Yerba Buena High School Alumni
San Jose, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Albert Tejada | 1997 |
| David David Nguyen | 1982 |
| Gerald Ledoux | 1980 |
| Jacob Carvalho | 2018 |
| Jerry Ka | 2024 |
| Keith Chung | 1991 |
| Robert Garcia | 1995 |
| Van Luong Nguyen | 2019 |
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
Alma Curiel
Class of 2001
Army, 8 Years
United States Army Stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA
Class of 2001
Army, 8 Years
United States Army Stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA
Bill (Billy Keen
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was an Aerospace Physiology Instructor then I finished my career as a Paralegal. I was stationed in Texas, California, Washington, Korea, and South Dakota. I deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was an Aerospace Physiology Instructor then I finished my career as a Paralegal. I was stationed in Texas, California, Washington, Korea, and South Dakota. I deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom
bonny thompson
Class of 1975
Air Force, 14 Years
1976 to 1990 usaf medical admin spec
Class of 1975
Air Force, 14 Years
1976 to 1990 usaf medical admin spec
Christopher Mason
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Officer. Surface Warfare Officer and switched over to Engineering Duty Officer. Served in San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Saudi Arabia, Monterey. Retired as a Commander (0-5)
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Officer. Surface Warfare Officer and switched over to Engineering Duty Officer. Served in San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Saudi Arabia, Monterey. Retired as a Commander (0-5)
Douglas Rhodes
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted June 1981. Was a firefighter, instructor, radio/tv broadcaster, and technical writer. Retired in April 2005 as MSgt(E-7)
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted June 1981. Was a firefighter, instructor, radio/tv broadcaster, and technical writer. Retired in April 2005 as MSgt(E-7)
Gerri Kemp
Class of 1974
Army, 8 Years
Gerri served overseas in Korea and Germany. Served stateside in Virginia and Texas. Graduated basic training in 1976 in Anniston Alabama, last class of the Womans Army Corp. HONORABLE DISCHARGE December 1983.
Class of 1974
Army, 8 Years
Gerri served overseas in Korea and Germany. Served stateside in Virginia and Texas. Graduated basic training in 1976 in Anniston Alabama, last class of the Womans Army Corp. HONORABLE DISCHARGE December 1983.
James D. Malato
Class of 1974
Army, 8 Years
I proudly served a total of 8 years with 5 years (1975-1980) in various tactical assignments/locations in the United States and 3 years (1980-1983) in strategic assignments at Field Station Augsburg (FSA), West Germany. This still is truly a great country and we should all give thanks for our many blessings.
Class of 1974
Army, 8 Years
I proudly served a total of 8 years with 5 years (1975-1980) in various tactical assignments/locations in the United States and 3 years (1980-1983) in strategic assignments at Field Station Augsburg (FSA), West Germany. This still is truly a great country and we should all give thanks for our many blessings.
Michele Aragon
Class of 1988
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
I served on active duty for 8 years. I was stationed in Colorado, Hawaii, and Georgia. I've been mobilized twice, once stateside and the other to Iraq. I am currently in USAR and just hit 22 years of service. Wow! how time flies. I must say I've enjoyed my time in the military and I would not trade all the experiences I've had for anything. I've met some really cool people and made some great friends along the way.
Class of 1988
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
I served on active duty for 8 years. I was stationed in Colorado, Hawaii, and Georgia. I've been mobilized twice, once stateside and the other to Iraq. I am currently in USAR and just hit 22 years of service. Wow! how time flies. I must say I've enjoyed my time in the military and I would not trade all the experiences I've had for anything. I've met some really cool people and made some great friends along the way.
Ramises Perez
Class of 1989
Air Force, 5 Years
Deployed to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Stationed in South Korea for 2 years.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 5 Years
Deployed to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Stationed in South Korea for 2 years.
Rizaldy Caalim
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in the Navy April 1986. Last deployment was in 2005. Participated with the Nimitz battle group during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in the Navy April 1986. Last deployment was in 2005. Participated with the Nimitz battle group during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Robert Garcia
Class of 1995
Army, 4 Years
OIF and OEF Veteran. 10th Mountain Division.
Yes, it's me " Rob G" , leave me alone Ha!
Class of 1995
Army, 4 Years
OIF and OEF Veteran. 10th Mountain Division.
Yes, it's me " Rob G" , leave me alone Ha!
Robert Sotelo
Class of 1990
Army, 6 Years
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Veteran (1)
Class of 1990
Army, 6 Years
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Veteran (1)
Rodrigo "Rigo" Leanos
Class of 1993
Army, 18 Years
I enlisted with the Army in February 1998. Worked in Logistics, Military Police, Recruiting, and currently teach as a Military Instructor with the Oakland Military Institute. 18+ yrs and counting, looking forward to "hanging up the boots" soon.
Class of 1993
Army, 18 Years
I enlisted with the Army in February 1998. Worked in Logistics, Military Police, Recruiting, and currently teach as a Military Instructor with the Oakland Military Institute. 18+ yrs and counting, looking forward to "hanging up the boots" soon.
Tamara Scott
Class of 1988
Army, 12 Years
Served as logistician (supply sergeant). Served in Colorado, Hawaii, Haiti, & Georgia.
Class of 1988
Army, 12 Years
Served as logistician (supply sergeant). Served in Colorado, Hawaii, Haiti, & Georgia.
Vince Guerrero
Class of 1979
Navy, 10 Years
great time overseas (japan) seen the world north and south and also a miltary police for 3 yrs
Class of 1979
Navy, 10 Years
great time overseas (japan) seen the world north and south and also a miltary police for 3 yrs
Vince Guerrero
Class of 1979
Navy, 10 Years
station in japan,seen 3/4 the of the world,climb Mt fiji (first warrior?) shellback(1980) 7yrs down that engineroom and 3 years miltary police was a MM2(sw) and i will allways remember that
Class of 1979
Navy, 10 Years
station in japan,seen 3/4 the of the world,climb Mt fiji (first warrior?) shellback(1980) 7yrs down that engineroom and 3 years miltary police was a MM2(sw) and i will allways remember that
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Our Yerba Buena 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 Yerba Buena High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in San Jose are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!