U. S. Grant High School Alumni
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OK)
Recent Members
| Destiny M | 2003 |
| Don Don Gonzales | 1965 |
| Gayela Word | 1963 |
| Jim Wilson | 1998 |
| Kim Payne | 1979 |
| Maritza Rojas | 2020 |
| Mary Bassett | 1957 |
| Tara Draper | 1993 |
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
Abraxas Patton
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 15 Years
Currently serving in Okinawa, Japan as an artillery Chief Warrant Officer
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 15 Years
Currently serving in Okinawa, Japan as an artillery Chief Warrant Officer
Barbara Kessler
Class of 1989
Navy, 18 Years
Chief Petty Officer currently stationed in Florida.
Class of 1989
Navy, 18 Years
Chief Petty Officer currently stationed in Florida.
Billy D. Wood
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Retired in 1985 as MSG E-8. RVN 46 months; ROK 60 months; FRG 30 months; multiple assignments at Fort Hood, Fort Sill, Fort Huachuca.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Retired in 1985 as MSG E-8. RVN 46 months; ROK 60 months; FRG 30 months; multiple assignments at Fort Hood, Fort Sill, Fort Huachuca.
Billy H. Davis
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
USMC enlisted Aug 2, 1970, Electronics Technician until 1974. Selected to MECEP program; attended University of Washington and commissioned a Second Lieutenant on Mar 19, 1977. Communications Office until retirement on July 1st 1992. Retired as a Major.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
USMC enlisted Aug 2, 1970, Electronics Technician until 1974. Selected to MECEP program; attended University of Washington and commissioned a Second Lieutenant on Mar 19, 1977. Communications Office until retirement on July 1st 1992. Retired as a Major.
Bob Chatigny
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Served in California, Okinawa Japan, S. Vietnam,
Tennessee. Served with 3rd Marine Division in the DMZ area of S. Vietnam 1968-69 as an 0311 infantry grunt. Wounded in action twice. Discharged June 1970 from Millington Naval Air Station, Tennessee.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Served in California, Okinawa Japan, S. Vietnam,
Tennessee. Served with 3rd Marine Division in the DMZ area of S. Vietnam 1968-69 as an 0311 infantry grunt. Wounded in action twice. Discharged June 1970 from Millington Naval Air Station, Tennessee.
Byrne A. Perkins
Class of 1974
Army, 17 Years
64C Truckmaster, 76Y Supply & Small Arms, 35R Radar Repair, 11B Infantry, 95B Military Police. 1981-1984 Frankfurt West Germany, 1985- 1988 Augsburg West Germany, 1991-1992 Tague S. Korea
Class of 1974
Army, 17 Years
64C Truckmaster, 76Y Supply & Small Arms, 35R Radar Repair, 11B Infantry, 95B Military Police. 1981-1984 Frankfurt West Germany, 1985- 1988 Augsburg West Germany, 1991-1992 Tague S. Korea
Byrne A. Perkins
Class of 1974
Army, 17 Years
64C Truckmaster, 76Y Small Arms & Supply, 35R Avionics Radar Repair Tech., 11B Infantry, 95B Militaru Police, Criminal Investigator
Class of 1974
Army, 17 Years
64C Truckmaster, 76Y Small Arms & Supply, 35R Avionics Radar Repair Tech., 11B Infantry, 95B Militaru Police, Criminal Investigator
Christopher Vickrey
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Naval Security Group: 2nd RadBn Camp Lejeune NC FMFlant, 1973 through 1976
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Naval Security Group: 2nd RadBn Camp Lejeune NC FMFlant, 1973 through 1976
Cindi Nall
Class of 1974
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served in the Air National Guard Security Forces for 23 years. Retired in 2012
Class of 1974
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served in the Air National Guard Security Forces for 23 years. Retired in 2012
Donald Woodie
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
101st Airborne Division, C159th ASHB, Phu Bai, Vietnam - 1969-1970, Helicopter Gunner
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
101st Airborne Division, C159th ASHB, Phu Bai, Vietnam - 1969-1970, Helicopter Gunner
Gregory Williams
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Currently Active Duty Air Force serving at Hickam AFB, HI on the Pacific Air Forces staff as Chief of Plans, Programs and Resources for the Communications Directorate.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Currently Active Duty Air Force serving at Hickam AFB, HI on the Pacific Air Forces staff as Chief of Plans, Programs and Resources for the Communications Directorate.
Jack William Cornelius II
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Cat Lai, Vietnam, Jan 1968 thru Jan 1969, 124th Trans, Sgt. Jack died July 7, 2009. To all the Brother Vietnam veterans, thanks for your caring.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
Cat Lai, Vietnam, Jan 1968 thru Jan 1969, 124th Trans, Sgt. Jack died July 7, 2009. To all the Brother Vietnam veterans, thanks for your caring.
Jackie Bishop
Class of 1968
National Guard, 20+ Years
MSgt Air Nat. Guard Avionics 36 yrs. total
30+ yrs full time
Class of 1968
National Guard, 20+ Years
MSgt Air Nat. Guard Avionics 36 yrs. total
30+ yrs full time
Jim Reaves
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Joined Apr 85, 1 tour Desert Strom, 2 tours Iraq, Retired in Apr 05
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Joined Apr 85, 1 tour Desert Strom, 2 tours Iraq, Retired in Apr 05
Kenn Benson
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Combat Support Systems
USAF Command Post
TAC Air to Ground
Other
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Combat Support Systems
USAF Command Post
TAC Air to Ground
Other
Kevin Hise
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
First Sergeant stationed at Fort Carson, CO
Six Deployments
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
First Sergeant stationed at Fort Carson, CO
Six Deployments
Lonnie R. Hines
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
First Lieutenant, 2/77 Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, Cu Chi, Vietnam
Artillery Forward Observer, Artillery Battery Commander
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
First Lieutenant, 2/77 Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, Cu Chi, Vietnam
Artillery Forward Observer, Artillery Battery Commander
Mark Gomez
Class of 2000
Army, 6 Years
Served three years overseas and three years State side
Class of 2000
Army, 6 Years
Served three years overseas and three years State side
mike buzbee
Class of 1974
Navy, 3 Years
Aviation electrician 2nd class
F-8 and f-4 aicraft, VF-194, san diego, ca.on last westpac cruise on the USS ORISKANY, CVN-34. One westpac cruise on USS CORAL SEA CVN-43
Class of 1974
Navy, 3 Years
Aviation electrician 2nd class
F-8 and f-4 aicraft, VF-194, san diego, ca.on last westpac cruise on the USS ORISKANY, CVN-34. One westpac cruise on USS CORAL SEA CVN-43
MSG John K. Hise
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Severed as Platoon Sergeant both in Kosovo and Germany, 1ST Infantry Division M1A2 Tank Master Gunner in Germany deployed during OIF II 2004-2005, Currently the Senior Training Manager ABRAMS New Equipment Training Team out of Ft Knox. Work out of Ft Hood Texas.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
Severed as Platoon Sergeant both in Kosovo and Germany, 1ST Infantry Division M1A2 Tank Master Gunner in Germany deployed during OIF II 2004-2005, Currently the Senior Training Manager ABRAMS New Equipment Training Team out of Ft Knox. Work out of Ft Hood Texas.
Robert Ashby
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Served in 1/27 Infantry Wolfhounds, 25th Infantry Division. Served extended tour in '70-'71 Viet Nam with infantry unit.
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Served in 1/27 Infantry Wolfhounds, 25th Infantry Division. Served extended tour in '70-'71 Viet Nam with infantry unit.
Ron Collins
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
retired as a Command Master hief after 30 years
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
retired as a Command Master hief after 30 years
Ron Collins
Class of 1969
Navy, 19 Years
30 yr career. Retired as a Command Master Chief
Class of 1969
Navy, 19 Years
30 yr career. Retired as a Command Master Chief
Ronald E. Houck
Class of 1966
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Infantry Officer, Basic Combat Training Battalion 95th Division. Discharged as a Captain.
Class of 1966
Army Reserves, 8 Years
Infantry Officer, Basic Combat Training Battalion 95th Division. Discharged as a Captain.
Stephen Johnson
Class of 1969
Navy, 2 Years
Assigned to the Air Wing Commanders Personal Staff on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger, WestPac tour 1970-1972
Class of 1969
Navy, 2 Years
Assigned to the Air Wing Commanders Personal Staff on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger, WestPac tour 1970-1972
Thomas 'Pete' Adams
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Serves in the Transportation Field, served 2 tours to Bosnia, 3 tours Iraq.
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Serves in the Transportation Field, served 2 tours to Bosnia, 3 tours Iraq.
Tommy Welch
Class of 1969
Army, 11 Years
11 years US Army. MACV/LRRP Vietnam, 70-73. Pleiku and An Loc.
Class of 1969
Army, 11 Years
11 years US Army. MACV/LRRP Vietnam, 70-73. Pleiku and An Loc.
Wade Hopkins
Class of 1998
Army, 12 Years
19D (Cavalry Scout 1998-2005)
42A (Human Resources 2005-present)
Class of 1998
Army, 12 Years
19D (Cavalry Scout 1998-2005)
42A (Human Resources 2005-present)
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Our U. S. Grant 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 U. S. Grant High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Oklahoma City are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!