Mission Viejo High School Alumni
Mission Viejo, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Deb Floyd | 1975 |
| Don Grudem Don Grudem | 1991 |
| Francisco Cruz | 2023 |
| Gary Bandfield Gary Bandfield | 1990 |
| Gina Hernandez | 2015 |
| Lee Hutchinson | 1980 |
| Steven West | 1984 |
| Zackary Aylor | 2016 |
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
Andy Mazeika
Class of 2003
Army, 9 Years
Captain USArmy,Ranger,Field Artillery Branch.
Served in Iraq.
Class of 2003
Army, 9 Years
Captain USArmy,Ranger,Field Artillery Branch.
Served in Iraq.
Angela Leigeber
Class of 1982
Air Force, 8 Years
Telecommunication Maintenance
Aircrew Life Support Specialist
Class of 1982
Air Force, 8 Years
Telecommunication Maintenance
Aircrew Life Support Specialist
Brandt Daniels
Class of 1999
Navy, 4 Years
Cryptologic Technician Petty Officer Third Class (Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist) served aboard the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier during 9/11 and was deployed to the gulf during the Iraq war.
Class of 1999
Navy, 4 Years
Cryptologic Technician Petty Officer Third Class (Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist) served aboard the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier during 9/11 and was deployed to the gulf during the Iraq war.
Bryan Horvath
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Aircraft Maintenance Officer currently stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Aircraft Maintenance Officer currently stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Christina Bruington
Class of 2001
Air Force, 4 Years
Loadmaster on a C-5 cargo plane. I supervised the on/off load of cargo and troops into and out of Iraq. I loved every minute of it!!
Class of 2001
Air Force, 4 Years
Loadmaster on a C-5 cargo plane. I supervised the on/off load of cargo and troops into and out of Iraq. I loved every minute of it!!
Christopher A Bidwell
Class of 1976
Navy, 30 Years
-Surface Warfare Officer 20 years active with 11 year break in service (1988-1999 as a reservist.
-USS Ogden
-USS Bagley
-USMTM Saudi Arabia
-CENTCOM
-SOCOM
-Defense Threat Reduction Agency
-2 Western Pacific Deployments
plus Operation Tomadchi (DTRA DET CDR)
Class of 1976
Navy, 30 Years
-Surface Warfare Officer 20 years active with 11 year break in service (1988-1999 as a reservist.
-USS Ogden
-USS Bagley
-USMTM Saudi Arabia
-CENTCOM
-SOCOM
-Defense Threat Reduction Agency
-2 Western Pacific Deployments
plus Operation Tomadchi (DTRA DET CDR)
Christopher Michael Tiboni
Class of 1996
Navy, 4 Years
Served as a Machinist Mate MMFN(SS) in the Submarine Pacific Fleet, taking part in Operation Southern Watch, and various other Classified Operations.
Class of 1996
Navy, 4 Years
Served as a Machinist Mate MMFN(SS) in the Submarine Pacific Fleet, taking part in Operation Southern Watch, and various other Classified Operations.
Christopher Rupp
Class of 1993
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted Electrician, Military Police and later Commissioned Naval Officer, Mustang and Provost Marshal/Security Officer.
Class of 1993
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted Electrician, Military Police and later Commissioned Naval Officer, Mustang and Provost Marshal/Security Officer.
Cynthia Ramelow-Miley
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
was in Navy Fighter Weapons School (Topgun) after that was also stationed in Naval Station Long Beach years 1978-1984
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
was in Navy Fighter Weapons School (Topgun) after that was also stationed in Naval Station Long Beach years 1978-1984
Dana Mischel
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Multiple oversea assignments. Heavy Equipment mechanic and advanced to a superintendent rank. Also served in the first Gulf war.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Multiple oversea assignments. Heavy Equipment mechanic and advanced to a superintendent rank. Also served in the first Gulf war.
dave perry
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, Parachute Jumper. OOOORAH AIRBORNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Navy Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, Parachute Jumper. OOOORAH AIRBORNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave Perry
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
I served all 20 years with Marines as a Navy Corpsman. I was in Iraq for the invasion Jan-Sep 2003.
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
I served all 20 years with Marines as a Navy Corpsman. I was in Iraq for the invasion Jan-Sep 2003.
David Diamond
Class of 1973
Air Force, 18 Years
Flew T-37, T-38, AT-38, F-4D, F-4E, C-141B. Activated for Desert Storm for 6 months. Retired O-4 USAFR
Class of 1973
Air Force, 18 Years
Flew T-37, T-38, AT-38, F-4D, F-4E, C-141B. Activated for Desert Storm for 6 months. Retired O-4 USAFR
David L. Rukstalis, Jr.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Avionics Technician on RF4B Aircraft.
Memphis, El Toro, Iwakuni, Olongapo, Mombasa, USS Midway 1975 - 1981
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Avionics Technician on RF4B Aircraft.
Memphis, El Toro, Iwakuni, Olongapo, Mombasa, USS Midway 1975 - 1981
David L. Rukstalis, Jr.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 6 Years
1975 - 1981 Memphis, El Toro, Iwakuni, Olongapo, Mombasa, USS Midway
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 6 Years
1975 - 1981 Memphis, El Toro, Iwakuni, Olongapo, Mombasa, USS Midway
David Rukstalis
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Avionics technician; stationed Millington, TN; MCAS ElToro, CA; Iwakuni, Japan; U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier
Served 1985 - 1981
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Avionics technician; stationed Millington, TN; MCAS ElToro, CA; Iwakuni, Japan; U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier
Served 1985 - 1981
Dawn Warren
Class of 1973
Navy, 5 Years
Air Traffic Controller, served from 1974 to 1979. Stationed in Millington TN, Kingsville TX and Rota Spain.
Class of 1973
Navy, 5 Years
Air Traffic Controller, served from 1974 to 1979. Stationed in Millington TN, Kingsville TX and Rota Spain.
Dennis L Wilson
Class of 1970
Army, 9 Years
served in the Army and did a tour in Vietnam started out in the Infantry and was reclassified to Supply MOS after wounded
Class of 1970
Army, 9 Years
served in the Army and did a tour in Vietnam started out in the Infantry and was reclassified to Supply MOS after wounded
Dennis Wilson
Class of 1970
Army, 9 Years
went in in 1971 spent a tour in Vietnam where i was wounded, also spent time in Korea and was involved in a border incident, Germany, Washington, Virginia and Georgia among others. now 61 and confine to a wheelchair
Class of 1970
Army, 9 Years
went in in 1971 spent a tour in Vietnam where i was wounded, also spent time in Korea and was involved in a border incident, Germany, Washington, Virginia and Georgia among others. now 61 and confine to a wheelchair
Elizabeth Martinez
Class of 1997
Air Force, 4 Years
Russian Linguist, station at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 4 Years
Russian Linguist, station at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX.
Eric Freedman
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Once a Marine - Always a Marine
Proud to serve my Country
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Once a Marine - Always a Marine
Proud to serve my Country
Eric Fricke
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Helicopter Airframe Mechanic. Two tours of duty in Iraq completed.
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Helicopter Airframe Mechanic. Two tours of duty in Iraq completed.
Erik de Wit
Class of 1987
Navy, 6 Years
Served from 1991-1997. Spending time aboard the USS Independence CV-62, and spent 6 months in the Persian Gulf duringthe end of Operation Dessert Storm and the beginning of Operation Southern Watch.
Class of 1987
Navy, 6 Years
Served from 1991-1997. Spending time aboard the USS Independence CV-62, and spent 6 months in the Persian Gulf duringthe end of Operation Dessert Storm and the beginning of Operation Southern Watch.
Fausto L. Trivino
Class of 1996
Army, 15 Years
I began my career in the United States Army in February 2002 upon the completion of the M1A1 Armor Crewman Basic Training (OSUT) at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
I served as a M1A1 Armor Crewman, M1A1 Tank Gunner, M1A1 Tank Commander, Mobile Gun System Vehicle Commander, Platoon Sergeant, Basic Officer Leaders Course Instructor, Senior Training Management NCO, G3 Operations NCO, and Senior Instructor at the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy.
My combat tours include Operation Iraqi Freedom I-II and Operation Enduring Freedom XIII-XIV.
Class of 1996
Army, 15 Years
I began my career in the United States Army in February 2002 upon the completion of the M1A1 Armor Crewman Basic Training (OSUT) at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
I served as a M1A1 Armor Crewman, M1A1 Tank Gunner, M1A1 Tank Commander, Mobile Gun System Vehicle Commander, Platoon Sergeant, Basic Officer Leaders Course Instructor, Senior Training Management NCO, G3 Operations NCO, and Senior Instructor at the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy.
My combat tours include Operation Iraqi Freedom I-II and Operation Enduring Freedom XIII-XIV.
James Robert Gordon
Class of 1970
Air Force, 3 Years
I entered the Air Force in September, 1972. I was stationed in Minot, North Dakota after I got done electronic countermeasures technician schooling @ Kessler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi. I worked on B-52H aircraft on the radar reception and jamming equipment on board. I was discharged to attend White’s Ferry Road School of Preaching in July, 1975. I attained the rank of Airman 1st Class.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 3 Years
I entered the Air Force in September, 1972. I was stationed in Minot, North Dakota after I got done electronic countermeasures technician schooling @ Kessler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi. I worked on B-52H aircraft on the radar reception and jamming equipment on board. I was discharged to attend White’s Ferry Road School of Preaching in July, 1975. I attained the rank of Airman 1st Class.
Jared Donahue
Class of 2002
Army, 4 Years
Served in the US Army from 2002-2006, completed 3 tours to Operation Iraqi Freedom
Class of 2002
Army, 4 Years
Served in the US Army from 2002-2006, completed 3 tours to Operation Iraqi Freedom
Jeff Taylor
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Commander U.S. Navy - Served on Destroyers and Cruisers. Veteran of Operation Desert Storm.
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Commander U.S. Navy - Served on Destroyers and Cruisers. Veteran of Operation Desert Storm.
Johann (Tony) Camarena
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Hospital Corpsman, Mike and Kilo Co 3/5 1st Mar Div,RVN 69-71'
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Hospital Corpsman, Mike and Kilo Co 3/5 1st Mar Div,RVN 69-71'
Johann (Tony) Camarena
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Hospital Corpsman, Mike and Kilo Co 3/5 1st Mar Div,RVN 69-71'
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Hospital Corpsman, Mike and Kilo Co 3/5 1st Mar Div,RVN 69-71'
Johnathan Helton
Class of 2008
Navy, 14 Years
Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Inherent Resolve
USS Nimitz
Crash and Salvage V-1
USS Carl Vinson
Crash and Salvage V-1
Damage Control Fire Response
Military Police/ NSIC Active shooter rapid Response Team
VBSS SRF "Sleeping Dragon" counter terrorism
Naval Support Facility Thurmont "Camp David" Presidential Retreat
Fire Marshal Lead Duty Officer NDW Company 51
Expeditionary Battalion 10 Logistical Command
Medical Release E-6 First Class Petty Officer
Class of 2008
Navy, 14 Years
Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Inherent Resolve
USS Nimitz
Crash and Salvage V-1
USS Carl Vinson
Crash and Salvage V-1
Damage Control Fire Response
Military Police/ NSIC Active shooter rapid Response Team
VBSS SRF "Sleeping Dragon" counter terrorism
Naval Support Facility Thurmont "Camp David" Presidential Retreat
Fire Marshal Lead Duty Officer NDW Company 51
Expeditionary Battalion 10 Logistical Command
Medical Release E-6 First Class Petty Officer
Julie A. Bertrand
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from the USN in 2006 after 25 years. Dental Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired from the USN in 2006 after 25 years. Dental Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer.
Karen Black Russell
Class of 1990
Navy, 8 Years
Data Processing Technician Second Class stationed in London England, USS Simon Lake (AS-33) Sardinia Italy and London England again.
Class of 1990
Navy, 8 Years
Data Processing Technician Second Class stationed in London England, USS Simon Lake (AS-33) Sardinia Italy and London England again.
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MVHS Football Golf Tournament 2/24/2014
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The MVHS Football Boosters are hosting a golf tournament on 2/24/2014 at the Mission Viejo...
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Our Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Mission Viejo are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!