Rosemead High School Alumni
Rosemead, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Ashley Medina Ashley Medina | 2003 |
| Frances Chris Ross | 1969 |
| Jeanette M | 1978 |
| Jesús A | 2003 |
| Marielen Macias | 2015 |
| Sergio Tafolla | 1983 |
| Tina Cam | 2013 |
| Travis Cao | 2023 |
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
Alan Byers
Class of 1959
Army, 6 Years
Basic training at Ft Ord California- stationed in Mannheim Germany.Active duty in 1962-64
Class of 1959
Army, 6 Years
Basic training at Ft Ord California- stationed in Mannheim Germany.Active duty in 1962-64
Andria Acevedo Bailon
Class of 2005
Army, 4 Years
I am a dental assistant stationed in hawaii.
Class of 2005
Army, 4 Years
I am a dental assistant stationed in hawaii.
Brandon McLain
Class of 1995
Army, 8 Years
Stationed in Europe. Deployed numerous times during peace keeping and wartime conflicts. Still has all of his 5 (yes! I said five) limbs.
Class of 1995
Army, 8 Years
Stationed in Europe. Deployed numerous times during peace keeping and wartime conflicts. Still has all of his 5 (yes! I said five) limbs.
CARLOS (ARRIOLA) de la tuya
Class of 1976
Air Force, 4 Years
see.. there was this political stalemate, reffered to as the "cold war" i volunteered four years of my life to protect you from the red menace. i must've done a pretty good job, we're not speaking russian are we? ya nyet parusski bro! 8TH AIR FORCE/NORAD BMEWS
Class of 1976
Air Force, 4 Years
see.. there was this political stalemate, reffered to as the "cold war" i volunteered four years of my life to protect you from the red menace. i must've done a pretty good job, we're not speaking russian are we? ya nyet parusski bro! 8TH AIR FORCE/NORAD BMEWS
Danielle Lewis
Class of 1994
Army, 9 Years
Enlisted while still in a school, left right after graduation, and started my time in the service. I was stationed all over the world, assigned to numerous units, deployed to various hotspots around the world. Enjoyed my time while servicing in a command and staff position for many high ranking officers.
Class of 1994
Army, 9 Years
Enlisted while still in a school, left right after graduation, and started my time in the service. I was stationed all over the world, assigned to numerous units, deployed to various hotspots around the world. Enjoyed my time while servicing in a command and staff position for many high ranking officers.
David Cain
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Masterchief Aviation Ordnanceman. Retired 2004
28 years honorable service. 14 westren pacific cruises onboard the following: USS Constalation,USS Kitty Hawk,USS Midway,USS Lincoln and USS Carl Vinson. 4 presidental operations agains Iraq and Afgan forces.
Last tour of duty as Asst Weapons Officer at VX9
China Lake California assigned to FA18-E/F Super Hornet project.
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Masterchief Aviation Ordnanceman. Retired 2004
28 years honorable service. 14 westren pacific cruises onboard the following: USS Constalation,USS Kitty Hawk,USS Midway,USS Lincoln and USS Carl Vinson. 4 presidental operations agains Iraq and Afgan forces.
Last tour of duty as Asst Weapons Officer at VX9
China Lake California assigned to FA18-E/F Super Hornet project.
David Gray
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 4 Years
USMC '66-'70 RVN '66-'67 29 Palms '68-'69 Marine Barracks Kodiak, AK, best duty station ever. Spoiled rotten with the salmon and halibut fishing (175 pounder) and first assignment was an escort to an annual festival which sealed my love life for the balance of my tour. Oh, and her parents owned a bar with a restaurant upstairs.
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 4 Years
USMC '66-'70 RVN '66-'67 29 Palms '68-'69 Marine Barracks Kodiak, AK, best duty station ever. Spoiled rotten with the salmon and halibut fishing (175 pounder) and first assignment was an escort to an annual festival which sealed my love life for the balance of my tour. Oh, and her parents owned a bar with a restaurant upstairs.
Dewell J. Cooper, Jr.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry, Airborne, Pathfinder, Ranger and Military Intelligence Career Fields as both Non-Commissioned and Commissioned Officer. Have served tours in Line, Staff and Special Staff assignments.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry, Airborne, Pathfinder, Ranger and Military Intelligence Career Fields as both Non-Commissioned and Commissioned Officer. Have served tours in Line, Staff and Special Staff assignments.
Doug Donaldson
Class of 1961
Navy, 4 Years
Served aboard the USS Dixie AD14 Destroyer Tender as an Electronics Technician. Repaired and calibrated test equipment. Spent most of my time in the Phillipines and Taiwan.
Class of 1961
Navy, 4 Years
Served aboard the USS Dixie AD14 Destroyer Tender as an Electronics Technician. Repaired and calibrated test equipment. Spent most of my time in the Phillipines and Taiwan.
Ed Burns Sr
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
101st 1/327th combat
82 Airborne Aide to general Blackburns
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
101st 1/327th combat
82 Airborne Aide to general Blackburns
Edward Burns
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
1/327th 101st Airborne 1966-67 Vietnam, 82nd Airborne NC, Aide
aide-de-camp to General D Blackburn to 1969
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
1/327th 101st Airborne 1966-67 Vietnam, 82nd Airborne NC, Aide
aide-de-camp to General D Blackburn to 1969
Evelyn Kirby
Class of 1970
Air Force, 7 Years
After basic in 1972 I went to medic school at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. I was assigned to Travis Air Force Base as an air evac medic. I was there when the POW's came home from Viet Nam. My main assignment after that was in the OB-Gyn side of the hospital where I assisted in many newborn deliveries.
After 2 and a half years I went to Keesler Air Force base in Biloxi, MS. I attended Air Traffic Control School there and returned to Travis. In 1978 I was assigned to Osan Air Base, Korea for one year. In 1979 I returned to Travis where I was discharged in Dec. 1979.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 7 Years
After basic in 1972 I went to medic school at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. I was assigned to Travis Air Force Base as an air evac medic. I was there when the POW's came home from Viet Nam. My main assignment after that was in the OB-Gyn side of the hospital where I assisted in many newborn deliveries.
After 2 and a half years I went to Keesler Air Force base in Biloxi, MS. I attended Air Traffic Control School there and returned to Travis. In 1978 I was assigned to Osan Air Base, Korea for one year. In 1979 I returned to Travis where I was discharged in Dec. 1979.
Gary Robles
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
NTC San Diego, CA
Sub School - Groton, CT
USS Halibut SSN 587 - Vallejo, CA
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
NTC San Diego, CA
Sub School - Groton, CT
USS Halibut SSN 587 - Vallejo, CA
James Mallery
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
US Navy Submarine Service
USS Sculpin and USS Cusk.
Class of 1963
Navy, 6 Years
US Navy Submarine Service
USS Sculpin and USS Cusk.
James Michael Ward
Class of 1973
Air Force, 6 Years
Vietnam Nam era vet. Served as AFSC 43171e, jet over 2 crew chief working B-52 H model, C5A, C-141, & DC-10’s. Duty stations included Castle AFB, CA.; Elmendorf AFB, AK.; Travis AFB, CA.; Yakota AFB, Japan; Hickman AFB, HI. Very proud to have served and treasure the experiences I had with the many warriors I served with. We are a brotherhood.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 6 Years
Vietnam Nam era vet. Served as AFSC 43171e, jet over 2 crew chief working B-52 H model, C5A, C-141, & DC-10’s. Duty stations included Castle AFB, CA.; Elmendorf AFB, AK.; Travis AFB, CA.; Yakota AFB, Japan; Hickman AFB, HI. Very proud to have served and treasure the experiences I had with the many warriors I served with. We are a brotherhood.
Jay M. Huntoon
Class of 1971
Army, 6 Years
United States Army
Berlin Brigade 1977-1980
US Army Ready Reserve 1980-1983
Class of 1971
Army, 6 Years
United States Army
Berlin Brigade 1977-1980
US Army Ready Reserve 1980-1983
Jim Flores
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
Helicopter Mechanic, Landing Signalman. Sea Duty and Shore Duty. Photo - Middle Right, 2nd from left.
Class of 1974
Navy, 4 Years
Helicopter Mechanic, Landing Signalman. Sea Duty and Shore Duty. Photo - Middle Right, 2nd from left.
Jimmy L. Martinez
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
NCO in the Audio/Video Production careerfield (25). Instructor qualified. Combat Videographer. Spent 20 years. Video team leader for President Clinton's 2nd Inauguration in 1996. Reside in Virginia. Married/2 children both college students.
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
NCO in the Audio/Video Production careerfield (25). Instructor qualified. Combat Videographer. Spent 20 years. Video team leader for President Clinton's 2nd Inauguration in 1996. Reside in Virginia. Married/2 children both college students.
John Gonzalez
Class of 1968
Army, 10 Years
Special Forces, Combat Engineer, Operations NCO, multiple other positions throughout my career. Staff Sergeant
Class of 1968
Army, 10 Years
Special Forces, Combat Engineer, Operations NCO, multiple other positions throughout my career. Staff Sergeant
Joseph Michael Moore
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
First duty station was NAS Olathe in Kansas training reservists, next was NAS Alameda in northern California. Been to Hong Kong, Hawaii, Charleston, Dallas and back to Olathe where I retired after 25 years. Started out as a hydraulic repairman on A-4's A-7's & SP2H then moved on to Data Analysis and then as an instuctor.
Class of 1966
Navy, 20+ Years
First duty station was NAS Olathe in Kansas training reservists, next was NAS Alameda in northern California. Been to Hong Kong, Hawaii, Charleston, Dallas and back to Olathe where I retired after 25 years. Started out as a hydraulic repairman on A-4's A-7's & SP2H then moved on to Data Analysis and then as an instuctor.
Kenneth Stutzman
Class of 1953
Army, 4 Years
Signal Corps, telephone installation and repair. My duty station was at the US Military Academy, West Point, NY. Following my active service, I was assigned to an Army Reserve unit in El Monte where I was a Supply Sgt. for a Sherman Tank company. I served there for two years.
Class of 1953
Army, 4 Years
Signal Corps, telephone installation and repair. My duty station was at the US Military Academy, West Point, NY. Following my active service, I was assigned to an Army Reserve unit in El Monte where I was a Supply Sgt. for a Sherman Tank company. I served there for two years.
Kenneth Stutzman
Class of 1953
Army, 4 Years
I spent two years of active duty. After basic training and Signal Corps training I was posted to the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York where I was involved with the communications of West Point. Upon my release from active duty I was assigned to an Army Reserve Sherman tank company for two years.
Class of 1953
Army, 4 Years
I spent two years of active duty. After basic training and Signal Corps training I was posted to the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York where I was involved with the communications of West Point. Upon my release from active duty I was assigned to an Army Reserve Sherman tank company for two years.
Lewis “Buddy” Barker
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years 6571 st Aeromedical Research Laboratory using animals in NASA and chemical warfare research.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years 6571 st Aeromedical Research Laboratory using animals in NASA and chemical warfare research.
Linda Thomas Driggers
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
I served in the US NAVY from 1977 to 1981. My first duty station was NAS Millington, TN and my last was Rota Spain.
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
I served in the US NAVY from 1977 to 1981. My first duty station was NAS Millington, TN and my last was Rota Spain.
Mark Bell
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Joined the Navy in August, 1966 and spent the first year in Boot Camp and various schools. After completing Radar A School, I joined the fleet as an RDSN.
Served as a Radarman on the USS Montrose APA-212 from August 1967 to June 1968. Was promoted to RD3 (E4) during this time frame.
Served on Swift Boats in Veitnam from August 1968 to August 1969 out of Da Nang and Chu Lai on both Operation Market Time and Operation Sea Tiger. Departed Veitnam as an RD2 (E5).
Served on USS Tulare AKA-112 from August 1969 to May 1970.
Finished my enlistment as an RD2.
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Joined the Navy in August, 1966 and spent the first year in Boot Camp and various schools. After completing Radar A School, I joined the fleet as an RDSN.
Served as a Radarman on the USS Montrose APA-212 from August 1967 to June 1968. Was promoted to RD3 (E4) during this time frame.
Served on Swift Boats in Veitnam from August 1968 to August 1969 out of Da Nang and Chu Lai on both Operation Market Time and Operation Sea Tiger. Departed Veitnam as an RD2 (E5).
Served on USS Tulare AKA-112 from August 1969 to May 1970.
Finished my enlistment as an RD2.
Michael D. Craig
Class of 1966
Army, 1 Years
Michael Dennis Craig born Nov1, 1947 Died May 2, 1968.
Specialist 4 Michael D. Craig 240th Assault Helicopter Company gave his life for his comrades after extracting them from the field to be put on the chopper. He was killed in action May 2, 1968 in Cambodia under hostel fire. Michael Dennis Craig deserves to be put up on the wall a true hero and my friend.
Thank You, John Marino
Class of 1966
Army, 1 Years
Michael Dennis Craig born Nov1, 1947 Died May 2, 1968.
Specialist 4 Michael D. Craig 240th Assault Helicopter Company gave his life for his comrades after extracting them from the field to be put on the chopper. He was killed in action May 2, 1968 in Cambodia under hostel fire. Michael Dennis Craig deserves to be put up on the wall a true hero and my friend.
Thank You, John Marino
Moises Renobato
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Sergeant. Aviation Ordnance Systems Technican. Stationed at MCAS Yuma, AZ and Edwards AFB, CA.
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Sergeant. Aviation Ordnance Systems Technican. Stationed at MCAS Yuma, AZ and Edwards AFB, CA.
Ralph Roy Ramirez
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
I served in the Navy as a enlisted Petty Officer 2nd class and attended OCS where I received my Commission 6 years total and then joined the Army and attended OCS and served 35 years in the Army Reserve and the CA Army National Guard with a total of 42 years military service. Retired as a Lt Colonel
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
I served in the Navy as a enlisted Petty Officer 2nd class and attended OCS where I received my Commission 6 years total and then joined the Army and attended OCS and served 35 years in the Army Reserve and the CA Army National Guard with a total of 42 years military service. Retired as a Lt Colonel
Ralph Roy Ramirez
Class of 1955
Army, 41 Years
US Navy 6 years
US Army 20 years
Army Natl Guard 15 years
Class of 1955
Army, 41 Years
US Navy 6 years
US Army 20 years
Army Natl Guard 15 years
Terry Baldwin
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
US NAVY VIETNAM VET USS BENNINGTON CVS 20 1965 1969/ MONTANA AIR NATIONAL GUARD 87 TO 88 GREAT FALLS MT Ejection Seat Mechanic
Class of 1963
Navy, 4 Years
US NAVY VIETNAM VET USS BENNINGTON CVS 20 1965 1969/ MONTANA AIR NATIONAL GUARD 87 TO 88 GREAT FALLS MT Ejection Seat Mechanic
Thomas (Tom) Carver
Class of 1962
Air Force, 6 Years
Active duty from 1966 to 1970
Inactive Reserves 1970 to 1972
Air Operations Specialist Williams AFB, AZ. 1966 to 1968. 3526th Pilot Training Sq. Promoted to "Buck Sgt"/E-4.
1968-PCS to Viet Nam Air Operations
1969-PCS to Luke AFB, AZ. 'Ops Sup'vr 4511th Combat Crew Training Sq,
Honorably Discharged 1970
Class of 1962
Air Force, 6 Years
Active duty from 1966 to 1970
Inactive Reserves 1970 to 1972
Air Operations Specialist Williams AFB, AZ. 1966 to 1968. 3526th Pilot Training Sq. Promoted to "Buck Sgt"/E-4.
1968-PCS to Viet Nam Air Operations
1969-PCS to Luke AFB, AZ. 'Ops Sup'vr 4511th Combat Crew Training Sq,
Honorably Discharged 1970
Thomas K. (Tom) Hervey
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
Inducted 21Dec65; Vietnam service 01Nov66--29Oct67 Det. #1, 64th QM BN (Petro Main), 1st. LOG COM. USAR 1968--1978.
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
Inducted 21Dec65; Vietnam service 01Nov66--29Oct67 Det. #1, 64th QM BN (Petro Main), 1st. LOG COM. USAR 1968--1978.
Tim Toney
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Master Chief Electronics Technician. Retiring after 30 years. Too many deployments to count.
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Master Chief Electronics Technician. Retiring after 30 years. Too many deployments to count.
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