Alma High School Alumni
Alma, Arkansas (AR)
Recent Members
| Brandon Dugal | 2017 |
| Emily Emily Carter | 2023 |
| Jenny Burns | 1999 |
| Melissa Aldridge | 1996 |
| Morgan Williams | 2010 |
| Terri Reichert | 1970 |
| Tommy Folyd | 1975 |
| Toney Darren | 1992 |
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
Aaron Hobbs
Class of 2000
Air Force, 6 Years
Joined the Air Force after high school been deployed 2 times in the war zone for Iraq.
188th Fighter Wing Fort Smith, Ar
Class of 2000
Air Force, 6 Years
Joined the Air Force after high school been deployed 2 times in the war zone for Iraq.
188th Fighter Wing Fort Smith, Ar
Alan Owens
Class of 1980
Army, 17 Years
Active duty Army, currently deployed, in support of OIF 09-10, as the Communications Chief/Adviser for a Military Transition Team (MiTT). (1992-Present)
Served 7 yrs in the 188th TAC FTR GP, Ft. Smith, as a Security Policeman.(1985-1992)
Class of 1980
Army, 17 Years
Active duty Army, currently deployed, in support of OIF 09-10, as the Communications Chief/Adviser for a Military Transition Team (MiTT). (1992-Present)
Served 7 yrs in the 188th TAC FTR GP, Ft. Smith, as a Security Policeman.(1985-1992)
Amanda E. Nielsen
Class of 1997
Air Force, 4 Years
US Air Force, disabled, Operation Enduring Freedom
Class of 1997
Air Force, 4 Years
US Air Force, disabled, Operation Enduring Freedom
Brandon Jones
Class of 1995
National Guard, 11 Years
Munitions System Craftsman, 2 Tours in Iraq, Now with 188th FW Munitions, current rank is TSgt E-6
Class of 1995
National Guard, 11 Years
Munitions System Craftsman, 2 Tours in Iraq, Now with 188th FW Munitions, current rank is TSgt E-6
Carl E. Valentine
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Served from 1980 - 2003. Retired as a Chief Petty Officer.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Served from 1980 - 2003. Retired as a Chief Petty Officer.
Donald Cotta
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation ordnance tech. retired chief warrant officer. In country Viet Nam Vet.
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviation ordnance tech. retired chief warrant officer. In country Viet Nam Vet.
dustin shipman
Class of 1991
Air Force, 3 Years
Participated in operation deny flight over Bosnia, as a member of 555 fighter squadron in aviano Italy. F-16 avionics attack control system specialist
Secondary job as ground crew during flight ops.
Class of 1991
Air Force, 3 Years
Participated in operation deny flight over Bosnia, as a member of 555 fighter squadron in aviano Italy. F-16 avionics attack control system specialist
Secondary job as ground crew during flight ops.
Heath Peters
Class of 2000
Army, 4 Years
I am a tank gunner and I am currently preparing to go to Iraq for my second time :( haha
Class of 2000
Army, 4 Years
I am a tank gunner and I am currently preparing to go to Iraq for my second time :( haha
Jack Acord
Class of 1966
Navy, 6 Years
Deployed to Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam in 1969. Served with MCB-128 (Seabee's) close to the DMZ. I was really glad to get home.
Class of 1966
Navy, 6 Years
Deployed to Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam in 1969. Served with MCB-128 (Seabee's) close to the DMZ. I was really glad to get home.
John W. Ryan
Class of 1960
Navy, 4 Years
Served 2 years in VietNam on Aircraft Carrier
Class of 1960
Navy, 4 Years
Served 2 years in VietNam on Aircraft Carrier
Josh Bennett
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 1 Years
I decided to join the Marine Corps because they are the best and I wanted to serve my country. I am currently stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina.
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 1 Years
I decided to join the Marine Corps because they are the best and I wanted to serve my country. I am currently stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina.
Josh Bennett
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 1 Years
I am a Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps stationed at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonviile, North Carolina. I am a warehouse clerk for Maintanence BN.
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 1 Years
I am a Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps stationed at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonviile, North Carolina. I am a warehouse clerk for Maintanence BN.
Linda Bennett-Smith
Class of 1971
Navy, 3 Years
Stationed at El Toro Marine Base in Santa Ana, CA. Worked in the Navy Suppy Divison.
Class of 1971
Navy, 3 Years
Stationed at El Toro Marine Base in Santa Ana, CA. Worked in the Navy Suppy Divison.
Michael W. Shelly
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Service YR's 69 - 90. Assignments, Ft. Polk, LA., Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD., Okinawa, Japan, Cam Ranh Bay, Viet Nam, Ft. Carson, CO., Heilbronn, Germany, Ft. Lee, VA., Camp Zama, Japan, Ft. Knox, KY.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Service YR's 69 - 90. Assignments, Ft. Polk, LA., Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD., Okinawa, Japan, Cam Ranh Bay, Viet Nam, Ft. Carson, CO., Heilbronn, Germany, Ft. Lee, VA., Camp Zama, Japan, Ft. Knox, KY.
Phillip S. Acosta
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served four years in the United States Marine Corps
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served four years in the United States Marine Corps
Regina Thicksten Powell
Class of 1999
Army, 7 Years
6 years Active Duty, 1 year Reserve service time.
Stationed Ft. Sam Houston, Ft. Gordon, Ft. Benning, and just returned from Ft. Jackson. Practice as LPN and also medic
Class of 1999
Army, 7 Years
6 years Active Duty, 1 year Reserve service time.
Stationed Ft. Sam Houston, Ft. Gordon, Ft. Benning, and just returned from Ft. Jackson. Practice as LPN and also medic
Rich Gatewood
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
My last duty assignment was as the Senior Operations Sergeant for the Military Police Corps in support of Operation Noble Eagle after the terrorist attack on 9/11.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
My last duty assignment was as the Senior Operations Sergeant for the Military Police Corps in support of Operation Noble Eagle after the terrorist attack on 9/11.
Sean O'Conner
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
Went to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Awared 2 Army Accomedation for excellence. Guarded many top officials with out and incident.
Class of 2003
Army, 3 Years
Went to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Awared 2 Army Accomedation for excellence. Guarded many top officials with out and incident.
Tommy D. Fisher
Class of 1981
Air Force, 11 Years
Tommy has served proudly in the U.S. Air Force as a dentist for 11 years. He is currently a Lt. Col at Wilford Hall Medical Center. He is the director of the Hospital Dentistry Fellowship program located in San Antonio, TX.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 11 Years
Tommy has served proudly in the U.S. Air Force as a dentist for 11 years. He is currently a Lt. Col at Wilford Hall Medical Center. He is the director of the Hospital Dentistry Fellowship program located in San Antonio, TX.
Tommy Fisher
Class of 1981
Air Force, 14 Years
Presently serving as Director, Hospital Dentistry ar Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio Texas. Assumed this position in 2006 upon completion of 2 year fellowship program in hospital dentistry
Class of 1981
Air Force, 14 Years
Presently serving as Director, Hospital Dentistry ar Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio Texas. Assumed this position in 2006 upon completion of 2 year fellowship program in hospital dentistry
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Our Alma 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 Alma High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Alma are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!