Reading High School Alumni
Reading, Pennsylvania (PA)
Recent Members
| Carol May | 1962 |
| Charles Scholl | 1959 |
| Diane Stambaugh | 1983 |
| Donald Helwig | 1979 |
| Israel Beato | 2019 |
| Jamie Brickel | 1991 |
| John Tobin | 1962 |
| Robert Ellsworth Lyons Lyons | 1959 |
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
Anthony G. Baxter, PhD
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Former Marine now serving as a Special Staff Officer, Prevention Analyst, embedded with 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Former Marine now serving as a Special Staff Officer, Prevention Analyst, embedded with 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton
Betsy Rimby
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I will update my service profile soon. I just saw Marine Corps ball pics on face book. awesome!
I am interested in attending next year. I have not been to the ball in many years! I teach at 13th & Union & I am an RHS alumni * 1976
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I will update my service profile soon. I just saw Marine Corps ball pics on face book. awesome!
I am interested in attending next year. I have not been to the ball in many years! I teach at 13th & Union & I am an RHS alumni * 1976
Betty Jane Miller
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
I entered the Navy as a Wave in April 1962, got promoted to Personnelman 3rd Class, and got discharged in March 1965. I went to Personnelman School in Bainbridge MD and finished my tour of duty at Naval Air Station in Alameda CA.
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
I entered the Navy as a Wave in April 1962, got promoted to Personnelman 3rd Class, and got discharged in March 1965. I went to Personnelman School in Bainbridge MD and finished my tour of duty at Naval Air Station in Alameda CA.
Carl J Smith
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in Middle East during Desert Storm. Last Duty Station before retired was Pentagon.
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in Middle East during Desert Storm. Last Duty Station before retired was Pentagon.
Carl Lutz
Class of 1949
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered Army in March, 1947. Radio Operator with AACS for 11 years and 9+ years as SAC jet aircraft maintenance (B-52). Graduated two years after entering the USAF with assistance from RHS Principal Earl Master and the Armed Forces Institute.Retired in May, 1967as a SMSgt. Deployed to Umnak, Aleutian Islands--1948-49, Korea--1950-52, and Japan.
Class of 1949
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered Army in March, 1947. Radio Operator with AACS for 11 years and 9+ years as SAC jet aircraft maintenance (B-52). Graduated two years after entering the USAF with assistance from RHS Principal Earl Master and the Armed Forces Institute.Retired in May, 1967as a SMSgt. Deployed to Umnak, Aleutian Islands--1948-49, Korea--1950-52, and Japan.
David Lykens
Class of 1964
Air Force, 18 Years
USMC 3 yrs 66-69
USAF 18 yrs 73-91
Helicopter pilot in AF
Class of 1964
Air Force, 18 Years
USMC 3 yrs 66-69
USAF 18 yrs 73-91
Helicopter pilot in AF
DAVID W LEWARS
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
27 yrs in the u.s.navy ,0ct 10,1974 to nov 30 2001.was on the uss Nashville LPD-13. and was a navy recruiter and counsler for 15 yrs of my service.
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
27 yrs in the u.s.navy ,0ct 10,1974 to nov 30 2001.was on the uss Nashville LPD-13. and was a navy recruiter and counsler for 15 yrs of my service.
Debbie Meyers
Class of 1974
Army, 6 Years
Served in the Army at Induction center in Los Angels and then sent to Germany where Iserved in a personnel unit in Kaiserslautern Germany. Later got sent to Fort Ord, and there is where I spent the last 2 years of my service
Class of 1974
Army, 6 Years
Served in the Army at Induction center in Los Angels and then sent to Germany where Iserved in a personnel unit in Kaiserslautern Germany. Later got sent to Fort Ord, and there is where I spent the last 2 years of my service
Dennis G. Fleishood
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Went to language school at Syracuse University from 61-62, then went to additional schooling in Texas and finally to Fairbanks, Alaska from 62-64.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Went to language school at Syracuse University from 61-62, then went to additional schooling in Texas and finally to Fairbanks, Alaska from 62-64.
Gary Goodman
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
I spent 4 years in the USAF 1964 -1968 Including all of 1967 in Vietnam. 366 TAC fighter wing as an Air Borne Radar Technician. Almost my entire tour was at DaNang Air Base. I arrive in Saigon January 1st 1967 and returned to the states December 29th 1967. Basic at Lackland AFB, TX. Tech School Keesler AFB, Biloxi Miss. Sept 65 - Nov- 66 Dow AFB, Maine Strategic Air Command. Discharged at Eglin AFB, FL Sept 30 1960. Obtained rank of SSGT.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
I spent 4 years in the USAF 1964 -1968 Including all of 1967 in Vietnam. 366 TAC fighter wing as an Air Borne Radar Technician. Almost my entire tour was at DaNang Air Base. I arrive in Saigon January 1st 1967 and returned to the states December 29th 1967. Basic at Lackland AFB, TX. Tech School Keesler AFB, Biloxi Miss. Sept 65 - Nov- 66 Dow AFB, Maine Strategic Air Command. Discharged at Eglin AFB, FL Sept 30 1960. Obtained rank of SSGT.
Harry Trentes
Class of 1952
Navy, 4 Years
Was an aircraft mechanic. I served in Hawaii and participated in evacuating military wounded from Korea. After discharge I went to college on the GI bill.
Class of 1952
Navy, 4 Years
Was an aircraft mechanic. I served in Hawaii and participated in evacuating military wounded from Korea. After discharge I went to college on the GI bill.
James Endy
Class of 1965
Air Force, 15 Years
US Army/PA Nat'l Guard/OR Nat'l Guard 1965 - 1973 Helicopter Pilot
US Air Force 1973 - 1980 C-130 Aircraft Commander, Airlift Liaison Officer with 2nd Armored Div, Airlift Control Element Commander
Class of 1965
Air Force, 15 Years
US Army/PA Nat'l Guard/OR Nat'l Guard 1965 - 1973 Helicopter Pilot
US Air Force 1973 - 1980 C-130 Aircraft Commander, Airlift Liaison Officer with 2nd Armored Div, Airlift Control Element Commander
James M Keinard
Class of 1962
Air Force, 8 Years
Served in Air Police and crypto units. Was with the Stragetic Air Command during the Cuban Missile Crsis, in Vietnam 1968 - 1969, and served in military units in Europe.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 8 Years
Served in Air Police and crypto units. Was with the Stragetic Air Command during the Cuban Missile Crsis, in Vietnam 1968 - 1969, and served in military units in Europe.
Janet (Frantz) Seeley
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Served in the U.S. Army from 1972-1975, Vietnam era. Spent Basic training at Ft. McClellan, AL, in the summer of 1972, then 2 years at Ft. Monmouth, NJ, and 6 months in Frankfurt, Germany.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Served in the U.S. Army from 1972-1975, Vietnam era. Spent Basic training at Ft. McClellan, AL, in the summer of 1972, then 2 years at Ft. Monmouth, NJ, and 6 months in Frankfurt, Germany.
Janice (Brill) Hunter
Class of 1960
Air Force, 2 Years
Lackland AFB, San Antonio TX - Basic
Amarillo AFB, TX - Tech School
Lackland AFB, San Antonio TX - USAF Marksmanship Instructor School (Secretary)
Class of 1960
Air Force, 2 Years
Lackland AFB, San Antonio TX - Basic
Amarillo AFB, TX - Tech School
Lackland AFB, San Antonio TX - USAF Marksmanship Instructor School (Secretary)
Jeffrey McNeil
Class of 1985
Army, 8 Years
Desrert Storm Veteran
Served as a Tactical Satellite Microwave systems technician
Class of 1985
Army, 8 Years
Desrert Storm Veteran
Served as a Tactical Satellite Microwave systems technician
Jeffrey McNeil
Class of 1985
National Guard, 8 Years
Served as a Radio Technician in the 228 FSB
Presently serving as a RAdio Tech. with Bco 328 BSB
Class of 1985
National Guard, 8 Years
Served as a Radio Technician in the 228 FSB
Presently serving as a RAdio Tech. with Bco 328 BSB
Joan Spencer Jennings
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Supported ground crews flying aircraft while terrorist attacks taking place in Germany.....we had many a bomb scare for which we were on full alert. Presidential Commendation Medals.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Supported ground crews flying aircraft while terrorist attacks taking place in Germany.....we had many a bomb scare for which we were on full alert. Presidential Commendation Medals.
Kim R. Emes
Class of 1971
Air Force, 4 Years
Basic and Tech School (Honor Grad) LAFB, Texas Security Police Emergency Contigent. Guarded returning POW from Viet Nam 2/73
"Operation Nickle Grass" Oct War 10/73
Lajes Field, Azores
Ankara Air Station, Turkey '74-'75 " Operation Rosebud " Turkey '75.
Cannon AFB, NM '76
Class of 1971
Air Force, 4 Years
Basic and Tech School (Honor Grad) LAFB, Texas Security Police Emergency Contigent. Guarded returning POW from Viet Nam 2/73
"Operation Nickle Grass" Oct War 10/73
Lajes Field, Azores
Ankara Air Station, Turkey '74-'75 " Operation Rosebud " Turkey '75.
Cannon AFB, NM '76
Michael D. Heckman
Class of 1980
Navy, 26 Years
Combat Photographer and Video Journalist. Civil, and Public Affairs Outreach.
Class of 1980
Navy, 26 Years
Combat Photographer and Video Journalist. Civil, and Public Affairs Outreach.
michael henry smith
Class of 2004
Army, 6 Years
completed 2 tours of active duty in Iraq. once from 04-05 and the 2nd was 08-09.
Class of 2004
Army, 6 Years
completed 2 tours of active duty in Iraq. once from 04-05 and the 2nd was 08-09.
patrick j callahan
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Cpl. USMC 1963-1967. Viet Nam vet Dec. 65-Jan. 1967. Retired from auto sales and management.
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Cpl. USMC 1963-1967. Viet Nam vet Dec. 65-Jan. 1967. Retired from auto sales and management.
Patrick J Callajan
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Entered USMC 1962 while still in HS. Served in Viet Nam Dec 65-Jan 67 DaNang
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Entered USMC 1962 while still in HS. Served in Viet Nam Dec 65-Jan 67 DaNang
Paul Licker
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Joined Navy Reserve Nov 1963, active duty two years 65-67 and returned home in 67 and joined the reserves. 1980 went back on Active Duty but this time in the US ARMY, retired in 1999.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Joined Navy Reserve Nov 1963, active duty two years 65-67 and returned home in 67 and joined the reserves. 1980 went back on Active Duty but this time in the US ARMY, retired in 1999.
Richard D Keiser Jr
Class of 1973
Navy, 8 Years
Served onboard USS Kitty Hawk in SE Asia, Pacific Region and Indian Ocean. Also stationed at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific.
Class of 1973
Navy, 8 Years
Served onboard USS Kitty Hawk in SE Asia, Pacific Region and Indian Ocean. Also stationed at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific.
Robert J. (Mitty) Mittower
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served during the Vietnam Era.
Service years: 20
Retired in 1986 as a Master Sergeant (E7)
AFSC: 36294 Telephone Equipment Installer Repairman
Assignments:
Lackland AFB TX/ Basic Sep 66-Dec 66
Sheppard AFB TX Tech SL Jan 67-May 67
Takhli Thailand May 67- Jul 68
Bolling AFB DC Jul 68- Jul 69
Korat Thailand Jul 69- Feb 71
Keesler AFB MS Feb 71- Jan 80
Lajes Field Azores Jan 80- Feb 82
Griffiss AFB NY Feb 82- Sep 86
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served during the Vietnam Era.
Service years: 20
Retired in 1986 as a Master Sergeant (E7)
AFSC: 36294 Telephone Equipment Installer Repairman
Assignments:
Lackland AFB TX/ Basic Sep 66-Dec 66
Sheppard AFB TX Tech SL Jan 67-May 67
Takhli Thailand May 67- Jul 68
Bolling AFB DC Jul 68- Jul 69
Korat Thailand Jul 69- Feb 71
Keesler AFB MS Feb 71- Jan 80
Lajes Field Azores Jan 80- Feb 82
Griffiss AFB NY Feb 82- Sep 86
RONALD DRAPER
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
ARMY SECURITY AGENCY 05G20 ( SPOOK) 2 TOURS VIET NAM ALSO 20 YRS FEMA US&R MATF-01 COMSPEC
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
ARMY SECURITY AGENCY 05G20 ( SPOOK) 2 TOURS VIET NAM ALSO 20 YRS FEMA US&R MATF-01 COMSPEC
Ronald L Hess
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined U.S. Navy after grad. serving 24 years. Traveled the world and spent 67-68 in Vietnam. Retired in 1989 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer, living in FL.
Class of 1965
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined U.S. Navy after grad. serving 24 years. Traveled the world and spent 67-68 in Vietnam. Retired in 1989 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer, living in FL.
Ronald Valle
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at Ramstein AFB and Stuttgart Air Base Germany and Forbes AFB Topeka, Kansas
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed at Ramstein AFB and Stuttgart Air Base Germany and Forbes AFB Topeka, Kansas
Scott Moyer
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
Joined the Army at 19 to learn Arabic and spent 14 years on Active Duty, then got out and joined the Army Reserves, deployed to Iraq, and still serving at Fort Huachuca, AZ waiting to reach 20 or more.
Class of 1989
Army, 19 Years
Joined the Army at 19 to learn Arabic and spent 14 years on Active Duty, then got out and joined the Army Reserves, deployed to Iraq, and still serving at Fort Huachuca, AZ waiting to reach 20 or more.
Shaun Rostek
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 13 Years
Served 13 years in the Marine Corps in various functions including Supply and Logistics, as well as a Recruiter. Combat tour in Iraq.
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 13 Years
Served 13 years in the Marine Corps in various functions including Supply and Logistics, as well as a Recruiter. Combat tour in Iraq.
Skip Chase
Class of 1969
Army, 5 Years
1971-1974-1st Special Forces Group (Abn), 1st Special Forces.
1974-1975-82nd Airborne Division
Class of 1969
Army, 5 Years
1971-1974-1st Special Forces Group (Abn), 1st Special Forces.
1974-1975-82nd Airborne Division
SSG James Peterson
Class of 1980
Army, 12 Years
1980-84 USMC Drum&Bugle Corps, Washington,DC.
2002-07 1/213th ADA PaNG
2008-present US Army Signal Corps Band, Frt Gordon,GA
Class of 1980
Army, 12 Years
1980-84 USMC Drum&Bugle Corps, Washington,DC.
2002-07 1/213th ADA PaNG
2008-present US Army Signal Corps Band, Frt Gordon,GA
Stephen Little
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the USAF. Entered service in 1981, retired in 2001. Served in Desert Storm/Desert Shield in the UAE. Spent my entire career as a Ground Radio Communications Tech. Travelled to many locations around the world and met a lot of interesting people along the way. Been to some strange and exciting places that I never thought I would ever go. Loved every minute of it.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the USAF. Entered service in 1981, retired in 2001. Served in Desert Storm/Desert Shield in the UAE. Spent my entire career as a Ground Radio Communications Tech. Travelled to many locations around the world and met a lot of interesting people along the way. Been to some strange and exciting places that I never thought I would ever go. Loved every minute of it.
Timothy Baldwin
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Active Duty Master Sergeant currently stationed with 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA. Combat deploymens to Somolia and Iraq.
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Active Duty Master Sergeant currently stationed with 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA. Combat deploymens to Somolia and Iraq.
Veronica (Johnson) Moreno
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 6 Years
Assigned to Search & Rescue - stationed in San Diego, CA, Kodiak Island, AK, Otis AFB, MA, Boston, MA, Miami, FL. One of the best experiences in my life!
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 6 Years
Assigned to Search & Rescue - stationed in San Diego, CA, Kodiak Island, AK, Otis AFB, MA, Boston, MA, Miami, FL. One of the best experiences in my life!
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Our Reading 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 Reading High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Reading are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!