Rincon High School Alumni
Tucson, Arizona (AZ)
Recent Members
| Bob Ellis Ellis | 1965 |
| Don Burton Don Burton | 1965 |
| Jerry Schuchardt | 1965 |
| John Reed John Reed | 1965 |
| Laurie Palermo | 1975 |
| Marilyn Benbow | 1963 |
| Meredith Meredith Zamora | 2025 |
| Nina Duncan | 1965 |
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
(Kyle) Allison Richardson (Conley)
Class of 1999
Army, 6 Years
Blackhawk Mechanic. I do general maintenance on Blackhawks and fly in them
Class of 1999
Army, 6 Years
Blackhawk Mechanic. I do general maintenance on Blackhawks and fly in them
Barbara (Engholm) Hack
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
I joined the active Army in 1973. I married a Marine!! It was next to impossible to keep tours in sync so I joined the Army Reserves. I retired in 2004.
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
I joined the active Army in 1973. I married a Marine!! It was next to impossible to keep tours in sync so I joined the Army Reserves. I retired in 2004.
Bill Bacon
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
US Army, 1967-1971. Infantry Company Commander in Vietnam. WIA in 1970. Medically retired in 1971. Retired as Executive Director of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in 2007.
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
US Army, 1967-1971. Infantry Company Commander in Vietnam. WIA in 1970. Medically retired in 1971. Retired as Executive Director of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in 2007.
Bob Veigel
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
Ground Radio Operator (SAC)
Tactical Air Control Party Operator Vietnam attached to MACV 1966-1967, 4th Infantry Division 1970
NCOIC MARS Section Azore Islands 1979-1980 (survived 7.O earthquake Jan 1,1980)
Retired 1985
Graduate ASU Dec 1988
Substitute Teacher 1989-Present
WildLife Instructor (AZGD)
Class of 1962
Air Force, 20+ Years
Ground Radio Operator (SAC)
Tactical Air Control Party Operator Vietnam attached to MACV 1966-1967, 4th Infantry Division 1970
NCOIC MARS Section Azore Islands 1979-1980 (survived 7.O earthquake Jan 1,1980)
Retired 1985
Graduate ASU Dec 1988
Substitute Teacher 1989-Present
WildLife Instructor (AZGD)
Carl Riggs
Class of 1963
Army, 7 Years
Drafted in 1966 in Dallas, TX. Basic at Ft. Polk, LA. AIT at Ft Ord, CA. OCS at Ft. Gordon, GA. Commissioned 1967. Ft. Huachuca, AZ, Platoon Leader 557 Signal Company, 11th Signal Group 67-68. Vietnam OIC Vung Chua Mountain, Quin Nhon, 1st Signal Brigade 68-69. Germany, Systems Control Officer (SYSCON), 7th Signal Brigade. Company Commander B Company, 26th Signal Battalion (Heilbron) 69-72. Ft. Gordon, GA, Signal Officer Advanced Course 72-73. Left the Army after Vietnam was over and returned to civilian life in Tucson. Enjoyed every minute of being in the ARMY.
Class of 1963
Army, 7 Years
Drafted in 1966 in Dallas, TX. Basic at Ft. Polk, LA. AIT at Ft Ord, CA. OCS at Ft. Gordon, GA. Commissioned 1967. Ft. Huachuca, AZ, Platoon Leader 557 Signal Company, 11th Signal Group 67-68. Vietnam OIC Vung Chua Mountain, Quin Nhon, 1st Signal Brigade 68-69. Germany, Systems Control Officer (SYSCON), 7th Signal Brigade. Company Commander B Company, 26th Signal Battalion (Heilbron) 69-72. Ft. Gordon, GA, Signal Officer Advanced Course 72-73. Left the Army after Vietnam was over and returned to civilian life in Tucson. Enjoyed every minute of being in the ARMY.
Charlie Crossan
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy Chief Warrant Officer, Electronics Technician, Surface Warfare Office (1977-2005).
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy Chief Warrant Officer, Electronics Technician, Surface Warfare Office (1977-2005).
Christine Orlicki Henry
Class of 1975
Army, 3 Years
Computer Support Staff stationed at the Pentagon.
Class of 1975
Army, 3 Years
Computer Support Staff stationed at the Pentagon.
Christy Winger
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the Army as a Military Police Officer. I was stationed in Virgina, Japan, Germany, Alabama, South Carolina, Missouri Korea, Colorado. During my various assignments I was assigned to Joint Task Force Olympics in support of the 1996 Olympics. In 2001, I was deployed to Honduras in support of Joint Task Force Bravo, while deployed there 9/11 occured. In 2002, I was deployed to Camp Doha, Qatar in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2004 I deployed to Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. My deployment to Iraq was my most rewarding time in the Army because I was able to come back with all the Soldiers I took with me. In 2007 I retired after 20 years.
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Served 20 years in the Army as a Military Police Officer. I was stationed in Virgina, Japan, Germany, Alabama, South Carolina, Missouri Korea, Colorado. During my various assignments I was assigned to Joint Task Force Olympics in support of the 1996 Olympics. In 2001, I was deployed to Honduras in support of Joint Task Force Bravo, while deployed there 9/11 occured. In 2002, I was deployed to Camp Doha, Qatar in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2004 I deployed to Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. My deployment to Iraq was my most rewarding time in the Army because I was able to come back with all the Soldiers I took with me. In 2007 I retired after 20 years.
David Michael Torres
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
February 1983 - March 2011; Senior Master Sergeant Retired.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
February 1983 - March 2011; Senior Master Sergeant Retired.
David Mulhorn
Class of 1972
Army, 6 Years
US army 82 Airborne 1972 to 1978
I started out as a airborne infantryman, then the CO.s RTO. I tried out for the golden knights and ended up jumping withe the 82 Airborne parachute team. I really got to see the world and met my wife while she was visiting her sister at Ft. Bragg. We got married in 1975 and finally ended up at Fort Bliss Texas. I got out of the service on my birthday in 1978 and relocated in Milwaukee WI.
Class of 1972
Army, 6 Years
US army 82 Airborne 1972 to 1978
I started out as a airborne infantryman, then the CO.s RTO. I tried out for the golden knights and ended up jumping withe the 82 Airborne parachute team. I really got to see the world and met my wife while she was visiting her sister at Ft. Bragg. We got married in 1975 and finally ended up at Fort Bliss Texas. I got out of the service on my birthday in 1978 and relocated in Milwaukee WI.
David W. Montgomery
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
Battalion Senior Welder : MOS 44C20 and 63C20. E-5 , June 1964 to June 1967 .
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
Battalion Senior Welder : MOS 44C20 and 63C20. E-5 , June 1964 to June 1967 .
Deborah Owens Tarantino
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Officer, Unrestricted line.
Served as Officer in charge (OIC)Transmitter site
Administrator
Command Security Officer
Weapons Transportation Officer
Com Officer for Commander Pacific Fleet
Recruiter
OIC Armed Forces Police
Specialist, Anti-terrorism
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Officer, Unrestricted line.
Served as Officer in charge (OIC)Transmitter site
Administrator
Command Security Officer
Weapons Transportation Officer
Com Officer for Commander Pacific Fleet
Recruiter
OIC Armed Forces Police
Specialist, Anti-terrorism
Dennis H Wingate
Class of 1960
Air Force, 11 Years
USAF Navigator in C-130's. Taiwan, Okinawa, Vietnam, most of S East Asia, Germany and most of Europe
Class of 1960
Air Force, 11 Years
USAF Navigator in C-130's. Taiwan, Okinawa, Vietnam, most of S East Asia, Germany and most of Europe
Douglas C. Hauth
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
1964 to 1972 as a Combat Engineer, 1972 to 1994 as a Public Affairs/Broadcast Officer.
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
1964 to 1972 as a Combat Engineer, 1972 to 1994 as a Public Affairs/Broadcast Officer.
Earle Franks
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Served in Viet Nam 1969 to 1970. Served in the active reserves until retirement as an Infantry LTC in 1998.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
Served in Viet Nam 1969 to 1970. Served in the active reserves until retirement as an Infantry LTC in 1998.
Ericka Comer
Class of 1987
Air Force, 13 Years
Enlisted 1989-1993 stationed in MA, Philippines, HI. Reserve duty 1993-1997 stationed in OH. Commissioned officer 2000-current stationed in TX, England, NC.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 13 Years
Enlisted 1989-1993 stationed in MA, Philippines, HI. Reserve duty 1993-1997 stationed in OH. Commissioned officer 2000-current stationed in TX, England, NC.
Evan Woods
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Airframes/Hydraulicsman for the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter. Aerial Gunner/Observer, CDI/QAR for the CH-46. Currently a CNATT instructor teaching fleet Marines how to perform structural repairs, as well as repairs to the hydraulic systems for the CH-46.
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Airframes/Hydraulicsman for the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter. Aerial Gunner/Observer, CDI/QAR for the CH-46. Currently a CNATT instructor teaching fleet Marines how to perform structural repairs, as well as repairs to the hydraulic systems for the CH-46.
Francis B. McVey
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined Naval Reserve while still at Rincon
After UofA graduation commissioned Naval Flight Officer
Flew in Vietnam 1970-71; Cold War Overseas deployments 1971-73
Continued to fly in the Reserves as P-3 Orion Mission Commander
1984 Transitioned to Anti-Submarine Warfare Command and Control
Last opperational assignment, Executive Officer of Reserve Patrol Wing at Moffett Field during Desert Storm
Retired with rank of Commander
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Joined Naval Reserve while still at Rincon
After UofA graduation commissioned Naval Flight Officer
Flew in Vietnam 1970-71; Cold War Overseas deployments 1971-73
Continued to fly in the Reserves as P-3 Orion Mission Commander
1984 Transitioned to Anti-Submarine Warfare Command and Control
Last opperational assignment, Executive Officer of Reserve Patrol Wing at Moffett Field during Desert Storm
Retired with rank of Commander
G Arthur Janssen
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
LTC/MC Chief of Anesthesia & Operative Services, MEDDAC, Ft. Carson, CO 1975--1977
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
LTC/MC Chief of Anesthesia & Operative Services, MEDDAC, Ft. Carson, CO 1975--1977
Gregory L. Hart
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Graduated from West Point in June 1972. 20 years in the Army. Stationed in the US, Germany, and Honduras. An Infantry officer. Commanded Infantry companies at Ft. Benning and Baumholder, Germany. Also worked in Operations, Logistics, and Research and Developments (Infantry School HMMWV project officer). Taught ROTC at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. Retired from 13th COSCOM, Ft. Hood, TX, in June 1992.
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Graduated from West Point in June 1972. 20 years in the Army. Stationed in the US, Germany, and Honduras. An Infantry officer. Commanded Infantry companies at Ft. Benning and Baumholder, Germany. Also worked in Operations, Logistics, and Research and Developments (Infantry School HMMWV project officer). Taught ROTC at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. Retired from 13th COSCOM, Ft. Hood, TX, in June 1992.
HM "Mike" Warren
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
1963-'66 Enlisted AZ Army National Guard.
'68-'75 Commissioned Field Artillery Officer including combat tour 1st Cav Div, Republic of Vietnam and command of FA Unit 3rd Armored Div, West Germany.
75-91 US Army Reserve. Retired Lt Colonel.
Class of 1963
Army, 20+ Years
1963-'66 Enlisted AZ Army National Guard.
'68-'75 Commissioned Field Artillery Officer including combat tour 1st Cav Div, Republic of Vietnam and command of FA Unit 3rd Armored Div, West Germany.
75-91 US Army Reserve. Retired Lt Colonel.
jack mutchler
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
coumunication section 3rdBn. 7th Air Def. Arty
Bamberg Germany '68 to '69
communication sergeant 1st Bn. 14th Field Arty.
Vietnam '69 to '70
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
coumunication section 3rdBn. 7th Air Def. Arty
Bamberg Germany '68 to '69
communication sergeant 1st Bn. 14th Field Arty.
Vietnam '69 to '70
JASON WYLY
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Marine Scout Sniper, 1st Bn. 3D Marines
2nd Counter-Intelligence Company
SERE Instructor
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Marine Scout Sniper, 1st Bn. 3D Marines
2nd Counter-Intelligence Company
SERE Instructor
Jeffrey Scott Faltys
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Usaf active 1981-19991 Reserves 1991-2007
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Usaf active 1981-19991 Reserves 1991-2007
Jerry Murphy
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Worked on flight deck USS Constellation aircraft carrier 1975-1979
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Worked on flight deck USS Constellation aircraft carrier 1975-1979
Joel Meyerson
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Captain, Field Artillery, U.S. Army Vietnam, 1970-71; U.S. Military Academy, West Point, 1971-72.
Class of 1961
Army, 2 Years
Captain, Field Artillery, U.S. Army Vietnam, 1970-71; U.S. Military Academy, West Point, 1971-72.
John Graves
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Graduated USAF Academy 1964. Communications Officer. Thailand, Panama Canal Zone, Germany (2). Air Staff. Commander, 1998 Comm Sq, 1978 Comm Gp, 2045 Comm Gp, 1800 Comm Wg. Dir. Comm, NRO. SOS, ACSC, ICAF. MS, Southern Cal, Auburn. Medical Retirement 1990. Colonel. Civil Service, DOD&DHS. GS15, retired 2007.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Graduated USAF Academy 1964. Communications Officer. Thailand, Panama Canal Zone, Germany (2). Air Staff. Commander, 1998 Comm Sq, 1978 Comm Gp, 2045 Comm Gp, 1800 Comm Wg. Dir. Comm, NRO. SOS, ACSC, ICAF. MS, Southern Cal, Auburn. Medical Retirement 1990. Colonel. Civil Service, DOD&DHS. GS15, retired 2007.
JOHN P PRIECKO
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Thoroughly enjoyed serving our country in a variety of positions including, Chief of Strategic Operations on the Joint Staff in the Pentagon, working with the White House and National Command Authorities. Favorite position was as the B-1 Squadron Commander at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. Retired in 1996 as a Command Pilot with some 3600 hours in the B-1, B-52, KC-135 and T-38.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Thoroughly enjoyed serving our country in a variety of positions including, Chief of Strategic Operations on the Joint Staff in the Pentagon, working with the White House and National Command Authorities. Favorite position was as the B-1 Squadron Commander at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. Retired in 1996 as a Command Pilot with some 3600 hours in the B-1, B-52, KC-135 and T-38.
John Reed
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Received commission from University of Arizona in 1969 in the Signal Corp. First year I was assigned to Ft. Benning in Columbus, GA. I met a Georgia Peach, got engaged and was married after I returned from Vietnam.
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Received commission from University of Arizona in 1969 in the Signal Corp. First year I was assigned to Ft. Benning in Columbus, GA. I met a Georgia Peach, got engaged and was married after I returned from Vietnam.
Jon Trachta
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Pilot F4J, 234 missions Viet Nam, Distinguished Flying Cross, 23 air medals. Law Schoo UA. Lawyer 50 years, Now full time mediator and arbitrator.
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Pilot F4J, 234 missions Viet Nam, Distinguished Flying Cross, 23 air medals. Law Schoo UA. Lawyer 50 years, Now full time mediator and arbitrator.
Josh Grant
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Left private practice and joined AF in 1992 as a Flight Surgeon/Internist. Served over 20 Afghanistan, Qatar, Germany, Italy, Saudi. Retired 2012
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Left private practice and joined AF in 1992 as a Flight Surgeon/Internist. Served over 20 Afghanistan, Qatar, Germany, Italy, Saudi. Retired 2012
Kinney P Walkup
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
Joined the Navy 1964 and spent 4 years aboard the Destroyer USS ORLECK DD886. Spent 4 years in Viet Nam on the same ship. From 1964 to 1968
Lot of great memories and hard times. First cruise was for a little over 2 1/2 years then came back to the states for 6 months then back over for the duration. Spent 2 more years in the reserves. total of 6 years.
Now my ship is a museum and a lot of my old shipmates have been working on her to restore it back to our time. Was the longest running Destroyer in the US Navy then it was sold to the Turkish Navy where it was used for little over 10 more years then was given back to the US as it was still in pretty good shape. Have made it to a couple of reunions with my wife Judy (McDaniel class of 1962) She passed away November of 2012 after 24 great years together.
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
Joined the Navy 1964 and spent 4 years aboard the Destroyer USS ORLECK DD886. Spent 4 years in Viet Nam on the same ship. From 1964 to 1968
Lot of great memories and hard times. First cruise was for a little over 2 1/2 years then came back to the states for 6 months then back over for the duration. Spent 2 more years in the reserves. total of 6 years.
Now my ship is a museum and a lot of my old shipmates have been working on her to restore it back to our time. Was the longest running Destroyer in the US Navy then it was sold to the Turkish Navy where it was used for little over 10 more years then was given back to the US as it was still in pretty good shape. Have made it to a couple of reunions with my wife Judy (McDaniel class of 1962) She passed away November of 2012 after 24 great years together.
Lawrence (Larry) Conduff
Class of 1988
Army, 5 Years
company clerk/mechanic for a combat engineer uint (299th) fought in the first Gulf War (Operations desert shield/storm)
Class of 1988
Army, 5 Years
company clerk/mechanic for a combat engineer uint (299th) fought in the first Gulf War (Operations desert shield/storm)
Lawrence (Larry) Conduff
Class of 1988
Army, 5 Years
Joined the Army on the Delayed Entry Program my senior year. Became a mechanic/company clerk with a combat engineer unit out of FT. Sill, OK (299th). Went to take part it operations Desert Shield/Storm.
Class of 1988
Army, 5 Years
Joined the Army on the Delayed Entry Program my senior year. Became a mechanic/company clerk with a combat engineer unit out of FT. Sill, OK (299th). Went to take part it operations Desert Shield/Storm.
Lizette Christine Baxter
Class of 1965
Navy, 8 Years
Joined US Navy as LTjg in the Nurse Corps stationed at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda Maryland working Neurology and Cardiac ICU for 3 yrs. Stationed at Naval Base Roosevelt Roads in Puerto Rico worked ICU. Final duty station Naval Air Station Corpus
Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas worked ICU was OIC until left Navy.
Class of 1965
Navy, 8 Years
Joined US Navy as LTjg in the Nurse Corps stationed at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda Maryland working Neurology and Cardiac ICU for 3 yrs. Stationed at Naval Base Roosevelt Roads in Puerto Rico worked ICU. Final duty station Naval Air Station Corpus
Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas worked ICU was OIC until left Navy.
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Our Rincon 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 Rincon High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Tucson are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!