 |
|
|
|
|
If you know of
Nathan Hale Alumni that are serving, or have served in
any branch of the military, we would be proud to share their stories.
Send them to us at info@NathanHaleAlumni.org
|
If you weren't able to attend Hale's recent VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION, organized by PTA President, Katie White, you missed a terrific program. The Hale Choir, led by Patti Goble-Duncan '74, and our award-winning JROTC, led by Commander Richard "Top" Frost '65, gave inspirational presentations. We were happy to welcome retired Major General Jerry Grizzle, Class of '71, as the evening's keynote speaker. Hale teacher and alumnus, Jason Byrd '93, created a wonderful patriotic music video, which features many of our known Hale Veterans - some of whom were in the audience that night. Not surprisingly, we have begun to receive requests for copies of the video. It has been posted on the YouTube web site, temporarily. If this doesn't make you proud to be a HALE RANGER - nothing will... 2007 HALE VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE If you would like to have a copy
on DVD, please send your name, class year and mailing address to the
NHAF at
info@NathanHaleAlumni.org |
| Thanks to Nancy Freeman, class of '74, for
sending this photo documentary of the help provided by the US
Navy during the recent wild fires in California. Nancy lives
north of San Diego and her son is a southern California firefighter.
Navy Region Southwest |
|
Special thanks to Laurie England, Class of '86 for her efforts to supply us with the photos & military biographies of her classmates. We would appreciate the same efforts from other
Class Contacts Help us show our pride. Encourage the veterans in your class to contact us. |
|
|
Doug Stall, Class of
'81, "retired" from his law firm last year and is back with the
Marines. Class of '81 rep, Judi Moon-Dittus, has been keeping in touch with Doug. He is sending her some great reports and photos of his experiences. LTC Stall is currently serving in Iraq, but began sending updates to his classmates while he was still training for his current mission. Doug writes: "As part of the largest mobilized force from Oklahoma since the Korean War, I count myself fortunate to take part in this deployment and historical event". |
|
2/11/08 In Theatre* 2/26/08: One of my companies is working inside a detention facility guarding detainees. The other three (>400 soldiers) are doing much different work, some that I cannot discuss. My headquarters is helping plan part of our exit strategy from Iraq. There are many detainees and they need to be turned over to the Iraqi government before we can leave. However, Iraq does not have nearly enough corrections officers to assume this role, and no good way of getting them. My HQ and I must determine what the future needs to look like to turn this mission over to Iraq, and then determine how it is we are going to get to that future end state. I am interacting with high level Iraqi government officials and other decision makers on our side. 3/11/08: The next message that Doug shared with his classmates was written by their company Chaplain, about the separation of church and state. He included a link to a very moving "Battle Hymn of the Republic" video. 3/19/08: Doug writes: Just happened to be listening to music recorded by some soldiers when I got your emails, which made me think of the Class '81...
"We Hate Terrists" |
|
|
|
Purple Heart Recipient: |
|
|
I was awarded the Purple heart back in October of 1994 for my service during Operation Uphold Democracy in Port Au prince Haiti. I would like for all the Rangers during my time at Nathan Hale to know that I am alive and well.
|
||
|
When did you join the military? 1988 How long did you serve in the military? 7 Years What was your title or rank in the military? Print Specialist with Army PSYOPS Where have you been stationed in your military career? Fort Benning, GA, Fort Bragg, NC (Have also served in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Chomburi, Thailand) Any military decorations? Air Assault
Badge I also participated and completed the Winter Operations Training Course as well as the Urban Warfare Training course. What are you doing now? Contract Specialist with the Army Reserve in Minnesota How to get in touch with me. shannon.matthews@comcast.net |
||
|
|
I got married a year to the day after graduation. I have three children, and live in the beautiful state of Hawaii. I was in the Army, stationed at Schofield Barracks, HI. Honorably Discharged in June of 07. |
|
Kenneth Willhite, Class of '66, joined the Navy after graduation and served 4 years with a tour in Japan. He was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1973. ~ submitted by John Lashbrook, Class of '66 |
|
|
|
11/20/07: Doug Stall, Class of '81, retired from his law firm and is back with the Marine Corp as a Lt Colonel, helping to train over 800 men and women for duty in Iraq. |
|
Doug writes:
We are currently training in a desert
environment, so it looks very much like our final destination. As part of the largest mobilized force from Oklahoma since the Korean War, I count myself fortunate to take part in this deployment and historical event. The soldiers are motivated and proud to represent Oklahoma. I hope you are as proud of them as I am. It is difficult to appreciate the challenges confronting soldiers who are going to war unless you have done it, so please keep your citizen soldiers in your prayers. They are working hard in difficult circumstances and stressful times, and doing a very fine job. |
|
|
|
My name is Richard Dillon. I should have graduated with the Class of 1973, but left In April of 1972 to serve a four year hitch in the U.S. Navy on board the U.S.S. F. D. Roosevelt CVA-42. After serving four years and getting an honorable discharge in April 1976, I returned to Hale and was the first veteran to return and actually graduate - with the Class of 1977. |
|
|
|
|
|
Steve Meador, Class of '66 writes: I served in the USAF from January 1968 until July 1974, where I was a Yugoslav and Russian Linguist and Intelligence Analyst. I was at the National Security Agency, just outside of Washington DC, where I worked in the Eastern European Section for two years, and then following training in the Russian language, I spent the last 2-1/2 years just north of London, England, where I had duties intercepting Russian communications, with direct reporting of the intelligence developed to the Pentagon and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. |
|
After leaving the Air Force, I completed my BA in Finance at the University of Oklahoma, completing a 4 year program in 2-1/2 years. For the last 28 years I have managed medical practices in Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. |
|
|
|
Mark Monroe,
Class of '74 writes: I graduated from OU 1980.
Commissioned in the Marine Corps same year. Got married to Mary
White of Sacramento in 87, celebrating 20 years this April.
Twenty seven years later I'm still in the Corps, Senior Marine at the US Army Command and General Staff College. I have three great kids. My oldest goes to KU this Fall. Still keep in touch with several guys from my class at Hale. Fond memories of everyone, hope to see you at the 35th or 40th Reunion. Contact me anytime. |
|
|
Stephanie Kolff, Class of 2001, is graduating with a Bachelor's in Science with a specialty in Criminology from Oklahoma State University. She writes, "I completed my Army National Guard service with an E-5 ranking and a total of six years. I also have been married for one and a half years to an alumni of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's in Political Science." |
|
Nicolas Baguio, Class of 1986 When did you join the military? 1990 How long did you serve in the military? 11 Years What was your title or rank in the military? Contracting Officer Where was your basic training? Lackland AFB, TX Where have you been stationed in your military career? Plattsburgh AFB NY; Rhine Ordnance Barracks Germany and Ramstein Air Base Germany What kind of work did you do in the military? Acquisition Contracts and Procurement Any military decorations? 2 Air Force Commendation Medals, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Medal, NATO Medal, National Defense Service Medal What are you doing now? Married with 3 boys, living in Prattville Alabama, working on Gunter Air Base as a Software Architect contractor Contact:
baguion@knology.net |
|
|
Patrick Laney, Class of 1986 When did you join the military? 1993 How long did
you serve in the military? What was
your rank in the military? Where was your basic training? Orlando, FL Where were
you stationed during your military career? Diego Garcia - UK, |
|
Any military decorations? Navy Expeditionary, Letter of Commendation, Navy Achievement Medal - twice. What are you doing now (married, kids, work, etc.)? IT Architect Living in Tulsa. Proud Daddy - Sierra Darlene Laney 8 years old. Other comments: I miss it sometimes.... Contact:
laneyp@glubak.com |
|
|
|
|
 |
When did you join the military? July 1986 How long did
you serve in the military? What is your rank? I'm a Chief Petty Officer (E-7) Where was your basic training? Great Lakes, Illinois |
|
I started out in San Diego - spent 10 yrs there, moved out to Panama City Florida to go to Navy Deep Sea Dive School. Spent a few months in training up in Maryland - then in 1999 I was stationed out in Hawaii - at Mobile Diving Salvage Unit one. After that I came back to Panama City Florida where I was an Instructor for the Navy dive school - (just like Men of Honor, sort of). And now - as of July, 2006 I'm now living on the island of Guam - stationed on board the USS Frank Cable - it is a repair ship with a crew of 1,200 people on board. There are 23 divers that fix submarines in the water - that's our main mission. Under Water Ship Husbandry. I have the Enlisted Surface Warfare designator - I’m a Diving Salvage Warfare qualified - I have 1 Navy Commendation medal - 2 Navy Achievement medals - 5 good conduct medals and other military awards. I'm married for the 2nd time - I have 2 daughters from my 1st marriage - they are Chelsea and Madeline they are 17 and 15. I have 3 step children here on Guam - they are 17, 16, and 14 - Spencer, Zach and Royalee. Click to enlarge photos |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
Linda Catron-Schmeeckle
- Class of 1986 When did you join the military? May 1988 How long did you serve in the military? 6 years What was your rank? Specialist Where was your basic training? Ft. Jackson, SC
Where have you been
stationed in your military career? What kind of work did you do in the military? Supply Clerk Any military decorations? ARCOM, Honorable Discharge
What are you doing now (married, kids, work,
etc.)? Other comments: I joined the Army Reserves (827th Supply Company, Tulsa, OK) while attending college at OSU. My unit was activated in Dec. 1990 to support Operation Desert Storm in Iraq. We spent 6 months on active duty at the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, TX. Though I never saw combat, I enjoyed the time I spent in Texas working as a journalist for the base public relations department.
Contact:
lschmeeckle@firstitle.com |
 |
When did you join the military? 1986 How long did you serve in the military? I have 12 years in service What was/is your rank? I am currently the Unit Armorer Where was your basic training? FT Jackson, SC |
|
What kind of work did you do (or still currently do) in the military? I have multiple MOS. 11B, 31C, 92Y. Any military decorations? Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Accommodation Medal with Valor device, Army Accommodation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Achievement Medal. What are you
doing now (married, kids, work, etc.) Contact: scottarmstrong68@yahoo.com
|
|
|
|
US Army When did you join the military? 1990
How long did
you serve in the military?
What was
your rank?
Corporal |
|
Where was your basic training? Fort Benning, GA
Where were you been
stationed during your military career?
What kind of work did you
do?
Any military decorations? What are you doing now? Work in Banking, married with one son - born Nov. 2005 |
|
Ross Hight - Class of 1986 When did you join the military? August 12, 1987 How long did you serve in the military? 11 years What was your rank? I made Technical Sergeant (E-6) prior to leaving the service but did not "sew it on" because I opted to leave the military prior to my promotion date, so I got out as a Staff Sergeant (E-5). Where was your basic training? Lackland AFB - San Antonio, Texas Where have you been stationed in your military career? Presidio of Monterey - Monterey, California; Goodfellow AFB - San Angelo, Texas; Kadena AB - Okinawa, Japan; Camp H M Smith - Hawaii; Fort Meade - Maryland What kind of work did you do in the military? I was trained as a Vietnamese Linguist and worked in Military Intelligence, POW/MIA Recovery Operations, Linguistic Training and Computer Programming/IT Any military decorations? Air Force Training Ribbon, NCO Professional Military Education Graduate, Longevity Service Award (one oak leaf cluster), Air Force Overseas Long Tour, Southwest Asia Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal (two oak leaf clusters), Outstanding Unit Award, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Joint Service Achievement Medal (two oak leaf clusters), Air Force Commendation Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal. What are you doing now? I am married since August 1, 1986 and have four children - Craig (born 1987), Mason (born 1989), Mariah (born 1995), and Makaela (born 2000). I am currently the Chief Technical Officer / VP, Technology Services for The Mosaic Company in Renton, Washington. We are a learning consulting company where I head the software development team.
I
believe the most important thing I did during my
military career was the work I participated in
for Joint Task Force - Full Accounting. Our
mission was to research and recover those who
were still considered either Prisoners of War or
Missing In Action (POW/MIA) from the Vietnam
War. I spent 1 1/2 years in the jungles of
Vietnam interviewing war era eye witnesses and
military members who fought for North Vietnam,
South Vietnam, and the Viet Cong. I also
participated in 15 remains recovery operations.
I consider it one of the highest honors, besides defending our freedom, to be able to say that I helped the families of many MIA service members to have closure to this still painful time in their histories. We owe the civilian and service men and women who went to Vietnam between 1960 and 1975 a debt of gratitude that many today, or then for that matter, don't fully comprehend.
I
wish to pay a special tribute to two friends and
fellow service members that I served with at
multiple duty stations who lost their lives in
Vietnam 26 years after the fall of Saigon.
On April 7, 2001 a Russian made MI-17 helicopter was making a routine trip to prepare for a Joint Field Activity in Quang Binh province, 250 miles south of Hanoi, when the helicopter crashed, killing everyone on board. Two of the people killed were Air Force Technical Sergeant Robert M. Flynn (Marty) and Air Force Master Sergeant Steven L. Moser. These men and six other US military members gave their lives in pursuit of the ideal "You Are Not Forgotten". Marty and Steve, I salute you and miss you both. God be with those you left behind. Contact Ross: rossh@themosaiccompany.com |
|
Hello Rangers,
My name is Raymond J. Flaiz and I graduated Hale and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1983. I am currently a Master Sergeant and love what I do. After basic training at Lackland AFB, TX I was trained as a Medical Technician (medic) at Sheppard AFB, TX My assignments have included Carswell AFB, TX 1983-1985, Scott AFB, IL 1985-1998, Lackland AFB, TX 1998-2003, Scott AFB, IL 2003-2006, and Osan AB, S. Korea May 2006-present I have had a great career and still love serving. I spent 10 years and 4200 flying hours as an in-flight medic onboard the USAF C-9A Nightingale hospital plane. I had the opportunity to care for thousands of patients in the airborne environment. I supported a humanitarian medical mission to the Caribbean where our team of doctors, nurses, and medics treated over 6000 patients in 11 days in field conditions. I have been deployed to Central America as medical support to U.S. drug interdiction operations. In 2005 I supported medical relief and evacuation efforts at the airport at New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. My military decorations include the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, two Air Force Commendation Medals, and seven Air Force Achievement Medals. I am also a marksman with the M-16A2 rifle, and both the 9mm and .38 caliber pistols. I married my wife Lisa in 1986 and we have two children. Our daughter, Kristen, is 18 and our son Kevin, is 14. Kristen has Angelman Syndrome and is severely mentally and physically challenged. She is an adult now but we care for her at home since we feel we will give her the best care possible. Our son Kevin is into computers and is learning the electric guitar (I can hear the Stairway to Heaven now). In my off-duty life my family and I are active in the base chapel. I also serve as a volunteer Firefighter in O’Fallon, Illinois. I have civilian certifications as an Illinois State Certified Firefighter and EMT, Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician, American Heart Association CPR Instructor, and Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support advanced provider. Guess I’m a trouble junkie eh? Well I hope each Ranger out there has had as great a life as me. I have truly been blessed with an awesome family and great career in the service of others. Stay safe and keep your powder dry. Drop a line if you like to idmtfirefighter@charter.net MSGT RAYMOND J. FLAIZ, USAF, IDMT "If at first you don't succeed, you probably want to avoid skydiving lessons"
|
|
|
Staff Sergeant William (Billy) Ree, Class of '94, entered the Army Reserve 3 days before high school graduation. He attended 13 weeks of combined basic and infantry training at Ft. Benning, GA in the fall of 1994. In 1996, he transferred to the Oklahoma National Guard. Two years later, Specialist Ree transferred back to the reserve, this time in a medical unit. He then attended a civilian surgical technology program while serving on active duty. |
|
He is currently deployed in the Anbar Province, Al Asad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. June,07'- June, 08'. SSG Ree is currently employed with Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, working as a Certified surgical technologist/Certified first assistant. He lives in Sapulpa with his wife and 3 daughters, ages 8, 6, and 2. billy.c.ree@us.army.mil http://myspace.com/drmmerboy76 Updated: 11/05/07
|
|
2Mb wmv VIDEO CLIP
about the Teffs Military Tribute
courtesy of
KOTV
PHOTOS FROM
THE JAMES TEFFS MILITARY TRIBUTE
JULY 15, 2006
|
UPDATE There will be a brief OPERATION ROSE ceremony on Saturday, July 15, 2006, honoring James and the ultimate sacrifice that he made for his country in Vietnam. The ceremony will be held at his grave site in Floral Haven Cemetery, at 3 pm. At least two members of his Marine Corps unit (the Flying Tigers) will be present at the service. There will be a table by the grave site with James' medals and a 16x20 portrait of him in his uniform, clearly showing his Hale HS ring, on display during the tribute. We would like to encourage any of
his classmates or Hale alumni, who served in the military, to attend this
ceremony honoring him. |
JAMES RICHARD TEFFS *information provided by Vietnam Veterans Memorial web site Post or read remembrances of James on the Vietnam Memorial Fund web site
Post or read remembrances about James on the The Vietnam Veterans Memorial site
Official web page of the Marines Helicopter Squadron
HMM-252 |
|
The following letter was received from Rick Lawrence 5/31/06:
James Richard Teffs (Class of '66)
was killed in South Vietnam in 1970. He was serving with the
Marines in helicopter squadron HMM-262 when his craft went down on a
mission. He is buried at Floral Haven Cemetery [Tulsa] where I now
work as a Family Service Counselor helping families & individuals set up
their personal pre-arrangements.
I discovered James' grave this past spring and started doing some research on him. James has no family still living, other than a half-brother who lives in the Oklahoma City area. However, his old unit from Vietnam did have a website and I contacted them. They were very happy to hear from me as they had no record of where James was buried. They have a program called OPERATION ROSE where a couple of the old squadron members travel to the gravesites of their brothers who lost their lives in Vietnam and have a brief ceremony honoring their fallen comrade. They plan to come to Tulsa on July 15th or July 18th (2006) to honor James and his ultimate sacrifice. I am trying to contact all of his high school classmates as well, to see if anyone (ESPECIALLY PRIOR MILITARY PERSONNEL) would be interested in attending this ceremony and possibly bringing flowers. It would be a wonderful tribute to this man who was once your classmate and who died so long ago, so far away. submitted by: Rick Lawrence (Rick is Joan Lawrence's ('65) brother. He is a '73 East Central grad) |
|
CPL -
E4 - Army - Regular
20 year old Single, Caucasian, Male |
|
Tony Ross - Class of 2001 I am currently serving in the US Navy onboard USS Tarawa. I am completing the fourth year of my tour, homeporting in San Diego, CA.
I have been on several
deployments to various areas of the world in support of different
missions. I have been deployed to the North Arabian Gulf for Operation
Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. I was also deployed in
support of NATO Operations in 2002. |
|
|
I have worked with
numerous militaries in the world, including the Royal Australian Navy, the
Royal Singapore Navy, and the Egyptian Armed Forces Coalition. |
|
|
click to enlarge photos |
|
|
|
|
|
|
After graduating from the
University of Tulsa in 1969, Paul Cooper, Class of '65, entered the
Air Force and attended pilot training at Moody AFB in Georgia. Paul writes: In 1970 I went to Strategic Air Command and was assigned to fly the KC-135 at Travis AFB near San Francisco, CA. I had numerous duty assignments around the world, including three |
|
tours to the Viet Nam war
zone where I flew 63 combat sorties and was awarded the Air Medal. I separated from the Air Force in 1975 and am currently a film and television screen-writer living in the Los Angeles area. See Paul's screenwriting bio on the Class of '65 News page. |
|
|
|
 |
 |
Bill
Jackson joined the marines after graduating in 1964. He went to
Vietnam. The last time I talked with him was in the winter of early
1968. He showed up at my apartment, and we went out to eat. He was killed
about a month later, during a military exercise with a canoe, in the
Potomac River near Washington D.C. -submitted by Joe Hamby '64 |
 |
John Schubert - Class of '88 I entered basic training in January of 1991, about two days after Desert Storm began. I entered in as "Open - Electrical", which meant I'd get any electrical career field opening available. I left Basic at Lackland AFB for Lowry AFB, CO to begin training as a satellite systems operator. The summer of 1991, I reported to Falcon AFS (now Shreiver AFB) to begin a career in the field of space. I operated GPS satellites for about 3 years before volunteering for an assignment in Alaska. |
|
Around the summer of 1993, I left for Clear AFS, Alaska, which is about 60 miles south of Fairbanks along the Parks Highway. Up there, I was a tracking operator for the early warning of any ICBM (nuclear missiles) threats against North America and to track objects in space, using a system called BMEWS. Since it was a one year, remote, "overseas" tour, I returned in the summer of 1994 and performed GPS satellite operations again (I pulled some favors of a few Chiefs). I completed a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Management before getting an assignment to AETC. In 1995, I volunteered for a special duty assignment as an AETC instructor to teach cross-trainees and new Air Force members in GPS satellite operations. This brought me out to Vandenberg AFB in the summer of 1996, as Space Command stood up our squadron amongst other space-related training squadrons. I taught for two more years before separating June of 1998 as a Senior Airman. College Finals always fell during my test cycle for Staff Sergeant, so I never studied much for Staff (E-5). I finished an MBA at Pepperdine just after leaving the Air Force. After a 5 year break, I re-entered the Air Force's Guard component as a Staff Sergeant. April 2004, I was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. It took a few years, but I recently finished school and certified as a Milstar satellite operations officer at the 148 SOPS, CA ANG, Vandenberg AFB, CA. My civilian job is currently a Technical Support manager for a manufacturing company and I own a small, retail business. Contact John Schubert
|
|
 |
Paul Curry - Class of 1988 After graduating from Nathan Hale High School, I enlisted in the Air Force and arrived at Lackland AFB, Texas, in January 1989 for basic training. Upon graduation, I entered the Security Police Academy at Lackland AFB, TX finishing as top gun graduate in my class. I went on to Fort Dix, New Jersey where I attended Ground Combat Specialization School and graduated in December 1989. I received a direct-duty assignment to the 4392nd Security Police Squadron, Vandenberg AFB, CA, arriving in December 1989 where I was deployed to Howard AFB, |
|
In 1993, I was assigned to the 43rd Security Police Squadron, Laughlin AFB, TX. I was selected as the Non Commissioned Officer In Charge of the first and only Department of Defense Illegal Alien Suppression Team. My team performed combat patrols with Drug Enforcement Agency personnel and Border Patrol officers, aiding in drug interdiction and smuggling missions and arresting illegal aliens along the United States border with Mexico. In 1998, I was reassigned to the 741st Security Forces Squadron and became the assistant NCOIC of Security Forces training. I was responsible for training security forces on the tactical techniques needed to recapture a nuclear weapon in a combat environment. I developed Security Forces Computer Based Training that is still used across the Air Force today. I was deployed to Afghanistan after 9-11 where I completed a 4 month deployment. I was then deployed for and during the early stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. After returning in 2003, I retrained into the Computer Network and Switching career field. I was assigned to the 48th Intelligence Squadron at Beale AFB, CA. Since arriving at Beale AFB, I have served as Non Commissioned Officer In Charge of Mission Imagery Segment. I am a computer systems programmer and technician. I maintain the network responsible for the U-2 Spy plane, the Global Hawk and Predator unmanned aerial vehicles. I have an associate degree in Criminal Justice, an associate degree in Information management and 3 classes away from a Bachelor Degree in Information Technology Management, with a minor in Intelligence. My military awards include the Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War On Terrorism Medal, Air Force Short Tour ribbon, Air Force Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Small Arms Expert ribbon with star device, Navy Small Arms Expert ribbon with the “E” device, Outstanding Unit with Valor ribbon with three oak leaf clusters and the Air Force Training Ribbon.
I am divorced and have 2
children that live with me. Amanda 13 and Carson 8. I plan to retire in
the next couple of years and have early thoughts of moving back to
Oklahoma. I haven’t been in touch with anyone from my graduating class
since approximately 1991 so if you know me, email me.
Contact
Paul Curry. |
|
|
Staff Sergeant Teehee was born on 26 May 1973 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Upon graduation at Nathan Hale High School, he attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and received an Associate of Arts Degree. SSgt Teehee enlisted in the Marine Corps and attended Recruit Training in August of 1996 at MCRD San Diego, California. Upon completion of recruit training, Private First Class Teehee attended Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton, California and Marine Corps Service Support School, Camp Johnson, North Carolina. His first assignment was with Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, as a Supply Administration clerk with Headquarters Support Battalion, Bravo Company. He was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal in May of 1997 and the rank of Corporal in May of 1998. In July of 1998, Corporal Teehee reported to Weapons Training Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where he served as a Primary Marksmanship Instructor for the Base Marksmanship Training Unit. In January of 2000, Corporal Teehee was reassigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, MCAS Yuma, Arizona where he served as the Administrative Chief and Platoon Sergeant of the Supply section. He was promoted to Sergeant in November of 2000. In October 2001, he attended Sergeants Course at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. In January of 2002, Sergeant Teehee attended Recruiter School at MCRD San Diego and upon completion was assigned to Recruiting Sub-Station Tulsa, Oklahoma for duty as a canvassing recruiter. Staff Sergeant Teehee was meritoriously promoted to his present rank in July of 2003. In April 2004, Staff Sergeant Teehee was reassigned to Recruiting Sub-Station Lawton, Oklahoma for duty as the Staff Non-commissioned Officer in Charge. In April of 2005 Staff Sergeant Teehee reported to Marine Air Control Squadron 23, Aurora, Colorado where he is currently serving on the Inspector Instructor Staff as the unit Supply Officer. Staff Sergeant Teehee’s personal awards include the Navy and Marine Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (third award), National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Staff Sergeant Teehee is married to the former Patricia Goines from Jacksonville, North Carolina and has two children. |
|
|
Fallen Marine is honored
at Capitol A House resolution is read remembering the Coweta man, who died last year in Iraq.OKLAHOMA CITY - The state House of Representatives on Thursday honored fallen Marine Sgt. James Randolph Graham III, whose family watched from the gallery as a resolution was read.Graham, 25, of Coweta was killed Aug. 1 in a suicide attack in Iraq as he was on duty patrolling near Hit, a small town in the Al Anbar province. |
|
The resolution noted that Graham's greatest love was his family, including
his wife and their two sons.
Rep. Wade Rousselot, D-Wagoner, sponsored the resolution. Several of Graham's family members attended the ceremony, including his parents and grandparents. "We were very honored," said Katrina Graham, who worked with Rousselot on the resolution. "My purpose is to make sure nobody ever forgets" Graham and other service members in the Iraq war. Rousselot said an effort is under way in the Legislature to change the name of a portion of Oklahoma 51 through Coweta in honor of Graham. |
|
|
Pals recall fallen Marine as go-getter By RHETT MORGAN Tulsa World Staff Writer 8/4/2005 COWETA -- At roughly 5 feet 7 inches tall and 155 pounds, Marine Sgt. James Randolph Graham III didn't sport a large chassis, friends say. But his engine was always revved. "That dude had a lot of testosterone," said Kristi Allen, whose husband, Spencer Allen, was the best man at Graham's wedding. "You could double-dog dare him and you could be sure he would do it. No fear. That was his motto." Spencer Allen said Graham's decision to join the military suited his character. "He knew in the Marines it was going to be go, go, go," he said. "That's just the kind of person he was." Best known as "J," Graham was killed Monday by a suicide car bomber during a combat operation near Hit, Iraq, a small town northwest of Ramadi in Al Anbar province, the military reported. He was 25. Graham was in the Anti-Tank Training Company in Broken Arrow and an operator of TOW missiles - hand-held tube-launched rockets - in the Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. Maj. Michael Sims, an inspector-instructor at the Marine Reserve Anti-Tank Unit, said Graham was mobilized in January, training at Twentynine Palms, CA, and then sent to Iraq a month later. Allen Martin remembered running into Graham at a Tulsa convenience store the day the United States began bombing in Iraq. "He said, 'I want to be over there so bad I can't stand it,' " he recalled Graham as saying. "He told me: 'This is what my Marine Corps training has been for. It's been preparing me for this. And now it's going on and I'm in Tulsa. I want to be over there.' " Services for Graham were held August 13, 2005 at the Floral Haven Chapel in Broken Arrow. Donations can be sent to the James Graham Memorial Fund, First National Bank of Coweta, PO Box 600, Coweta, OK 74429, or to Melissa Graham for the benefit of J. Graham, Spirit Bank, 9618 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74133. |
|
|
John R. Stockdale Class of 1965
SP5 - E5 - Army - Regular
*information provided by Vietnam Veterans Memorial web site John was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery in Independence, MO Post or read remembrances about John on the Vietnam Memorial Fund web site
Post
or read remembrances about John on the The Vietnam Veterans Memorial site |
|
PFC - E3 - Army -
Selective Service *information provided by Vietnam Veterans Memorial web site Post or read remembrances of Fred on the Vietnam Memorial Fund web site
Post or read remembrances about Fred on the The Vietnam Veterans Memorial site |
|
I just retired from the Army with over 33 years of service. I have had both an active duty and a National Guard career. I was fortunate enough to retire as a 2-star General. ~excerpts from Major General Grizzle's resume - MG Grizzle’s military career began in 1971. He was commissioned as an infantry officer upon completion of Federal Officer Candidate School in 1972. Prior to this assignment, MG Grizzle served as Commander of the 90th Troop Command (Oklahoma Army National Guard); Commander of the 45th Infantry Brigade (Oklahoma Army National Guard); and Deputy State Area Commander of the Oklahoma National Guard. While Deputy Commander of the 45th Infantry Brigade, he participated in the security effort following the April 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Most recently, MG Grizzle served as Vice Director for Joint Training at U.S. Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Va., while additionally serving as Vice Commander of the Joint Warfighting Center in Suffolk, Va.
EDUCATION:
MAJOR AWARDS AND
DECORATIONS: When asked what he would do after such a long military career, he said, that among other options, he is being considered to be the Executive Director of the Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism, in Oklahoma City. |
|
I went into the Air Force shortly after graduation... to avoid the draft ...and spent time in VietNam before the Tet offensive. I am a member of the American Legion and served as Commander of Post 79 in 1999-2000. |
|
|||
|
His first assignments included rifle and mortar platoon leader positions. He commanded two rifle companies and held key staff positions in the 1-279th Infantry Battalion during the 1970’s. In 1981 he transferred to the 1-189 Field Artillery Battalion as an AGR Training Technician. He returned to the 45th Infantry Brigade Headquarters in 1982. While assigned to the Headquarters he served as the Assistant S3, Assistant S2, S1, S2, and the Brigade Provost Marshall. He returned to the 1-279th Infantry Battalion in 1984 serving as the battalion S3 and Executive Officer. In 1988 he assumed command of the 1-179th Infantry Battalion, headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and was appointed as a Lieutenant Colonel. He served as commander for 52 months. During his command, the battalion conducted annual training at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, and a Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. While assigned as the commander of the 1-179th Infantry battalion, he held the full time technician position of Recruiting and Retention Officer for the State of Oklahoma Army National Guard. In 1992 BG Mancino was transferred to the position of Operations Officer, S3, of the 45th Infantry Brigade, headquartered at Edmond, Oklahoma. He served as S3 until his appointment as Deputy Commanding Officer in June 1996. He served as the Deputy Commanding Officer until his promotion to Brigadier General on 10 July 2000. He was assigned as the Assistant Adjutant General for the Oklahoma Army National Guard until his appointment as Commander of the 45th Infantry Brigade in May 2001. During his tenure as commander the Brigade completed a highly successful JRTC rotation in 2002, and in September 2003 the Brigade was mobilized and deployed to Afghanistan for 10 months where BG Mancino commanded Coalition Joint Task Force Phoenix. He became the first Army Guard General Officer to command troops in a combat zone since the Korean War. He holds a Master of Science degree in Natural and Applied Science from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Tulsa. His military education includes Infantry Officer Candidate School, Infantry Officer Basic Course, Infantry Officer Advance Course, Command and General Staff Course, Tactical Commanders Development Course and the prestigious United States Army War College. His awards and decorations include the, Distinguished Service Medal (the Army's 4th highest award), Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star, Army Meritorious Service Medal, with one bronze oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal, with one bronze oak leaf cluster, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, Army National Defense Medal with Star, and the Humanitarian Service Medal. Foreign Awards include The Governmental Medal of Maiwaan’s Victor Ghazi Muhamad Ayob Kahn and The Ghazi Mohamad Akber Governmental Metal. His Oklahoma Awards are the Oklahoma Distinguished Service Medal, Oklahoma Meritorious Service Medal, Oklahoma Commendation Medal, Oklahoma Exceptional Service Medal (3rd Award), Oklahoma Guardsman Medal, Oklahoma Selected Reserve Forces Medal, Oklahoma Recruiting Medal (2nd Award), Oklahoma State Active Duty Medal (5th Award), Alfred P. Murrah Service Medal, and the Oklahoma Long Service Medal (35 year). Brigadier General Mancino is married to the former Phoebe Thompson. They have two sons, Tom and Chris. Tom is a current member of the Oklahoma National Guard. Chris is a former member. |
|||
|
|
|
Served in U. S. Army, 27Nov1972 through 26Nov1975. Trained at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Ft. Polk, Louisiana, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Permanent station in a M.A.S.H. unit (4th Medical BN, 4th Inf. Div. at Ft. Carson, CO.) from June 1973 until November 1975. |
|
After 32 years of active duty in the Navy, I retired in 1997 and enjoy setting my own schedule. My wife, Linda (Buker) is a graduate of the class of '62. We have two married daughters and three grandsons. Looking forward to our 50th reunion. |
|
Robert
J. Heidman, Class of '82 Bob is currently a Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the U.S. Army serving at the School of Information Technology, Ft. Gordon, Georgia. He is currently teaching Warrant Officer and Noncommissioned Officer students Router and Switching Network Technologies via the Cisco Systems Networking Academy Program. As of December 2004, Bob will have served for 17 years, with assignments at Ft. Gordon, Georgia, Ft. Drum, New York, Ft. Bliss, Texas, two tours in Korea, and a tour of Germany. Bob earned his Associates Degree from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in 1984, Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Oklahoma in 1986, and a Masters of Science in Information Resource Management from Central Michigan University in 2002. He is currently married to the former Brenda Lester of Queens, New York, with two children, Leslie 18, Chris 16, and two step children, Danny 18, and Richard 17. Bob is VERY proud that his daughter Leslie is following in the family tradition of military service and will be graduating from Marine Boot Camp at Parris Island, South Carolina on January 14, 2005. Leslie will be a fourth generation Heidman to answer the greatest calling this Nation can ask of its citizens, dating back to 1919 when her Great Grandparents met in 1918 in World War 1. |
|
Dennis served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam, a member of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade. He was awarded the Silver Star, which is the nation's third highest combat award, for "gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States", when his Brigade unit was attacked in January, 1968. The citation said Drullinger refused to leave his position and opened fire on the enemy with his rifle and grenades, giving his fellow soldiers time to regroup and counterattack. He was wounded, captured and later escaped during this attack. You can contact Dennis at ddrullinger@cox.net |
