William Tennent High School Alumni
Warminster, Pennsylvania (PA)
Recent Members
| Bonnie Learn | 1971 |
| Frederick Pfaff | 1965 |
| Jane Neal | 1963 |
| Janet Singley | 1971 |
| Jean Decker | 1977 |
| Kenneth Mccullough | 1974 |
| Pam Wible | 1970 |
| Walter Hatch | 1975 |
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
Allan Creely
Class of 1960
Navy, 26 Years
Tennent to Pen State to Pensacola for commissioning and flight school. In Corpus Christi, Texas served as the XO of Marine Detachment. Served in Vietnam as an Intelligence Officer 1967-1968. Continued as an Intelligence Officer from 1968-1989 in Norfolk, VA, USS Mount Whitney, NSA in Virginia, USS Forrestal. Commanded the Navy Intelligence Center in Key West, Florida and then continued as Chief of Staff (N2) for Second Fleet, Chief of Staff (N2) for US Atlantic Fleet and Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence at US Atlantic Command and US Central Command.
Retired in 1989. Enjoying a less hectic lifestyle in Colorado Springs.
Class of 1960
Navy, 26 Years
Tennent to Pen State to Pensacola for commissioning and flight school. In Corpus Christi, Texas served as the XO of Marine Detachment. Served in Vietnam as an Intelligence Officer 1967-1968. Continued as an Intelligence Officer from 1968-1989 in Norfolk, VA, USS Mount Whitney, NSA in Virginia, USS Forrestal. Commanded the Navy Intelligence Center in Key West, Florida and then continued as Chief of Staff (N2) for Second Fleet, Chief of Staff (N2) for US Atlantic Fleet and Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence at US Atlantic Command and US Central Command.
Retired in 1989. Enjoying a less hectic lifestyle in Colorado Springs.
charles w heckler
Class of 1965
Air Force, 12 Years
Air force civil engineers heavy equipment operator served in viet nam thiland great britan and various us sites proud red horse veteran
Class of 1965
Air Force, 12 Years
Air force civil engineers heavy equipment operator served in viet nam thiland great britan and various us sites proud red horse veteran
Dale G.Fissel
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
IC2,USS ORISKANY CVA34,- ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY UNIT-PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION-COMMENDATION FROM ADMIRAL 7TH FLEET
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
IC2,USS ORISKANY CVA34,- ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY UNIT-PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION-COMMENDATION FROM ADMIRAL 7TH FLEET
Dennis R DiSalvi
Class of 1967
Navy, 3 Years
Dennis served during the Viet Nam war in the US Navy as a submariner from 1969 to 1972. He served in the Navy with his best friend Tom Harrington. Dennis passed away on 9/22/2005.
Class of 1967
Navy, 3 Years
Dennis served during the Viet Nam war in the US Navy as a submariner from 1969 to 1972. He served in the Navy with his best friend Tom Harrington. Dennis passed away on 9/22/2005.
Dennis R DiSalvi
Class of 1967
Navy, 3 Years
Dennis served during the Viet Nam war in the US Navy as a submariner from 1969 to 1972. He served in the Navy with his best friend Tom Harrington. Dennis passed away on 9/22/2005.
Class of 1967
Navy, 3 Years
Dennis served during the Viet Nam war in the US Navy as a submariner from 1969 to 1972. He served in the Navy with his best friend Tom Harrington. Dennis passed away on 9/22/2005.
Edward J Dahling Jr.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Vietnam Nam 1969-1970
Marine Guard NSA Ft. Meade Maryland
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Vietnam Nam 1969-1970
Marine Guard NSA Ft. Meade Maryland
Frank Caccavo
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 8 Years
1979-1987 Captain, USMC Infantry and Field Artillery
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 8 Years
1979-1987 Captain, USMC Infantry and Field Artillery
George R Dool
Class of 1964
Navy, 2 Years
Served during Viet Nam war. (deceased 6/11/1978)
Class of 1964
Navy, 2 Years
Served during Viet Nam war. (deceased 6/11/1978)
Gordon Rzewnicki
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Machinist Mate Senior Chief, (Air Warfare) Retired. Jan 83 completed boot camp in Orlando, onto Millington Tenn for Jet Mech school, and then Pensacola Fl for UH-1N Huey school. Assigned to VXE-6 (Antarctic Development Squadron 6) Point Mugu Ca (3 deployments to McMurdo Station Antarctica), turned wrenches on Huey helicopters. Enjoyed time on the ice and our time in New Zealand. Naval Air Station North Island; HS-10 (Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron 10), worked on SH-3A/D/G/H Sikorsky Sea King helicopters, worked in Quality Assurance, transitioned squadron from H-3 helo's to the new SH-60F. HSL-33 (Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron Light 33) (Deployed for Desert Shield Desert Storm and Operation Southern Watch) on board USS Marvin Shields and USS Kirk both knox class frigates, worked on Kaman SH-2F helo's, Leading Petty Officer for Quality Assurance, worked as Maintenance Control Supervisor, was being "groomed" for Chief. HSL-45 (shore Duty), made Chief! worked as Maintenance Control Supervisor. HSL-45 Atsugi Japan, Detachement 1 Leading Chief Petty Officer, shot the first Hellfire Missiles off a SH-60B in Okinawa, made Senior Chief Petty Officer while deployed on board USS O'Brien DD-975 in the Persian Gulf. Worked as Maintenance Control Supervisor. Big move to Jacksonville Fl and USS John F Kennedy, assigned as Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Division 2 Leading Chief Petty Officer, leading 250 plus of the Navy's finest sailors providing engine, airframe, hydraulic, NDI, pararigger, welding and tire and wheel support to the assigned airwings. And finally Helicopter Anti submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) NAS Jax, finishing up 7 years straight of sea duty, retired May 2004.
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation Machinist Mate Senior Chief, (Air Warfare) Retired. Jan 83 completed boot camp in Orlando, onto Millington Tenn for Jet Mech school, and then Pensacola Fl for UH-1N Huey school. Assigned to VXE-6 (Antarctic Development Squadron 6) Point Mugu Ca (3 deployments to McMurdo Station Antarctica), turned wrenches on Huey helicopters. Enjoyed time on the ice and our time in New Zealand. Naval Air Station North Island; HS-10 (Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron 10), worked on SH-3A/D/G/H Sikorsky Sea King helicopters, worked in Quality Assurance, transitioned squadron from H-3 helo's to the new SH-60F. HSL-33 (Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron Light 33) (Deployed for Desert Shield Desert Storm and Operation Southern Watch) on board USS Marvin Shields and USS Kirk both knox class frigates, worked on Kaman SH-2F helo's, Leading Petty Officer for Quality Assurance, worked as Maintenance Control Supervisor, was being "groomed" for Chief. HSL-45 (shore Duty), made Chief! worked as Maintenance Control Supervisor. HSL-45 Atsugi Japan, Detachement 1 Leading Chief Petty Officer, shot the first Hellfire Missiles off a SH-60B in Okinawa, made Senior Chief Petty Officer while deployed on board USS O'Brien DD-975 in the Persian Gulf. Worked as Maintenance Control Supervisor. Big move to Jacksonville Fl and USS John F Kennedy, assigned as Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Division 2 Leading Chief Petty Officer, leading 250 plus of the Navy's finest sailors providing engine, airframe, hydraulic, NDI, pararigger, welding and tire and wheel support to the assigned airwings. And finally Helicopter Anti submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) NAS Jax, finishing up 7 years straight of sea duty, retired May 2004.
Hans Schmieder
Class of 1972
Army, 6 Years
U.S. Army The Land of Jungles,,Germany,Italy,Ft.Carson Co.
Class of 1972
Army, 6 Years
U.S. Army The Land of Jungles,,Germany,Italy,Ft.Carson Co.
James E. Richards
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1971. Retired 1995. Enjoyed my career very much!
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1971. Retired 1995. Enjoyed my career very much!
James E. Richards
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the United States Navy as a Navy Musician with duty stations including: Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic Fleet; USS Forrestal; Naval Training Center, Orlando, FL; The United States Naval Academy Band, Annapolis, MD and The United States Navy Band, Washington, DC. Retired Senior Chief Musician.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the United States Navy as a Navy Musician with duty stations including: Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic Fleet; USS Forrestal; Naval Training Center, Orlando, FL; The United States Naval Academy Band, Annapolis, MD and The United States Navy Band, Washington, DC. Retired Senior Chief Musician.
James Holland
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I joined the Marine Corps in 1971. Retired in 2003. No regrets and I would do it again with pride!
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I joined the Marine Corps in 1971. Retired in 2003. No regrets and I would do it again with pride!
James McAlister
Class of 1969
Army, 2 Years
Served as E4 8/9/1972 to 8/8/1974 during Viet Nam War.
Class of 1969
Army, 2 Years
Served as E4 8/9/1972 to 8/8/1974 during Viet Nam War.
James McHale
Class of 1962
Army, 7 Years
Served in US Army Adjutant Corps as Data Processing Officer
Class of 1962
Army, 7 Years
Served in US Army Adjutant Corps as Data Processing Officer
James McHale
Class of 1962
Army, 7 Years
Server in US Army Adjutant Corps as Data Processing Officer
Class of 1962
Army, 7 Years
Server in US Army Adjutant Corps as Data Processing Officer
James T. Dahling
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Usmc 1969 - 1996 Several deployments and combat actions to submit (who really cares).
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Usmc 1969 - 1996 Several deployments and combat actions to submit (who really cares).
Jeff Becker
Class of 1987
Navy, 19 Years
Navy Chief Petty Officer
Naval Test Pilot School
Class of 1987
Navy, 19 Years
Navy Chief Petty Officer
Naval Test Pilot School
Jeff Hunsicker
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
USMC 1972-1976
USMCR 1977- 1998
Aviation Ordnance
Maintained the armament systems on all Marine Corps aircraft. Wa responsible for loading and arming aircraft prior to flight.
Started in Parris Island; served at:
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
MCAS Beaufort, SC
MCAS Kaneohe , HI
Participated in Operations Frequent Wind and Eagle Pull in 1975.
Joined the Marine Corps Reserve in 1977 after four years active duty. Served at the following stations:
NAS Willow Grove 1977 - 1996
Andrews Air Force Base 1996- 1998
Retired in December 1998
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
USMC 1972-1976
USMCR 1977- 1998
Aviation Ordnance
Maintained the armament systems on all Marine Corps aircraft. Wa responsible for loading and arming aircraft prior to flight.
Started in Parris Island; served at:
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
MCAS Beaufort, SC
MCAS Kaneohe , HI
Participated in Operations Frequent Wind and Eagle Pull in 1975.
Joined the Marine Corps Reserve in 1977 after four years active duty. Served at the following stations:
NAS Willow Grove 1977 - 1996
Andrews Air Force Base 1996- 1998
Retired in December 1998
Jeffrey Cook
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Served on Active Duty in various locations around the world
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
Served on Active Duty in various locations around the world
John Felice
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
1984-2016. Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
1984-2016. Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
John W. Ayer
Class of 1964
Navy Reserves, 4 Years
Navy Air Intelligence, Anti-submarine Warfare Squadron VS-33, attached to U.S.S. Ticonderoga, SE Asia theatre/Vietnam, 1968-1972, LtJG.
Class of 1964
Navy Reserves, 4 Years
Navy Air Intelligence, Anti-submarine Warfare Squadron VS-33, attached to U.S.S. Ticonderoga, SE Asia theatre/Vietnam, 1968-1972, LtJG.
Jose R. Camacho Jr.
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 11 Years
Served in the Persian Gulf War. Completed 8 years in the Infantry and 3 years in Administration. Was stationed at Camp Lejeune and Quantico.
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 11 Years
Served in the Persian Gulf War. Completed 8 years in the Infantry and 3 years in Administration. Was stationed at Camp Lejeune and Quantico.
Joseph B. Collins
Class of 1975
Navy, 20 Years
4 years Amphibious warships, 16 years submarines....
Class of 1975
Navy, 20 Years
4 years Amphibious warships, 16 years submarines....
Kevin McGowan
Class of 1979
Navy, 23 Years
Retired ET1/SS
6 years active duty 1980-1986
USS Fulton AS-11
USS Dallas SSN 700
17 years Naval reserves 1986- 2003
NAS Willow Grove
NAS Keflavik Iceland
Supply Support Battalion 2
Supply Logistics Information Company 2
Class of 1979
Navy, 23 Years
Retired ET1/SS
6 years active duty 1980-1986
USS Fulton AS-11
USS Dallas SSN 700
17 years Naval reserves 1986- 2003
NAS Willow Grove
NAS Keflavik Iceland
Supply Support Battalion 2
Supply Logistics Information Company 2
Lawrence Lukas
Class of 1977
Air Force, 22 Years
Senior Master Sergeant Retired
Operations Intelligence Superintendent
Class of 1977
Air Force, 22 Years
Senior Master Sergeant Retired
Operations Intelligence Superintendent
LoCasale Joseph
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Army Engineer Officer
34th Engr BN ( Construction), Ft Riley, KS
94th Engr BN (Combat Heavy), Germany
ROTC Instructor, SDSM&T, Rapid City SD
Ft Worth Engr District, Resident Engineer Ft Bliss, TX
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Germany/SWA
Baltimore Engineer District, Deputy District Engineer
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
Army Engineer Officer
34th Engr BN ( Construction), Ft Riley, KS
94th Engr BN (Combat Heavy), Germany
ROTC Instructor, SDSM&T, Rapid City SD
Ft Worth Engr District, Resident Engineer Ft Bliss, TX
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Germany/SWA
Baltimore Engineer District, Deputy District Engineer
Mark Katzmann
Class of 1980
National Guard, 20+ Years
It was the best experience of my life, except when my children were born.
Class of 1980
National Guard, 20+ Years
It was the best experience of my life, except when my children were born.
Michael T. Wasielewski
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
Served as Military Police for 7 years and Helicopter Instructor Pilot for 14 years
Class of 1971
Army, 20+ Years
Served as Military Police for 7 years and Helicopter Instructor Pilot for 14 years
Paul C. Bailey, Jr
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
Skip, as I knew him, served 31 years active and reserve duty, with 3 tours in Viet Nam, as well as Desert Storm/Desert Shiled. He graduated from Naval Enlisted Academy and was awarded numerous medals including the Purple Heart with 2 stars, the Navy Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal.
Class of 1961
Navy, 20+ Years
Skip, as I knew him, served 31 years active and reserve duty, with 3 tours in Viet Nam, as well as Desert Storm/Desert Shiled. He graduated from Naval Enlisted Academy and was awarded numerous medals including the Purple Heart with 2 stars, the Navy Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal.
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Our William Tennent 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 Tennent High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Warminster are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!