R Nelson Snider High School Alumni
Fort Wayne, Indiana (IN)
Recent Members
| Cindy Keckler | 1971 |
| Dave Barta | 1980 |
| Fahmi Sharifa Salim | 2025 |
| Matthew Vogel Matthew Vogel | 1975 |
| Michael Crill | 1973 |
| Michael Saylor | 1972 |
| Mike Mike Worthley | 1982 |
| Rob Sprowl | 1995 |
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
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Honored Military Alumni
Dave Bobay
Class of 1989
National Guard, 19 Years
Still serving with the Indiana Air National Guard. 2 OIF tours ,Just returned from the second tour preparing for another.
Class of 1989
National Guard, 19 Years
Still serving with the Indiana Air National Guard. 2 OIF tours ,Just returned from the second tour preparing for another.
David Vanderford
Class of 1991
Navy, 17 Years
While serving 17 years as a Aviation Electronics Technician I have been to more countries than I ever thought possible. I was able to serve on the USS Simon Lake (AS-33), USS Emory S. Land (AS-39), Mid Atlantic Regional Calibration Center (MARCC), NRD Indianapolis, USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), South East Regional Calibration Center (SERCC), and finally the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).My wife Amy and I were blessed with four wonderfull children Austin 15, Layla 12, Dawson 7, and John-James 5. I am proud to say that I was able to serve my country in Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Sea Dragon. 17 years seems as a long time for most but here I am at my last hitch till I hit 20 years and retirment and I honestly can say the time has flown by.
Class of 1991
Navy, 17 Years
While serving 17 years as a Aviation Electronics Technician I have been to more countries than I ever thought possible. I was able to serve on the USS Simon Lake (AS-33), USS Emory S. Land (AS-39), Mid Atlantic Regional Calibration Center (MARCC), NRD Indianapolis, USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), South East Regional Calibration Center (SERCC), and finally the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).My wife Amy and I were blessed with four wonderfull children Austin 15, Layla 12, Dawson 7, and John-James 5. I am proud to say that I was able to serve my country in Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Sea Dragon. 17 years seems as a long time for most but here I am at my last hitch till I hit 20 years and retirment and I honestly can say the time has flown by.
Gary Fairfield
Class of 1980
Navy, 6 Years
Aviation Ordnance. Served on USS Eisenhower, USS Forrestal, NAS Jacksonville, NAS Cecil Field.
VA-174, VA-37, VP-24. Served with MAG12 in Iwakuni Japan.
Class of 1980
Navy, 6 Years
Aviation Ordnance. Served on USS Eisenhower, USS Forrestal, NAS Jacksonville, NAS Cecil Field.
VA-174, VA-37, VP-24. Served with MAG12 in Iwakuni Japan.
John Marrero
Class of 1989
Air Force, 4 Years
Served honorably during Operation desert storm.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 4 Years
Served honorably during Operation desert storm.
Joseph Dickson
Class of 1974
Army, 24 Years
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
Army Shooting Team
Airborne Jumpmaster
Air Assault Rappelmaster
Sniper
Class of 1974
Army, 24 Years
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
Army Shooting Team
Airborne Jumpmaster
Air Assault Rappelmaster
Sniper
Joseph M. Dickson
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Army Marksmanship Unit 82-89
Korea 89-90
INF Drill SGT 90-92
NCO Academy 93
Airborne Instructor 94-96
Officer Candidate Instructor 97
Panama 97-98
Ft. Harrison IN O/C Infantry 99-01
Ft. Benning GA Land Nav 02-06
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Army Marksmanship Unit 82-89
Korea 89-90
INF Drill SGT 90-92
NCO Academy 93
Airborne Instructor 94-96
Officer Candidate Instructor 97
Panama 97-98
Ft. Harrison IN O/C Infantry 99-01
Ft. Benning GA Land Nav 02-06
Lourdes Tiglao
Class of 1994
Air Force, 11 Years
Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Noble Eagle, Co-founding member of the USAF Critical Care Medical Air Transport Team, Two-time Cardiopulmonary Airman of the Year, Outstanding Airman of the Year
Class of 1994
Air Force, 11 Years
Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Noble Eagle, Co-founding member of the USAF Critical Care Medical Air Transport Team, Two-time Cardiopulmonary Airman of the Year, Outstanding Airman of the Year
Lourdes Tiglao
Class of 1994
Air Force, 11 Years
Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Noble Eagle, Co-founding member of the USAF Critical Care Medical Attendant Team, Two-time Cardiopulmonary Airman of the Year recipient, Outstanding Airman of the Year
Class of 1994
Air Force, 11 Years
Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Noble Eagle, Co-founding member of the USAF Critical Care Medical Attendant Team, Two-time Cardiopulmonary Airman of the Year recipient, Outstanding Airman of the Year
Ronald Havert
Class of 1972
Army, 21 Years
1972 to 1993 first group all volunteer army last group of draftees Fort Knox
Class of 1972
Army, 21 Years
1972 to 1993 first group all volunteer army last group of draftees Fort Knox
Seth T Evans
Class of 1999
Air Force, 6 Years
Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Journeyman
Class of 1999
Air Force, 6 Years
Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Journeyman
SFC John C Hannigan, US Army Retired
Class of 2000
Army Reserves, 25 Years
In enlisted in 1975 and completed Infantry Basic/Advanced Training in July. First assignement was Co A 1/18th Infantry at the home of the Big Red One, Fort Riley, Kansas. The unit went TDY to Germany as part of Brigade '76 and I remained there with Hq, 3rd Bn, 28th Infantry until November 1978. Reenlisted for the ASA Option and joined INSCOM as a National Security Analyst in the DC metro area. After a short stay in California in 1982 I reported to Augburg Germany in June 1983 until July 1986. In October 1986 I left Active Duty and began my US Army Reserve career that took me to Indianapolis, Indiana; Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Fort Hood, Texas and ultimately Fort Riley, Kansas to retire on April 1, 2000.
Class of 2000
Army Reserves, 25 Years
In enlisted in 1975 and completed Infantry Basic/Advanced Training in July. First assignement was Co A 1/18th Infantry at the home of the Big Red One, Fort Riley, Kansas. The unit went TDY to Germany as part of Brigade '76 and I remained there with Hq, 3rd Bn, 28th Infantry until November 1978. Reenlisted for the ASA Option and joined INSCOM as a National Security Analyst in the DC metro area. After a short stay in California in 1982 I reported to Augburg Germany in June 1983 until July 1986. In October 1986 I left Active Duty and began my US Army Reserve career that took me to Indianapolis, Indiana; Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Fort Hood, Texas and ultimately Fort Riley, Kansas to retire on April 1, 2000.
Stephen Nelson
Class of 2000
Air Force, 12 Years
Serving in the Air Force Reserve. One tour in Iraq.
Class of 2000
Air Force, 12 Years
Serving in the Air Force Reserve. One tour in Iraq.
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Our R Nelson Snider 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 R Nelson Snider High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Fort Wayne are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!