Thunderbird High School Alumni
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Recent Members
| Christopher Bush | 2001 |
| Ernesto Isidoro | 2007 |
| Nicolas Scott Scott | 2013 |
| Nicole Muehleisen Nicole Muehleisen | 2015 |
| Paula Whitlock Paula Lyons | 1983 |
| Ray Pierson | 1984 |
| Suzanne Boone Sanders | 1993 |
| Vicki Adams | 1985 |
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 M. HARRIS
Class of 2004
Air Force, 2 Years
CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE USAF. BASED AT
MC CONNEL AFB WICHITA, KANSAS
SECURITY FORCES/MILITARY POLICE
Class of 2004
Air Force, 2 Years
CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE USAF. BASED AT
MC CONNEL AFB WICHITA, KANSAS
SECURITY FORCES/MILITARY POLICE
Bill Lange
Class of 1976
Air Force, 4 Years
77-81 USAF MC-130 Crew Chief. Rhein-Main Germany
Class of 1976
Air Force, 4 Years
77-81 USAF MC-130 Crew Chief. Rhein-Main Germany
Brian DeLong
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Provide Hope, Operation Just Cause, Operation Provide Comfort, Operation Iraqui Freedom, Operation Eduring Freedom
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Provide Hope, Operation Just Cause, Operation Provide Comfort, Operation Iraqui Freedom, Operation Eduring Freedom
Donald Dennis
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I joined the Marines in 1977 and did boot camp in San Diego,Ca.From there I went to Camp Pendleton,Ca.My MOS was 3051,I was the Headquarters Battalion Forklift Driver.We had many beach training landings and a lot of rifle training.It was the BEST thing I have ever been involved in,with out going in the Marines I would not be the person I am.My years in the Service were both hard and exciting.I still have brother Marines I stay in touch with,for over 40 years now.
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I joined the Marines in 1977 and did boot camp in San Diego,Ca.From there I went to Camp Pendleton,Ca.My MOS was 3051,I was the Headquarters Battalion Forklift Driver.We had many beach training landings and a lot of rifle training.It was the BEST thing I have ever been involved in,with out going in the Marines I would not be the person I am.My years in the Service were both hard and exciting.I still have brother Marines I stay in touch with,for over 40 years now.
Dustin Ward
Class of 1989
Navy, 4 Years
Operations Specialist 2nd Class, served onboard USS Paul F. Foster DD964. Participated in two overseas deployments to the Persian Gulf. Served from 1993 to 1997 with honorable discharge.
Class of 1989
Navy, 4 Years
Operations Specialist 2nd Class, served onboard USS Paul F. Foster DD964. Participated in two overseas deployments to the Persian Gulf. Served from 1993 to 1997 with honorable discharge.
Heather (Foster) Rivera
Class of 1991
Army, 12 Years
I severed 12 years 7 months in the Army as a 92A. I had two tours to AFGN. Enjoyed jumping out of air planes. I thank the Lord for the time I was in and keeping me safe. I still work for the Army as a civillian.
Class of 1991
Army, 12 Years
I severed 12 years 7 months in the Army as a 92A. I had two tours to AFGN. Enjoyed jumping out of air planes. I thank the Lord for the time I was in and keeping me safe. I still work for the Army as a civillian.
John D. Compton
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Independent Duty Medical Technician
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Independent Duty Medical Technician
John Knutson
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 15 Years
Enlisted in 1992 and attained the rank of Sergeant. Commissioned an Infantry Officer in 1997. Has served as Platoon Commander, Company Executive Officer, Battalion Assistant Operations Officer, Officer Selection Officer, Company Commander and Inspector-Instructor. Served two tours as a Company Commander in Iraq.
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 15 Years
Enlisted in 1992 and attained the rank of Sergeant. Commissioned an Infantry Officer in 1997. Has served as Platoon Commander, Company Executive Officer, Battalion Assistant Operations Officer, Officer Selection Officer, Company Commander and Inspector-Instructor. Served two tours as a Company Commander in Iraq.
John Nelson
Class of 1983
Army, 9 Years
7 years active duty 2 years reserve. Stationed at Fort Ord, CA (no decomissioned), Fort Bliss, Tx as a 27E (Tow weapon mechanic). Transfered to Schweinfurt FRG and became a 71M (Chaplain's Assistant). Went reserve after Desert Storm and was assigned to the AZ resereve HQ as a 71M. Left service as a E-4(p) Corporal.
Class of 1983
Army, 9 Years
7 years active duty 2 years reserve. Stationed at Fort Ord, CA (no decomissioned), Fort Bliss, Tx as a 27E (Tow weapon mechanic). Transfered to Schweinfurt FRG and became a 71M (Chaplain's Assistant). Went reserve after Desert Storm and was assigned to the AZ resereve HQ as a 71M. Left service as a E-4(p) Corporal.
John Nelson
Class of 1983
Army, 7 Years
US Army Tow Weapon Mechanic (27E) and Chaplains Assistant (71M). 7 Years active duty. Basic Training at Ft McClellan, AL. Permanent Stationed at Ft Ord, CA (84-86) Ft Bliss, TX (86-87) Schweinfurt FRG (87-91). Final rank Specialist E-4 (Acting Corporal, Promotable to Sargent). One of the First Chaplain Assistant's on Active Duty to be awarded a Schutzensnur (West German Marksmanship Badge) Final awards (per DD214) Army Achievement Medal (3rd award), Army Good Conduct Medal (2ND award), National Defense Medal (2ND Award), PLDC Ribbon, Basic Training Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Gold Schutzensnur.
Class of 1983
Army, 7 Years
US Army Tow Weapon Mechanic (27E) and Chaplains Assistant (71M). 7 Years active duty. Basic Training at Ft McClellan, AL. Permanent Stationed at Ft Ord, CA (84-86) Ft Bliss, TX (86-87) Schweinfurt FRG (87-91). Final rank Specialist E-4 (Acting Corporal, Promotable to Sargent). One of the First Chaplain Assistant's on Active Duty to be awarded a Schutzensnur (West German Marksmanship Badge) Final awards (per DD214) Army Achievement Medal (3rd award), Army Good Conduct Medal (2ND award), National Defense Medal (2ND Award), PLDC Ribbon, Basic Training Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Gold Schutzensnur.
Josh Aranyos
Class of 1994
Army, 8 Years
Served as a 19k armor crewman. One year in Korea. Was stationed at Ft Carson, Colorado and served one tour in Iraq
Class of 1994
Army, 8 Years
Served as a 19k armor crewman. One year in Korea. Was stationed at Ft Carson, Colorado and served one tour in Iraq
keith weir
Class of 1984
Navy, 10 Years
served in first gulf war where i becmae disabled and had to leave the navy. served all over the world
Class of 1984
Navy, 10 Years
served in first gulf war where i becmae disabled and had to leave the navy. served all over the world
LCDR John G. Keenan
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 22 years of Naval Service. Served during Desert Storm / Shield and OIF. Served on board USS Peleliu, USS Constellation, USS Nimitz, USS Essex, USS Bon-Homme Richard, USS Tarawa, USS Belleauwood and retired as Chief Anesthetist Naval Medical Center San Digeo California.
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 22 years of Naval Service. Served during Desert Storm / Shield and OIF. Served on board USS Peleliu, USS Constellation, USS Nimitz, USS Essex, USS Bon-Homme Richard, USS Tarawa, USS Belleauwood and retired as Chief Anesthetist Naval Medical Center San Digeo California.
Melvin Ray Wood
Class of 1976
Navy, 20 Years
Served 20 yrs in U.S. Navy. Served onboard USS Brumby (FF 1044), USS Independence (CV (62), USS Fulton (AS 11), USS Cayuga (LST 1186), USS Patriot (MCM 7), USS Scout (MCM 8), Naval Air Station -Brunswick Maine, Navy Recruiting Process Station - Oklahoma City, 3rd FSSG Marine Unit-Okinawa, Japan, PSD Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma. Two North Atlantic/Mediterranean cruises, crossing the artic circle. Two Western Pacific cruises, crossing the equator to Australia.
Class of 1976
Navy, 20 Years
Served 20 yrs in U.S. Navy. Served onboard USS Brumby (FF 1044), USS Independence (CV (62), USS Fulton (AS 11), USS Cayuga (LST 1186), USS Patriot (MCM 7), USS Scout (MCM 8), Naval Air Station -Brunswick Maine, Navy Recruiting Process Station - Oklahoma City, 3rd FSSG Marine Unit-Okinawa, Japan, PSD Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma. Two North Atlantic/Mediterranean cruises, crossing the artic circle. Two Western Pacific cruises, crossing the equator to Australia.
MGySgt MICHAEL WILSON
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 30 Years
Radar Bombing Tech, Satellite Systems Tech, Comm Planner and Maintenance Management Chief. Deployed many times all over.
Class of 1980
Marine Corps, 30 Years
Radar Bombing Tech, Satellite Systems Tech, Comm Planner and Maintenance Management Chief. Deployed many times all over.
Rachel Lynn Vezaldenos Mumau
Class of 1980
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years active duty the 6 more years as a full time Air Guard Technician.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 4 Years
Served 4 years active duty the 6 more years as a full time Air Guard Technician.
Rachel Vezaldenos
Class of 1980
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircraft maintenance, aeromedical specialist
Class of 1980
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircraft maintenance, aeromedical specialist
Rick Anfinson
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Retiring and returning to Phoenix May 2009. Career highlighted by successful 1 year tour in Iraq and finishing as the Executive Officer at NAVSEA. Commander USN
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Retiring and returning to Phoenix May 2009. Career highlighted by successful 1 year tour in Iraq and finishing as the Executive Officer at NAVSEA. Commander USN
Steven Plante
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
I was a medic. I was stationed at Ft Bragg (44th MED BDE), Sacramento Recruiting Battalion, Fort Hood with 2AD, 4ID, and 1st CAV, and a year in Korea. I was deployed for combat ops in Panama (1989), Desert Shield/Storm, and Baghdad for OIF II (Mar 2004-Feb 2005) I retired in AUG 2005.
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
I was a medic. I was stationed at Ft Bragg (44th MED BDE), Sacramento Recruiting Battalion, Fort Hood with 2AD, 4ID, and 1st CAV, and a year in Korea. I was deployed for combat ops in Panama (1989), Desert Shield/Storm, and Baghdad for OIF II (Mar 2004-Feb 2005) I retired in AUG 2005.
Terry Brogan
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry for 13, recruiting for 7. Served in Germnay, Korea, Colorado, New York, Boston, Louisianna and Kentucky
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry for 13, recruiting for 7. Served in Germnay, Korea, Colorado, New York, Boston, Louisianna and Kentucky
Veronica Wayne
Class of 1999
Navy, 13 Years
4 years Active Duty Navy attached to VF-32 on board the USS Harry S Truman during the maiden voyage to the Middle East. Later stationed at Pearl Harbor and a member of the Honor Guard at Ford Island. Continued service in the Air Force Reserves with two more deployments to the Middle East including Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan.
Class of 1999
Navy, 13 Years
4 years Active Duty Navy attached to VF-32 on board the USS Harry S Truman during the maiden voyage to the Middle East. Later stationed at Pearl Harbor and a member of the Honor Guard at Ford Island. Continued service in the Air Force Reserves with two more deployments to the Middle East including Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan.
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Our Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Phoenix are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!