MHHS 1965 Class Reunion

Alley - Roger Kent Alley
U.S. Army
1966 - 1968
Army Tank Driver
Stationed: Fort Hood, TX
Combat Tours: Vietnam

Amick - Wayne Curtis Amick
Marine Corps
1965 - 1969
Combat Tours: Vietnam
Obituary

Apgar - Rick B. Apgar (Ricki)
U.S. Army
Feb. 13, 1968 to Nov. 18, 1969
Stationed:
With the 8th of the 6th Artillery
1st. Army stationed north of Saigon
Combat Tours: Vietnam

Atha - Gilbert Lee Atha Jr.
U.S. Army
Combat Tours: Vietnam
Special Honors: Purple Heart

Ballentine - Jim L. Ballentine
U.S. Marine Corp
1968-1969
Delta Co. 1st Battalion 7th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Div.
Squad Leader and later NCO liason with local MacV U.S. Special Forces.
Combat Tours: Vietnam
Special Honors: "Survived is enough to mention."

Barnett - James Patrick Barnett
U.S. Naval Reserves
1966 - 1972
Stationed: Newport, RI - Mediterranean - Carribbean

Bertram - David Bertram
U.S. Navy
1972 - 1977
Stationed: USS James Monroe, a FBM Nuclear Submarine as a Lieutenant, Engineering Officer

Birch - John C. Birch
U.S. Air Force
1967-1971
Aircraft Instrument Repair Technician
Rank: E-4 Sgt
Stationed: I went to basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas and technical school at Chanute AFB, Illinois. Then I spent a year at Keflavik, Iceland with the 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. From there I went to Luke AFB, Arizona where I spent 6 weeks. Then I volunteered to go to Vietnam and arrived at Tuy Hoa AB, May 1969 where I spent a year. While I was in Vietnam I also got to go up in the 0-2's and drop leaflets for the Viet Cong to surrender. After not being able to extend my service, I finished up my enlistment at Hill AFB, Utah, assigned to the 4677th Defense System Evaluation Squadron. While on active duty I served on temporary duty in; England, Scotland, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Greenland and Canada.
Combat Tours: Vietnam
Special Honors: Purple Heart, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense, Vietnam Service Award, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Champaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Small Arms Expert and as unit awards; Air Force Outstanding Unit and Award and Presidential Unit Citation.

Branigan - Robert L. Branigan
U.S. Air Force
Command and control specialist and
Air borne radio operator
1966-1970
Read Bob's biography...

Brown - Stephen M. Brown
U.S. Army
Indiana National Guard
30 years
Stationed:

Burkett - David Lee Burkett
U.S. AirForce
4 years - 1966-1970
Job: Supply Support
Stationed:
Okinawa, Japan

Bute - Gary Lee Bute
U.S. Army
1966-1969 and 1981-1989
Job: In 1966-1969 Communications
IN 1981-1989 Truck Driver
Rank: E-5 Sergeant
Campaigns: Vietnam
Stationed:
Hawaii and Colorado
Read more about Gary...
Obituary

Carner - Brad Carner
U.S. Army - 1970
Deceased April 15, 2008
Read Obituary
A note from Brad...

Relative to my Army years--I did not mention it as I was beyond lucky in my assignment and there were so many guys in my class that deserve recognition for their contribution to our country--but clearly not me.

Anyway since you asked: I was drafted, had previoU.S.ly gone to Culver so the army thought I should be a platoon guide, from there I was sent to Ft Sam HoU.S.ton in downtown San Antonio to be a clerk typist in a headquarters unit. I then was allowed to apply and become a lifeguard at an officers wives pool while competing in gymnastics and wrestling for the army. During spring break I would check out 100 man army hospital tents and take them to the coast where I would socialize.

My army experience was what dreams are made of, I'm sorry others couldn't have been equally as lucky, especially those who paid the ultimate price. I of course got an honorable discharge but somehow don't feel I deserve the same statU.S. as those who daily put their lives on the line.

To any actual vets that read this note--you have my fullest respect. It is strange how things happen, I wish all of you could of shared my good fortune. I salute each and every one of you.

Coats - Robert L. Coats
U.S. Army
Clerk
1966-1968
Stationed:
Mannheim, Germany

Cockrill - Michael A. Cockrill
U.S. Army
1966-1968
Stationed:
Missile Base near Newel, CA
Missile Crewman for Niki-Hercules Missiles

Collins - James Eric Collins
U.S. Army
1st Infantry Division
1968-1969
Campaigns:
Vietnam

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