Salem High School Alumni
Salem, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Arianna Eddins | 2021 |
| Clara Beheler | 1983 |
| James Strals | 2007 |
| Laurie K Gussow Parks | 1983 |
| Lee Anne Barker | 1979 |
| Linda Webb | 1981 |
| Reginald Brown | 1999 |
| Tony Rippee Tony Rippee | 1985 |
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
Christopher Smith
Class of 1997
Army, 3 Years
Army Bandsmen 02U Electric Bass Player
Class of 1997
Army, 3 Years
Army Bandsmen 02U Electric Bass Player
Eric Harlow
Class of 1990
Navy, 4 Years
*Gunner's Mate School, Great Lakes, IL
*Law Enforcement, Lackland AFB, TX
*Law enforcement duties in LaMaddalena, Italy
Class of 1990
Navy, 4 Years
*Gunner's Mate School, Great Lakes, IL
*Law Enforcement, Lackland AFB, TX
*Law enforcement duties in LaMaddalena, Italy
Heather Diffenderfer
Class of 1998
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Commissioned as an officer in the Army Reserves in 2012.
Class of 1998
Army Reserves, 6 Years
Commissioned as an officer in the Army Reserves in 2012.
Jeff Graves
Class of 1983
Air Force, 8 Years
Active duty in the USAF from 1987 - 1995. Participated in Turkey and Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. Duty Stations include Zweibrucken, Germany, England AFB, LA, and Seymour-Johnson AFB, NC.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 8 Years
Active duty in the USAF from 1987 - 1995. Participated in Turkey and Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. Duty Stations include Zweibrucken, Germany, England AFB, LA, and Seymour-Johnson AFB, NC.
Keith Bishop
Class of 1996
Navy, 5 Years
Currently serving in a submarine based near Seattle, Wa
Class of 1996
Navy, 5 Years
Currently serving in a submarine based near Seattle, Wa
Michael Andrew Griffin (Andy)
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Aviation mechanic 10 years, Aviation Maintenance Officer 13 years. Got to see Kuwait, Iraq, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Cuba, Budapest, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean island of St. Lucia and majority of CONUS.
Worked on several planes: A-4, F-18, CH-46E, C-130. Flew on many - best job I ever had. Retired as Chief Warrant Officer-4 with Meritorious Service Medal
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Aviation mechanic 10 years, Aviation Maintenance Officer 13 years. Got to see Kuwait, Iraq, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Cuba, Budapest, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean island of St. Lucia and majority of CONUS.
Worked on several planes: A-4, F-18, CH-46E, C-130. Flew on many - best job I ever had. Retired as Chief Warrant Officer-4 with Meritorious Service Medal
Michael Hubbard
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
1982-1985 years Langley AFB Va. Dietary Therapist, 1985-1989 Moutain Hom AFB ID. 1989-1992 Torre Jon Spain, 1992-2000 Mountain Home AFB ID and 2000-2003 Andrews AFB MD.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
1982-1985 years Langley AFB Va. Dietary Therapist, 1985-1989 Moutain Hom AFB ID. 1989-1992 Torre Jon Spain, 1992-2000 Mountain Home AFB ID and 2000-2003 Andrews AFB MD.
Rebecca Parks
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
362nd APS, Rhein Main Air Base, Germany, 1991 - 1995 during Desert Storm. Medals: Air Force Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
362nd APS, Rhein Main Air Base, Germany, 1991 - 1995 during Desert Storm. Medals: Air Force Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon.
Richard King
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Active Duty Naval career 21 years service
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Active Duty Naval career 21 years service
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Our Salem 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 Salem High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Salem are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!