active duty status and is now a Marine Veteran.
Judith Santana
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in Marine Corps with two MOS'. Began as Supply Warehouseman, ended as Military Police
Class of 1999
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in Marine Corps with two MOS'. Began as Supply Warehouseman, ended as Military Police
Kevin Pick
Class of 1992
Army, 3 Years
United States Army Europe Band tuba player. Traveled to over 22 countries and played for the President.
Class of 1992
Army, 3 Years
United States Army Europe Band tuba player. Traveled to over 22 countries and played for the President.
mark travis
Class of 1975
Navy, 14 Years
boiler tech,oil king
stationed: uss america,uss coontz,uss ashlad
shore duty at kingsbay ga.
Class of 1975
Navy, 14 Years
boiler tech,oil king
stationed: uss america,uss coontz,uss ashlad
shore duty at kingsbay ga.
Melissa Torres
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
I was an Ammunition Specialist for 4 years and a Military Intelligent Specialist for 2 years. I was medically discharged in Jan 06. Now I am a disabled veteran.
Class of 1998
Army, 6 Years
I was an Ammunition Specialist for 4 years and a Military Intelligent Specialist for 2 years. I was medically discharged in Jan 06. Now I am a disabled veteran.
Michael Benish
Class of 1975
Army, 20 Years
Served in the 82nd ABN Div. 10th Special Forces Group and 7th Special Forces Group.
Class of 1975
Army, 20 Years
Served in the 82nd ABN Div. 10th Special Forces Group and 7th Special Forces Group.
Michael Hernandez
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
My "Tour of Duty" was: 4 Sept 1973 through
30 Sept 1993. I retired @ the Rank of MSgt. (E-8)/ MOS: 0491. I started out in the "Air Wing" working w/ the F-4J's, and then served a tour of "Marine Security Guard Duty" (U.S. Dept of State), assigned to AmEmb-Madrid, Spain. After pulling a tour of Embassy Duty, I had transferred to the Ground Force(s), in the Logistics Occ Field.
I was also deployed w/ the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) of the Landing Force - U.S. Sixth Fleet (LF6F) while stationed @ Camp Lejeune, NC. I also made four (4) deployments to Korea, during my two (2) tours of duty in Okinawa, Japan. "I, personally, Salute all U.S. Military Veterans" of the NFA Alumni, who had Honorably served! Semper Fi. Hernandez USMC.
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
My "Tour of Duty" was: 4 Sept 1973 through
30 Sept 1993. I retired @ the Rank of MSgt. (E-8)/ MOS: 0491. I started out in the "Air Wing" working w/ the F-4J's, and then served a tour of "Marine Security Guard Duty" (U.S. Dept of State), assigned to AmEmb-Madrid, Spain. After pulling a tour of Embassy Duty, I had transferred to the Ground Force(s), in the Logistics Occ Field.
I was also deployed w/ the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) of the Landing Force - U.S. Sixth Fleet (LF6F) while stationed @ Camp Lejeune, NC. I also made four (4) deployments to Korea, during my two (2) tours of duty in Okinawa, Japan. "I, personally, Salute all U.S. Military Veterans" of the NFA Alumni, who had Honorably served! Semper Fi. Hernandez USMC.
Michael Moskowitz
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
USNR for more than 26 yrs. Currently deployed overseas in the War on Terrorism!
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
USNR for more than 26 yrs. Currently deployed overseas in the War on Terrorism!
Nancy E. Gonzalez-Charleston
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army (Active Component) 02/1985-08/1992
Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) 08/1993-02/1993
Oklahoma Army National Guard (ARNG) 02/1993-02/1996
Army Reserves (TPU) 02/1996-05/1997
Army Guard Reserves (Active Reservist) 06/1997-02/2010
Officially retires 1 Mar 2010 with 21 years 22 days Active Federal Service, and 4 years and 8 months of Honorable Reserve Time.
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army (Active Component) 02/1985-08/1992
Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) 08/1993-02/1993
Oklahoma Army National Guard (ARNG) 02/1993-02/1996
Army Reserves (TPU) 02/1996-05/1997
Army Guard Reserves (Active Reservist) 06/1997-02/2010
Officially retires 1 Mar 2010 with 21 years 22 days Active Federal Service, and 4 years and 8 months of Honorable Reserve Time.
Pamela (King) Zayas
Class of 1976
Air Force, 4 Years
Admin Specialist at Nellis AFB from 1978-1982. Lived in Saudi Arabia 10 years as a civilian contractor.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 4 Years
Admin Specialist at Nellis AFB from 1978-1982. Lived in Saudi Arabia 10 years as a civilian contractor.
Patrick Hazard
Class of 1994
Army, 8 Years
Served in the 2ACR while deployed to Haiti in 95 and Bosnia in 97. Served as a DS at Ft Sill from 99 - 01.
Class of 1994
Army, 8 Years
Served in the 2ACR while deployed to Haiti in 95 and Bosnia in 97. Served as a DS at Ft Sill from 99 - 01.
Peter A. Berkowsky
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Commissioned at OTS (1967). OSI Special Agent (1968-71). AF Intelligence Reserve (1973-75). AF JAG Reserve (1975-98). Returned to active duty for Desert Storm (1991). Air War College (1992). Retired as Colonel (1 June 1998). Highest decoration: Legion of Merit.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Commissioned at OTS (1967). OSI Special Agent (1968-71). AF Intelligence Reserve (1973-75). AF JAG Reserve (1975-98). Returned to active duty for Desert Storm (1991). Air War College (1992). Retired as Colonel (1 June 1998). Highest decoration: Legion of Merit.
Peter Baumann
Class of 1965
Army, 9 Years
SSG E-6
Germany 1966-69
Viet Nam 1970-71
Pentagon 1971-74
Class of 1965
Army, 9 Years
SSG E-6
Germany 1966-69
Viet Nam 1970-71
Pentagon 1971-74
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