Rex Putnam High School Alumni
Milwaukie, Oregon (OR)
Recent Members
| Amy Charbonneau | 1991 |
| Bridget Warrick Bridget Warrick | 2013 |
| Christina Semmes | 1980 |
| David Scott | 1974 |
| Karen Archer | 1982 |
| Kim Hatcher | 2000 |
| Samantha Mccollum Samantha Mccollum | 2016 |
| Sherie Honarvar | 1994 |
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
Alan DuVal
Class of 2000
Air Force, 5 Years
Firefighter with the 142nd fighter wing at the Portland Airbase
Class of 2000
Air Force, 5 Years
Firefighter with the 142nd fighter wing at the Portland Airbase
Ana Moyer
Class of 1997
Navy, 20+ Years
Getting Ready to Retire after 20 years of service.
Class of 1997
Navy, 20+ Years
Getting Ready to Retire after 20 years of service.
Brenda (Germer) Doyle
Class of 1987
Army, 16 Years
2 1/2 years active at Ft. Hood, TX, then reserve and now mobalized for the last 18 months with 104th Div in spt of of Opperation Enduring Freedom
Class of 1987
Army, 16 Years
2 1/2 years active at Ft. Hood, TX, then reserve and now mobalized for the last 18 months with 104th Div in spt of of Opperation Enduring Freedom
Brian Ewert
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
After basic I was stationed at McCord, Clark and Travis as an air cargo sgt.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 4 Years
After basic I was stationed at McCord, Clark and Travis as an air cargo sgt.
Cindy (Hochhalter) Compoc
Class of 1990
Air Force, 17 Years
I am currently active duty in the AF. I have served since Oct 1990. I am an E7/MSgt and currently work as a paralegal. I am stationed at Vandenberg AFB CA. I have been deployed twice; most recently to Baghdad, Iraq from Jun to Dec 07. Summer 2008 will start a new chapter for my career. I was selected to run the Airman Leadership School at Tyndall AFB FL.
Class of 1990
Air Force, 17 Years
I am currently active duty in the AF. I have served since Oct 1990. I am an E7/MSgt and currently work as a paralegal. I am stationed at Vandenberg AFB CA. I have been deployed twice; most recently to Baghdad, Iraq from Jun to Dec 07. Summer 2008 will start a new chapter for my career. I was selected to run the Airman Leadership School at Tyndall AFB FL.
Cory Cunningham
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted in Marine Corps on graduation from RPHS. Served in Iraq and Afghanistan, CH-53E and UC-35 pilot.
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted in Marine Corps on graduation from RPHS. Served in Iraq and Afghanistan, CH-53E and UC-35 pilot.
Crystal (Amos) Breaux
Class of 2000
Air Force, 2 Years
Basic training San Antonio, Tx
Tech school Biloxi, Ms
Stationed Altus AFB, OK
Class of 2000
Air Force, 2 Years
Basic training San Antonio, Tx
Tech school Biloxi, Ms
Stationed Altus AFB, OK
CW4(Ret) James R. Dupasquier
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Enjoyed a distinguished military career, retiring in 2008.
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Enjoyed a distinguished military career, retiring in 2008.
Dana Cowher
Class of 1987
Navy, 19 Years
On my last hitch before heading to the USS Sofa. Currently deployed in Bahrain to wait it out.
Class of 1987
Navy, 19 Years
On my last hitch before heading to the USS Sofa. Currently deployed in Bahrain to wait it out.
Deann Hilgenbrinck (Moser)
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Served over 20 years in the Army Reserve. In 1991 served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Retired in 2005.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Served over 20 years in the Army Reserve. In 1991 served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Retired in 2005.
Dennie Eric Young
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
On the home stretch from a challenging career spanning over 25 years to date. Just left command of my Ranger Company, then to Ireland for Command and Staff College. Heading to Fort Bragg, NC for my final assignment before retirement.
Class of 1987
Army, 20+ Years
On the home stretch from a challenging career spanning over 25 years to date. Just left command of my Ranger Company, then to Ireland for Command and Staff College. Heading to Fort Bragg, NC for my final assignment before retirement.
James (vish) Chapman
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Was in the Navy in 1969-1973. Served as a 2nd Class Aviation Electronics Technician. I was stationed on Guam from 1970 to 1972, then the USS Midway Carrier posted to the Gulf of Tonkin from 1972 to 1973. Discharged in 1973.
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Was in the Navy in 1969-1973. Served as a 2nd Class Aviation Electronics Technician. I was stationed on Guam from 1970 to 1972, then the USS Midway Carrier posted to the Gulf of Tonkin from 1972 to 1973. Discharged in 1973.
James Shatokin
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
I did tours in Vietnam, Philipines. I servered on two different ships. I did a three year tour with the Navy seals, I retired in 1989 as a Chief Petty Officer(E-7) I was a certified navy instuctor for fire fighting and damage control
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
I did tours in Vietnam, Philipines. I servered on two different ships. I did a three year tour with the Navy seals, I retired in 1989 as a Chief Petty Officer(E-7) I was a certified navy instuctor for fire fighting and damage control
james t shatokin
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
I'm a retired navy chief petty officer. I retired after 20 years of service Feb 28 1989. I did 1 1/2 years in country in Vietnam, 3+ years in the Philipines, 6+years on ships, was an instuctor at fire fighting school treasure island, san francisco, I was stationed with the navy seals in coronado, california, and retired in san diego from a staff duty station feb 1989.
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
I'm a retired navy chief petty officer. I retired after 20 years of service Feb 28 1989. I did 1 1/2 years in country in Vietnam, 3+ years in the Philipines, 6+years on ships, was an instuctor at fire fighting school treasure island, san francisco, I was stationed with the navy seals in coronado, california, and retired in san diego from a staff duty station feb 1989.
Jason Malone
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Spent 6 Years in Marine Corps. During the time of Desert Storm, but did not go. Lots of fun stuff, Desert Training at 29 Palms, Cold Weather Training in MN
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Spent 6 Years in Marine Corps. During the time of Desert Storm, but did not go. Lots of fun stuff, Desert Training at 29 Palms, Cold Weather Training in MN
Jeff Miller
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Drill Instructor, Water Survival Instructor, Close Combat Instructor, Physical Training Division - MCRD San Diego 1988-1991
Appointed Warrant Officer 1991, promotion to Captain 1996, Selected for Major 2001
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Drill Instructor, Water Survival Instructor, Close Combat Instructor, Physical Training Division - MCRD San Diego 1988-1991
Appointed Warrant Officer 1991, promotion to Captain 1996, Selected for Major 2001
Jennifer (Fink) Nichols
Class of 1998
Navy, 10 Years
Enlisted October 1998. Became Aviation Ordnanceman, and currently AO1 (Aviation Ordnanceman First Class).
Class of 1998
Navy, 10 Years
Enlisted October 1998. Became Aviation Ordnanceman, and currently AO1 (Aviation Ordnanceman First Class).
John DeYoung
Class of 1981
Air Force, 8 Years
Prior Air Force. Currently in the Arizona Air National Guard, 111th Space Operations Squadron.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 8 Years
Prior Air Force. Currently in the Arizona Air National Guard, 111th Space Operations Squadron.
John DeYoung
Class of 1981
Air Force, 8 Years
Served as a Crew Chief in Germany and Arizona.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 8 Years
Served as a Crew Chief in Germany and Arizona.
John Whitehill, LCDR (Ret)
Class of 1969
Navy, 26 Years
Great experience! Served on the USS Ranger CV61 and USS Forrestal CV59. Also stationed in Okinawa, Bermuda, Hawaii, Georgia, Texas, California and Florida.
Class of 1969
Navy, 26 Years
Great experience! Served on the USS Ranger CV61 and USS Forrestal CV59. Also stationed in Okinawa, Bermuda, Hawaii, Georgia, Texas, California and Florida.
Jonathan Bute
Class of 1992
Navy, 15 Years
Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer currently serving in Guam on the USS Frank Cable (AS-40).
Class of 1992
Navy, 15 Years
Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer currently serving in Guam on the USS Frank Cable (AS-40).
Jonathan Bute
Class of 1992
Navy, 12 Years
I am a submariner in the U.S. Navy and currently stationed in Guam aboard the Los Angeles fast attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713)
Class of 1992
Navy, 12 Years
I am a submariner in the U.S. Navy and currently stationed in Guam aboard the Los Angeles fast attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713)
Jonathan Bute
Class of 1992
Navy, 11 Years
Currently stationed in Guam aboard the USS Houston. Previous to that was stationed in Groton, CT aboard the USS Philadelphia and as an instructor at Naval Submarine School.
Class of 1992
Navy, 11 Years
Currently stationed in Guam aboard the USS Houston. Previous to that was stationed in Groton, CT aboard the USS Philadelphia and as an instructor at Naval Submarine School.
Jonathan Reitzenstein
Class of 1997
Air Force, 3 Years
Working as Family Medicine Resident at Travis AFB in Fairfield, CA.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 3 Years
Working as Family Medicine Resident at Travis AFB in Fairfield, CA.
Marc Gwilliam
Class of 1990
Army, 11 Years
5 years active duty..
Germany, Ft campbell KY, Haiti, Tx, Wa.
Military Policeman, Preventitave medicine, Military intel.
pic of me on guard duty
Class of 1990
Army, 11 Years
5 years active duty..
Germany, Ft campbell KY, Haiti, Tx, Wa.
Military Policeman, Preventitave medicine, Military intel.
pic of me on guard duty
Mary Ann Reasoner-Meyers- Rongetti
Class of 1968
Air Force, 5 Years
Personnel Specialist - Career Counseling Unit. Eglin AFB Florida - 1968-1973
Class of 1968
Air Force, 5 Years
Personnel Specialist - Career Counseling Unit. Eglin AFB Florida - 1968-1973
Matthew Lankins
Class of 1998
Air Force, 8 Years
Served as a Crew Chief on both the F-15 Eagle and A-10 Warthog. Served in both the Oregon Air National Guard and the United States Air Force.
Class of 1998
Air Force, 8 Years
Served as a Crew Chief on both the F-15 Eagle and A-10 Warthog. Served in both the Oregon Air National Guard and the United States Air Force.
michael keough
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
severed in the navy for 8 years and the army for 12 years entered in dec 1977 finished in 1997 made 6 westpacs in the navy proud to have severed my country.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
severed in the navy for 8 years and the army for 12 years entered in dec 1977 finished in 1997 made 6 westpacs in the navy proud to have severed my country.
Michael Newgard
Class of 2002
Army, 10 Years
HH-60M MEDEVAC Pilot
Deployed to Iraq and Syria.
Conducted rescue operations for the Oregon Army National Guard for search and rescue.
Class of 2002
Army, 10 Years
HH-60M MEDEVAC Pilot
Deployed to Iraq and Syria.
Conducted rescue operations for the Oregon Army National Guard for search and rescue.
Nicolas Mezzanatto
Class of 2002
Army, 4 Years
Served a tour in an area of Iraq commonly known as the Triangle of Death.
Awarded 3 Army Commendation Medals for bravery while serving in Iraq.
In first 4 months in Iraq, learned fluent Arabic and became interpreter.
Held in high regard by the locals in the area and won the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people.
Discharged medically and honorably from service in 2008.
Class of 2002
Army, 4 Years
Served a tour in an area of Iraq commonly known as the Triangle of Death.
Awarded 3 Army Commendation Medals for bravery while serving in Iraq.
In first 4 months in Iraq, learned fluent Arabic and became interpreter.
Held in high regard by the locals in the area and won the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people.
Discharged medically and honorably from service in 2008.
Paul Spencer
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Proudly served 25 years as a Aircraft Mechanic (Hydraulics, APG and Engines)-Retired in 2007 as a MSgt (E-7). Paticapted in Desert Shield/Storm, Bosnia, Kosvo, Operation Sourthen watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Proudly served 25 years as a Aircraft Mechanic (Hydraulics, APG and Engines)-Retired in 2007 as a MSgt (E-7). Paticapted in Desert Shield/Storm, Bosnia, Kosvo, Operation Sourthen watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Randy Tobler
Class of 1990
Air Force, 15 Years
1991-Operation Desert Storm
1992-Yugoslavia/Bosnia
2003-Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom
Class of 1990
Air Force, 15 Years
1991-Operation Desert Storm
1992-Yugoslavia/Bosnia
2003-Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom
Randy Tobler
Class of 1990
Air Force, 15 Years
1991-Operation Desert Storm
1992-Yugoslavia/Bosnia
2000-Operation Cornet NIghthawk-Counter Drug Ops, Curcaou,NA
2003-Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom
Class of 1990
Air Force, 15 Years
1991-Operation Desert Storm
1992-Yugoslavia/Bosnia
2000-Operation Cornet NIghthawk-Counter Drug Ops, Curcaou,NA
2003-Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom
Randy Tobler
Class of 1990
Air Force, 15 Years
1991-Operation Desert Storm
1992-Yugoslavia/Bosnia
2000-Operation Cornet NIghthawk-Counter Drug Ops, Curcaou,NA
2003-Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom
Class of 1990
Air Force, 15 Years
1991-Operation Desert Storm
1992-Yugoslavia/Bosnia
2000-Operation Cornet NIghthawk-Counter Drug Ops, Curcaou,NA
2003-Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom
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Our Rex Putnam 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 Rex Putnam High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Milwaukie are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!