Woodbridge High School Alumni
Woodbridge, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
Chris Mcquinn Chris Mcquinn | 1984 |
Deanna Gonzalez Florence | 1979 |
Debra Gantt | 1974 |
Jim Estep | 1972 |
Joseph Procopio | 1985 |
Karen Adams | 1970 |
Michael Gibson | 1968 |
Rachel Gustavson | 2010 |
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
Have you lost your Woodbridge High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Vikings lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
Bailey M. Talbot
Class of 1972
Navy, 4 Years
Submarine service based out of San Diego, CA. Served on USS Scamp SSN 588 and USS Barb SSN 594.
Class of 1972
Navy, 4 Years
Submarine service based out of San Diego, CA. Served on USS Scamp SSN 588 and USS Barb SSN 594.
Bruce Colbert
Class of 1974
Army, 10 Years
Joined the Army in 1979 as a PFC and started in MI as 96H, aerial surveillance. Went to OCS, got my commission as a 2nd Lt., and honorably discharged in 1983 as a 1st Lt. Earned Airborne wings and Ranger tab, served in an 8" nuclear artillery battery and as PIO at Ft. Rucker. Went into the reserves in 1986 for six years and honorably discharged as a Capt.
Class of 1974
Army, 10 Years
Joined the Army in 1979 as a PFC and started in MI as 96H, aerial surveillance. Went to OCS, got my commission as a 2nd Lt., and honorably discharged in 1983 as a 1st Lt. Earned Airborne wings and Ranger tab, served in an 8" nuclear artillery battery and as PIO at Ft. Rucker. Went into the reserves in 1986 for six years and honorably discharged as a Capt.
Carolyne Vollbach (nee: Hamilton)
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 6 Years
went delayed entry, waited a whole year
Stationed:
NAS Memphis, TN
Camp Lejeune, NC
Okinawa, Japan
Quantico, VA
Loved every minute of it, just blew out the knees, running in tank trails!!
Class of 1981
Marine Corps, 6 Years
went delayed entry, waited a whole year
Stationed:
NAS Memphis, TN
Camp Lejeune, NC
Okinawa, Japan
Quantico, VA
Loved every minute of it, just blew out the knees, running in tank trails!!
Charles Bies
Class of 2000
Army, 10 Years
Commissioned as an Armor officer. Served as a tank platoon leader with the 1st Armored Division and an Airborne Reconnaissance Company Commander in the 82nd Airborne Division. Currently serving at the United States Military Academy as an Instructor of Military History. Deployed to Iraq from 2006-2007 and 2008-2009. Awards include Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and two oak leaf clusters, and the Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster
Class of 2000
Army, 10 Years
Commissioned as an Armor officer. Served as a tank platoon leader with the 1st Armored Division and an Airborne Reconnaissance Company Commander in the 82nd Airborne Division. Currently serving at the United States Military Academy as an Instructor of Military History. Deployed to Iraq from 2006-2007 and 2008-2009. Awards include Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and two oak leaf clusters, and the Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster
Dan Forgas
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served with 2nd Med Btn. during Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991. Served five years in 4th CAG, Washington D.C.
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served with 2nd Med Btn. during Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991. Served five years in 4th CAG, Washington D.C.
Danny Jones
Class of 2001
Army, 9 Years
Graduated HS and shipped off to Fort Bliss OK for basic training and than Ft. Bliss TX for MOS training. After completion of MOS training went home for Christmas break and on 7 Jan 02 arrived at first duty station, Camp Hovey South Korea. Stayed at Bravo 5/5 ADA from 02 - 05 and than ETS'd into 4th ROC (Army Reserve) stationed at Dae-gu South Korea. From 05 - 09 (June) stayed in 4th ROC. July of 2009 PCS'd to 2ID ROC at Camp Casey, South Korea and am still in this unit till unknown date. Currently rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6).
Class of 2001
Army, 9 Years
Graduated HS and shipped off to Fort Bliss OK for basic training and than Ft. Bliss TX for MOS training. After completion of MOS training went home for Christmas break and on 7 Jan 02 arrived at first duty station, Camp Hovey South Korea. Stayed at Bravo 5/5 ADA from 02 - 05 and than ETS'd into 4th ROC (Army Reserve) stationed at Dae-gu South Korea. From 05 - 09 (June) stayed in 4th ROC. July of 2009 PCS'd to 2ID ROC at Camp Casey, South Korea and am still in this unit till unknown date. Currently rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6).
David L Talbot
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Rank SP5
I spent 3 years in the Army. Last to be drafted. I received my greeting from Uncle Sam the week of Christmas in 1970. I left for Boot Camp in January and the rest is history.
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Rank SP5
I spent 3 years in the Army. Last to be drafted. I received my greeting from Uncle Sam the week of Christmas in 1970. I left for Boot Camp in January and the rest is history.
David Reitz
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 2 Years
February 1972 to July 1976 Enlisted and PLC, OCS; 1976 medical discharge.
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 2 Years
February 1972 to July 1976 Enlisted and PLC, OCS; 1976 medical discharge.
Dorian Bell
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Marine Field Artillery Cannoneer with Alpha Battery 1st Battalion 11th Marines
Certified M198 Medium Towed Howitzer Gunner
Shell Back
Served 2 tours to Iraq in 2003 and 2004
National Defense Medal
Marine Good Conduct Medal
Sea Service Award 2nd Award
Global War on Terror Service Medal
Global War on Terror Exploration Medal
Iraqi Campaign Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Marine Field Artillery Cannoneer with Alpha Battery 1st Battalion 11th Marines
Certified M198 Medium Towed Howitzer Gunner
Shell Back
Served 2 tours to Iraq in 2003 and 2004
National Defense Medal
Marine Good Conduct Medal
Sea Service Award 2nd Award
Global War on Terror Service Medal
Global War on Terror Exploration Medal
Iraqi Campaign Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation
Dorian M. Bell
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 4 Years
USMC Field Artillery Cannoneer. Iraq Campaign FEB-JUL 2003, FEB-OCT 2004
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 4 Years
USMC Field Artillery Cannoneer. Iraq Campaign FEB-JUL 2003, FEB-OCT 2004
Forrest John (Chip)
Class of 1976
Army, 12 Years
Instructor Intelligence School(Ft. Devens)
3 1/2 years Germany
2 one year tours Turkey
Distinguished Honor Graduated (BTC)
Class of 1976
Army, 12 Years
Instructor Intelligence School(Ft. Devens)
3 1/2 years Germany
2 one year tours Turkey
Distinguished Honor Graduated (BTC)
Frederick Wilson
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Active Duty 1979-1983: McGuire AFB and Rhein Main AB. Air Reserve Technician 1983-2015, Andrews AFB. Retired Senior Master Sergeant.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Active Duty 1979-1983: McGuire AFB and Rhein Main AB. Air Reserve Technician 1983-2015, Andrews AFB. Retired Senior Master Sergeant.
George Flynn
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 10 Years
George Flynn ('97) is currently serving in CA. Married to fellow alumna, Nicole Whitfield ('97)
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 10 Years
George Flynn ('97) is currently serving in CA. Married to fellow alumna, Nicole Whitfield ('97)
Gerard (Rod) Walsh
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Colonel (Retired)
Field Artillery
1975-2003
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Colonel (Retired)
Field Artillery
1975-2003
Gregory Santo
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Active duty USAF, National guard/reserve in DCANG, NJANG, PAANG, USAFR
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Active duty USAF, National guard/reserve in DCANG, NJANG, PAANG, USAFR
James Prudhomme Jr
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Electronic Maintenance/Counter-Intelligence Officer
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Electronic Maintenance/Counter-Intelligence Officer
Jason Goodbody
Class of 1989
Air Force, 8 Years
Served as a Civil Engineer as well as an Acquisitions and Procurement Officer for aircraft training systems
Class of 1989
Air Force, 8 Years
Served as a Civil Engineer as well as an Acquisitions and Procurement Officer for aircraft training systems
Jeff Shaw
Class of 1973
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer after 27 years in 2000.
Class of 1973
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer after 27 years in 2000.
Jenifer Lash (Lojewski)
Class of 1992
Air Force, 17 Years
Contracting Officer...buy stuff for the federal government.
Class of 1992
Air Force, 17 Years
Contracting Officer...buy stuff for the federal government.
Joe Martin
Class of 1980
Air Force, 5 Years
Pope AFB North Carolina, 1982 - 1984,
Kadena AB, Okinawa Japan 1984 - 1986
Class of 1980
Air Force, 5 Years
Pope AFB North Carolina, 1982 - 1984,
Kadena AB, Okinawa Japan 1984 - 1986
Julia (Richardson) Cushman
Class of 1982
Air Force, 3 Years
USAF Lakenheath, England
Class of 1982
Air Force, 3 Years
USAF Lakenheath, England
Keith Hutchison
Class of 2010
Air Force, 4 Years
Combat Systems Officer, Commissioned in 2014 through ROTC. 1 tour to Al Udeid with the E-8C.
Class of 2010
Air Force, 4 Years
Combat Systems Officer, Commissioned in 2014 through ROTC. 1 tour to Al Udeid with the E-8C.
Lawrence H. Hahn Jr.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
still love old Woodbridge ,it will alway be home.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
still love old Woodbridge ,it will alway be home.
Louis D Caporale Jr
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 27 Years
Served from 1979 - 1991 as an Infantry Officer. Then after 9/11 went back on Active Duty from 2003 - 2014. Went to Iraq x2, Afghanistan x3.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 27 Years
Served from 1979 - 1991 as an Infantry Officer. Then after 9/11 went back on Active Duty from 2003 - 2014. Went to Iraq x2, Afghanistan x3.
Maurice Compton
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 19 Years
Currently stationed at Marine Corps University, Quantico, Va
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 19 Years
Currently stationed at Marine Corps University, Quantico, Va
Michael Marvel
Class of 1987
Army, 4 Years
I was stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY for most of my time in the Army.
Class of 1987
Army, 4 Years
I was stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY for most of my time in the Army.
Miranda Rhodes Mal
Class of 2001
Air Force, 15 Years
Emergency Manager. Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn.
Class of 2001
Air Force, 15 Years
Emergency Manager. Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn.
Nicholas Pardi
Class of 1999
Coast Guard, 6 Years
Served six years, leaving in 2008 as a LT.
Class of 1999
Coast Guard, 6 Years
Served six years, leaving in 2008 as a LT.
paige durgin
Class of 2005
Air Force, 2 Years
Health Services Management Technician. Now Active Reserves.
Class of 2005
Air Force, 2 Years
Health Services Management Technician. Now Active Reserves.
Philip "Mace" Masonoff
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served in The Persian Gulf War.
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served in The Persian Gulf War.
Ray S Karnes
Class of 1973
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Signal Corps, Instructor for Command and General Staff College, G3/5 for 335th Signal Command OEF
Class of 1973
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Signal Corps, Instructor for Command and General Staff College, G3/5 for 335th Signal Command OEF
Alumni Stories
Read and submit stories about our classmates from Woodbridge High School, post achievements and news about our alumni, and post photos of our fellow Vikings.
School News
WSHS Class of 1974 - 50-Year Class Reunion - September 2024
WSHS '74 Classmates - Join us in September for our 50-Year golden class reunion! If you have not received information or...
Read More »
Our Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Woodbridge are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!