William Chrisman High School Alumni
Independence, Missouri (MO)
Recent Members
| Christen Christen Shank | 2015 |
| Donna Donna L Gabbert | 1970 |
| Jamie Daymon Ealey | 1992 |
| Jim Lamb | 1972 |
| Jimmy Pippenger | 1960 |
| Lucy Lucy Rangel | 1975 |
| Marlan Curry | 1975 |
| Matery Chipman | 1981 |
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
.Paul Wesley Schilling
Class of 1956
Air Force, 23 Years
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, later Degree in Primate Medicine
Class of 1956
Air Force, 23 Years
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, later Degree in Primate Medicine
Angela D McLane Beyrle
Class of 1994
Navy, 20+ Years
Mass Communication Specialist (Aviation Warfare)
Petty Officer First Class Angela D. McLane
Petty Officer McLane is a native of Independence, Mo, the hometown of President Harry
S. Truman. She began her Navy career in 1997 as an Undesignated Airman. She was then
assigned to USS CORONADO (AGF 11) where she served as an Airman in the Air
Department. While stationed aboard CORONADO, she struck for and advanced to Navy
Photographer’s Mate (PH) Petty Officer Third Class in 1998. During her tour at
CORONADO, she deployed to Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, and Mexico. In June 1999, Petty
Officer McLane transferred to USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) where she worked in
the Photo Lab. During her tour at STENNIS, she deployed to South China, South Korea,
Malaysia, Bahrain, Australia, and Hawaii.
After Petty Officer McLane completed the Digital Multimedia course in September 2001,
at Defense Information School (DINFOS), Fort Meade, Maryland, she transferred to
FLEET IMAGING COMMAND PACIFIC (FICP) where she worked in the Electronic
Imaging Department within a variety of multimedia projects. While stationed at FICP,
she advanced to Photographer’s Mate Petty Officer Second Class. After Petty Officer
McLane completed the Video Production and Documentation course in February 2005, at
DINFOS, Fort Meade, Maryland, she transferred to FLEET COMBAT CAMERA
GROUP PACIFIC (FLTCOMCAMGRUPAC) where she became the Leading Petty
Officer (LPO) on multiple deployments to Australia, 2 times on the ground in Iraq,
Africa, and the Philippines. While attached to FLTCOMCAMGRUPAC, Petty Officer
McLane was meritoriously Command Advanced (CAP) to Mass Communication
Specialist (MC) Petty Officer First Class. Petty Officer McLane transferred to White
House Communications Agency (WHCA) where she became the White House Television
(WHTV) Presidential Director. She led 14 WHTV joint personnel teams in support of
Presidential, Vice Presidential and First Lady of the United States, during the Obama
Administration, for historical archiving and traveled to over 35 countries and 25 states.
Petty Officer McLane completed the Intermediate Video Course in February 2014. In
November 2015, Petty Officer McLane completed the Broadcast Managers Course at
DINFOS, Fort Meade, Maryland, and transferred to American Forces Network (AFN)
Bahrain and served as the Station Manager, where she ran the radio station for military
personnel, their families and civilians.
Petty Officer McLane is currently attending University of Maryland University College
to complete her BA in Graphic Communications.
Petty Officer McLane’s personal awards include the Meritorious Command Advance
Program (CAP), Joint Service Commendation Medal (3 awards), Army Commendation
Medal (2 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 awards), Good
Conduct Medal (6 awards), and the Letter of Commendation Letter (2 letters).
Class of 1994
Navy, 20+ Years
Mass Communication Specialist (Aviation Warfare)
Petty Officer First Class Angela D. McLane
Petty Officer McLane is a native of Independence, Mo, the hometown of President Harry
S. Truman. She began her Navy career in 1997 as an Undesignated Airman. She was then
assigned to USS CORONADO (AGF 11) where she served as an Airman in the Air
Department. While stationed aboard CORONADO, she struck for and advanced to Navy
Photographer’s Mate (PH) Petty Officer Third Class in 1998. During her tour at
CORONADO, she deployed to Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, and Mexico. In June 1999, Petty
Officer McLane transferred to USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) where she worked in
the Photo Lab. During her tour at STENNIS, she deployed to South China, South Korea,
Malaysia, Bahrain, Australia, and Hawaii.
After Petty Officer McLane completed the Digital Multimedia course in September 2001,
at Defense Information School (DINFOS), Fort Meade, Maryland, she transferred to
FLEET IMAGING COMMAND PACIFIC (FICP) where she worked in the Electronic
Imaging Department within a variety of multimedia projects. While stationed at FICP,
she advanced to Photographer’s Mate Petty Officer Second Class. After Petty Officer
McLane completed the Video Production and Documentation course in February 2005, at
DINFOS, Fort Meade, Maryland, she transferred to FLEET COMBAT CAMERA
GROUP PACIFIC (FLTCOMCAMGRUPAC) where she became the Leading Petty
Officer (LPO) on multiple deployments to Australia, 2 times on the ground in Iraq,
Africa, and the Philippines. While attached to FLTCOMCAMGRUPAC, Petty Officer
McLane was meritoriously Command Advanced (CAP) to Mass Communication
Specialist (MC) Petty Officer First Class. Petty Officer McLane transferred to White
House Communications Agency (WHCA) where she became the White House Television
(WHTV) Presidential Director. She led 14 WHTV joint personnel teams in support of
Presidential, Vice Presidential and First Lady of the United States, during the Obama
Administration, for historical archiving and traveled to over 35 countries and 25 states.
Petty Officer McLane completed the Intermediate Video Course in February 2014. In
November 2015, Petty Officer McLane completed the Broadcast Managers Course at
DINFOS, Fort Meade, Maryland, and transferred to American Forces Network (AFN)
Bahrain and served as the Station Manager, where she ran the radio station for military
personnel, their families and civilians.
Petty Officer McLane is currently attending University of Maryland University College
to complete her BA in Graphic Communications.
Petty Officer McLane’s personal awards include the Meritorious Command Advance
Program (CAP), Joint Service Commendation Medal (3 awards), Army Commendation
Medal (2 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 awards), Good
Conduct Medal (6 awards), and the Letter of Commendation Letter (2 letters).
Charles R Buchanan
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I served with the 3rd Battalion 6th Marines at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Was stationed at Guantanamo Bay during the Cuban missile crises in 1963. Discharged in 1965 from Marine Barracks, Naval Station, San Diego
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 4 Years
I served with the 3rd Battalion 6th Marines at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Was stationed at Guantanamo Bay during the Cuban missile crises in 1963. Discharged in 1965 from Marine Barracks, Naval Station, San Diego
David A. Bunten
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Minute Man Missile Tech, Malstrom A.F B., Great Falls, Mont.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Minute Man Missile Tech, Malstrom A.F B., Great Falls, Mont.
Debra Marshall Gagnon
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
1987-2007, USN Nurse Corps. Started and finished at Great Lakes, other duty stations, Portsmouth VA; Rota, Spain; Cherry Point, NC; Okinawa, Japan. Only got deployed once: USS Fort McHenry to Indonesia in 2005 for Tsunami relief.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
1987-2007, USN Nurse Corps. Started and finished at Great Lakes, other duty stations, Portsmouth VA; Rota, Spain; Cherry Point, NC; Okinawa, Japan. Only got deployed once: USS Fort McHenry to Indonesia in 2005 for Tsunami relief.
Dr. Paul Wesley Schilling
Class of 1956
Air Force, 23 Years
Was stationed in many countries of the World.
Class of 1956
Air Force, 23 Years
Was stationed in many countries of the World.
GARY BRYANT
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
CHIEF CLERK, TECHNICAL SERGEANT, DISABLED VIETNAM VETERAN
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
CHIEF CLERK, TECHNICAL SERGEANT, DISABLED VIETNAM VETERAN
GARY BRYANT
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
CHIEF CLERK/SUPERVISOR/TYPIST. VIETNAM VETERAN.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
CHIEF CLERK/SUPERVISOR/TYPIST. VIETNAM VETERAN.
Gary M. Luff
Class of 1957
Army, 20+ Years
Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Retired; last assignment Battalion Commander 1/13 Armor, 1st Armored Division.
Class of 1957
Army, 20+ Years
Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Retired; last assignment Battalion Commander 1/13 Armor, 1st Armored Division.
Jim Dessent
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
I was a missle tech first serving on the USS Holland in Holy Loch Scotland then onto the USS James Monroe a ssbn out of Charleston.
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
I was a missle tech first serving on the USS Holland in Holy Loch Scotland then onto the USS James Monroe a ssbn out of Charleston.
John Milfor
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Joined Air Force right after graduation. 4 years and then out. Missed going to Vietnam by about 6 months.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Joined Air Force right after graduation. 4 years and then out. Missed going to Vietnam by about 6 months.
Larry G. Cleveland
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Began service in U.S. Navy "boot camp" in San Diego, CA. starting in December 1969. Served on board the USS Wallace L. Lind DD 703 from July 1970 to July 1971. Upon decommissioning (becoming Naval Reserve ship in Portland, OR) , transferred to Naval Investigative Service Headquarters in Alexandria, VA. Served for 25 months until released to return to school at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Began service in U.S. Navy "boot camp" in San Diego, CA. starting in December 1969. Served on board the USS Wallace L. Lind DD 703 from July 1970 to July 1971. Upon decommissioning (becoming Naval Reserve ship in Portland, OR) , transferred to Naval Investigative Service Headquarters in Alexandria, VA. Served for 25 months until released to return to school at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Lloyd Williamson
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Bulk Fuel Specialist
Bulk Fuel Co, 9th ESB, Okinawa Japan 89-90, 92-93, 96-97
H&HS MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA 90-92
MCMWTC, Bridgeport, CA 93-96
MWSS-371, MCAS Yuma, AZ 97-00
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 12 Years
Bulk Fuel Specialist
Bulk Fuel Co, 9th ESB, Okinawa Japan 89-90, 92-93, 96-97
H&HS MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA 90-92
MCMWTC, Bridgeport, CA 93-96
MWSS-371, MCAS Yuma, AZ 97-00
Richard Moore
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Staging Area - Phu Bai, South Vietnam - 1966
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Staging Area - Phu Bai, South Vietnam - 1966
Robert McConchie
Class of 1964
Army, 4 Years
McConchie, Robert US Army service info 7-26-2015 rwm
1966-1970
5-11-1966 Enlisted Kansas City, MO
Fort Polk, LA Basic Infantry Training
W3155952 MOS 100B8 Helicopter Pilot Instructor
10-1966 Ft. Wolters, TX 16 weeks 66 – WORWAC 67-5 12-1967
1-11-1967 Ft. Rucker, Alabama 21 weeks 67 – WORWAC 67-5 5-5-1967
5-13-1968 SO 130 Report to:
CO, 22nd Replacement Bn, Cam Rahn Bay APO 96312
189th Assault Helicopter Co.
6-7-1967 6-24-1967 first flight Pleiku, RVN 189th AHC 6-9-1968 last flight
9-22-1967 Award of the Air Medal (First Thru Third Oak Leaf Cluster) 7-4 / 8-6-1967
9-7-1967 Letter of Commendation from E. H. Kauffman COL INF Senior Advisor Special Tactial Zone 24, Advisory Detachment MACTH-KTA
1st Aviation Brigade, 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion, 189th Assault Helicopter Co. (AHC) Camp Holloway AAF, Pleiku, RVN
1st Aviation Brigade
http://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApps?cmd=SearchUnitName&UnitName=1st+Aviation+Brigade
52nd Combat Aviation Battalion “Flying Dragons”
4-15-1968 SO 106 Appointed WO1 AVN 189th Aslt Hel Co 52d Cbt Avn Bn APO 96318 IP UH-1H effective date 3+23-1968 VOGC
6-12-1968 depart Pleiku, RVN to CEB, RVN
6-13-1968 depart CEB, RVN to McChord AFB, WA
6-13-1968 depart SEA-TAC Intl Arpt to KC, MO
7-5-1968 depart Independence to Hunter AAF, GA
7-9-1968 arrive Hunter AAF, GA
7-2-1968 Award of the Air Medal (Fifth Thru Thirtieth Oak Leaf Cluster) 8-6-1967 – 6-5-1968
9-17-1968 Assigned Det 1 USAAVNS Elm Hunter AAF, GA Division “B”
9-20-1968 Appointed Instructor Pilot Rotary Wing Instruments effective 9-17-1968
Class of 1964
Army, 4 Years
McConchie, Robert US Army service info 7-26-2015 rwm
1966-1970
5-11-1966 Enlisted Kansas City, MO
Fort Polk, LA Basic Infantry Training
W3155952 MOS 100B8 Helicopter Pilot Instructor
10-1966 Ft. Wolters, TX 16 weeks 66 – WORWAC 67-5 12-1967
1-11-1967 Ft. Rucker, Alabama 21 weeks 67 – WORWAC 67-5 5-5-1967
5-13-1968 SO 130 Report to:
CO, 22nd Replacement Bn, Cam Rahn Bay APO 96312
189th Assault Helicopter Co.
6-7-1967 6-24-1967 first flight Pleiku, RVN 189th AHC 6-9-1968 last flight
9-22-1967 Award of the Air Medal (First Thru Third Oak Leaf Cluster) 7-4 / 8-6-1967
9-7-1967 Letter of Commendation from E. H. Kauffman COL INF Senior Advisor Special Tactial Zone 24, Advisory Detachment MACTH-KTA
1st Aviation Brigade, 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion, 189th Assault Helicopter Co. (AHC) Camp Holloway AAF, Pleiku, RVN
1st Aviation Brigade
http://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApps?cmd=SearchUnitName&UnitName=1st+Aviation+Brigade
52nd Combat Aviation Battalion “Flying Dragons”
4-15-1968 SO 106 Appointed WO1 AVN 189th Aslt Hel Co 52d Cbt Avn Bn APO 96318 IP UH-1H effective date 3+23-1968 VOGC
6-12-1968 depart Pleiku, RVN to CEB, RVN
6-13-1968 depart CEB, RVN to McChord AFB, WA
6-13-1968 depart SEA-TAC Intl Arpt to KC, MO
7-5-1968 depart Independence to Hunter AAF, GA
7-9-1968 arrive Hunter AAF, GA
7-2-1968 Award of the Air Medal (Fifth Thru Thirtieth Oak Leaf Cluster) 8-6-1967 – 6-5-1968
9-17-1968 Assigned Det 1 USAAVNS Elm Hunter AAF, GA Division “B”
9-20-1968 Appointed Instructor Pilot Rotary Wing Instruments effective 9-17-1968
Roger Albert
Class of 1965
Coast Guard, 4 Years
USCGS Forsythia - Mississippi and Arkansas River aids to navagation. Discharged 2/70 E6 1st Class Boatswain Mate in charge of deck crew.
Class of 1965
Coast Guard, 4 Years
USCGS Forsythia - Mississippi and Arkansas River aids to navagation. Discharged 2/70 E6 1st Class Boatswain Mate in charge of deck crew.
Roger Albert
Class of 1965
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Aids to navagation, Mississippi River, Memphis, TN to Vicksburg, MS. Arkansas River to Little Rock, AR.
Class of 1965
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Aids to navagation, Mississippi River, Memphis, TN to Vicksburg, MS. Arkansas River to Little Rock, AR.
Ronald Benedict
Class of 1964
Army, 7 Years
U.S. Army Infantry. Captain. Vietnam veteran, platoon leader 1st Bn, 2d Inf., 1st Infantry Division (1967-1968). Combat disabled.
Class of 1964
Army, 7 Years
U.S. Army Infantry. Captain. Vietnam veteran, platoon leader 1st Bn, 2d Inf., 1st Infantry Division (1967-1968). Combat disabled.
Ronald Dale Campbell
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
1964 - 1968 Army Security Agency - Ft. Devens, MA. 1969 - 1987 Military Police - Various assignments worldwide. Retired.
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
1964 - 1968 Army Security Agency - Ft. Devens, MA. 1969 - 1987 Military Police - Various assignments worldwide. Retired.
Steven 'Neal' Wilson
Class of 1982
Army, 10 Years
National Guard and still serving!
Class of 1982
Army, 10 Years
National Guard and still serving!
William Bruce McFadden
Class of 1964
Air Force, 24 Years
1969-1970 Officer Training / Pilot Training, San Antonio, TX / Laredo, TX
1970-1973 Aerospace Audio Visual Service Video Producer -Carswell, AFB, TX
1973-1979 Inactive Air Force Reserve
1979-1980 Active Air Force Reserve Public Realtions Officer - Richards-Gebaur AFB, Missouri
1980-1985 - Air Force Recruiting Officer - Kansas City, Missouri / Sacramento, California
1985-1989 - Major Command Staff Officer, American Forces Radio and Television Service Liason Officer, Command Staff Planning Officer- Ramstein AB, Germany.
1989-1992 - HQ USAF Staff Officer, Senior Military Officer in Charge of Production for Air Force Television News.
1992-1994 Chief of Public Affairs, Air Force Development and Test Center, Eglin AFB, Florida.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 24 Years
1969-1970 Officer Training / Pilot Training, San Antonio, TX / Laredo, TX
1970-1973 Aerospace Audio Visual Service Video Producer -Carswell, AFB, TX
1973-1979 Inactive Air Force Reserve
1979-1980 Active Air Force Reserve Public Realtions Officer - Richards-Gebaur AFB, Missouri
1980-1985 - Air Force Recruiting Officer - Kansas City, Missouri / Sacramento, California
1985-1989 - Major Command Staff Officer, American Forces Radio and Television Service Liason Officer, Command Staff Planning Officer- Ramstein AB, Germany.
1989-1992 - HQ USAF Staff Officer, Senior Military Officer in Charge of Production for Air Force Television News.
1992-1994 Chief of Public Affairs, Air Force Development and Test Center, Eglin AFB, Florida.
WILLIAM E. HUNTSUCKERE
Class of 1958
Army, 5 Years
TWO TURES KOREA 1962-63 & 64-65
ONE YEAR VIET NAM 1965-66
CRANE OPPERATER
Class of 1958
Army, 5 Years
TWO TURES KOREA 1962-63 & 64-65
ONE YEAR VIET NAM 1965-66
CRANE OPPERATER
william younger
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
2 weeks after graduation i went to boot camp. became a radar operator. 5 years in germany 3 years at shaw afb sc. got out of service in 85. joined air force reserves in 1989. became a jet engine mechanic on A-10's at richards gabuar. moved to mesa arizona 1996. joined reserve unit at luke afb. became an electrical specialist on the F-16's until i retired in 2002.
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
2 weeks after graduation i went to boot camp. became a radar operator. 5 years in germany 3 years at shaw afb sc. got out of service in 85. joined air force reserves in 1989. became a jet engine mechanic on A-10's at richards gabuar. moved to mesa arizona 1996. joined reserve unit at luke afb. became an electrical specialist on the F-16's until i retired in 2002.
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Our William Chrisman 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 William Chrisman High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Independence are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!