Mingus Union High School Alumni
Cottonwood, Arizona (AZ)
Recent Members
| Aaron Knowles | 2009 |
| Alice Peek | 1976 |
| Arturo Gallego | 2004 |
| Autumn Millard | 2012 |
| Carl Mills | 2005 |
| Irene Perez | 2016 |
| Roy Freeman | 1983 |
| Sirach Scott | 2018 |
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
Allen Hoese
Class of 1970
Navy, 5 Years
5 years in the Sea Bees active duty from S.E.Asia to the Med.
Honorably Discharged.
Class of 1970
Navy, 5 Years
5 years in the Sea Bees active duty from S.E.Asia to the Med.
Honorably Discharged.
Andrew Davis
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 5 Years
He served in the Marines for a total of 5 years. He was stationed in Okanawa, San Fransico and Yuma.
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 5 Years
He served in the Marines for a total of 5 years. He was stationed in Okanawa, San Fransico and Yuma.
Angela T. Davis (Pfeifer)
Class of 1983
Air Force, 7 Years
Non-destructive Inspection.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 7 Years
Non-destructive Inspection.
Becky Lovett
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Morse Code Operator, Misawa Air Base, Japan
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
Morse Code Operator, Misawa Air Base, Japan
Brandy (Smitch) Kaminsky
Class of 1987
Air Force, 13 Years
2T271 Air Transportation Craftsman
Joined May 1995
Dover AFB, DE 1995-1998, Elmendorf AFB, AK 1998-2001, McGuire AFB, NJ 2001-2003, Ft. Dix, NJ 2003-2007, McChord AFB, WA 2007-present
Class of 1987
Air Force, 13 Years
2T271 Air Transportation Craftsman
Joined May 1995
Dover AFB, DE 1995-1998, Elmendorf AFB, AK 1998-2001, McGuire AFB, NJ 2001-2003, Ft. Dix, NJ 2003-2007, McChord AFB, WA 2007-present
David Scrivner
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Currently finishing up my 21st year and serving in USS IWO JIMA on deployment ISO Maritime Operations in the Middle East. A Chief Petty Officer since Sep 2001.
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Currently finishing up my 21st year and serving in USS IWO JIMA on deployment ISO Maritime Operations in the Middle East. A Chief Petty Officer since Sep 2001.
Eric Wesolowski
Class of 1988
Navy, 20+ Years
Still serving both Navy and Marine Corps as a Navy Hospital Corpsman. I have been to alot of places and have done alot, but have not gotten the T-shirt yet. Thank you for who have served our coutry in the past so that we are able to serve our counrty today. Honor Courage Commitment.
Class of 1988
Navy, 20+ Years
Still serving both Navy and Marine Corps as a Navy Hospital Corpsman. I have been to alot of places and have done alot, but have not gotten the T-shirt yet. Thank you for who have served our coutry in the past so that we are able to serve our counrty today. Honor Courage Commitment.
ethan warner
Class of 2009
Army, 1 Years
still in the army plan on being in a while
Class of 2009
Army, 1 Years
still in the army plan on being in a while
Gary Kinney
Class of 1975
Navy, 6 Years
GunnersMate 2nd Class, EOD Mobile Detach. 12, Hawaii
Class of 1975
Navy, 6 Years
GunnersMate 2nd Class, EOD Mobile Detach. 12, Hawaii
Harvey Anthonio
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Fire Fighter 3E701 85-87 Pope AFB 87-91 Bitburg AFB 91-93 Williams AFB 93-95 Beale AFB Maint Analyst 2R0X1 95-00 McConnell AFB 00-03 Edwards AFB 03-05
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Fire Fighter 3E701 85-87 Pope AFB 87-91 Bitburg AFB 91-93 Williams AFB 93-95 Beale AFB Maint Analyst 2R0X1 95-00 McConnell AFB 00-03 Edwards AFB 03-05
James Severin Bell
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
USMC 1983-1992 ACTIVE, USMC RESERVE 1992-1996, US NAVY 2001-CURRENT, AVIATION MECH/ WELDER. P-3C ORION AIRCRAFT.
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
USMC 1983-1992 ACTIVE, USMC RESERVE 1992-1996, US NAVY 2001-CURRENT, AVIATION MECH/ WELDER. P-3C ORION AIRCRAFT.
Jay Bodam
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
37 years working in the Petroleum and Supply fields as the Resource Manager, Supply Manager for Logistics, Fuels Section flight leader, various other positions. Travel around the world several times over.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
37 years working in the Petroleum and Supply fields as the Resource Manager, Supply Manager for Logistics, Fuels Section flight leader, various other positions. Travel around the world several times over.
Jeff Bice
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Special OPS; Satellite imagery specialist, UAV pilot
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Special OPS; Satellite imagery specialist, UAV pilot
Jeff Bice
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Intelligence Specialist/Imagery Interperatation; SPECOPS; UAV Pilot
Class of 1979
Navy, 20+ Years
Intelligence Specialist/Imagery Interperatation; SPECOPS; UAV Pilot
Jerry Little
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served active duty at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, MT from 1980-1983, and Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM from 1983-1987. Balance of career was served in the Air Force Reservers, retiring from McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, WA.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served active duty at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, MT from 1980-1983, and Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM from 1983-1987. Balance of career was served in the Air Force Reservers, retiring from McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, WA.
Jimmy Valenzuela
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Sgt - Malmstrom AFB Great Falls Montana. 341 SVS Missile Squadron Tactical Force
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Sgt - Malmstrom AFB Great Falls Montana. 341 SVS Missile Squadron Tactical Force
Jimmy Valenzuela
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the United State Air Force in Great Falls Montana (Malmstrom AFB) as a Generals Aid. Receiving an Honorable Discharge with Good Conduct Metal upon release in 1983
Class of 1979
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the United State Air Force in Great Falls Montana (Malmstrom AFB) as a Generals Aid. Receiving an Honorable Discharge with Good Conduct Metal upon release in 1983
John W. Smith (Johnny)
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 24 years as a Cryptologic Technician (Collection); career cryptologist in the Signals Intelligence community. Finished my career as a Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO/E9) and retired after my last duty station of Ft Meade, Maryland.
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 24 years as a Cryptologic Technician (Collection); career cryptologist in the Signals Intelligence community. Finished my career as a Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO/E9) and retired after my last duty station of Ft Meade, Maryland.
Johnny (JW) Smith
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 24 years in the intelligence community.
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 24 years in the intelligence community.
Ken SSteidl
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Hospital Corpse spent twenty years with USMC
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
Hospital Corpse spent twenty years with USMC
Ken Steidl
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
hospital corpsman, inflight med tech, aerospace medicine, served with all 4 marine airwings, plank owner of the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN-72
Class of 1977
Navy, 20+ Years
hospital corpsman, inflight med tech, aerospace medicine, served with all 4 marine airwings, plank owner of the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN-72
Matthew D. Wisslead
Class of 1992
Navy, 17 Years
Currently instructin at the EOD school in FL. Started my career as a Quartermaster, then to Military Police and finally to EOD/Diver. Made Chief in 07' and Blowin things up for a livin aint to shabby. 20's it for this son of a son of a sailor.
Class of 1992
Navy, 17 Years
Currently instructin at the EOD school in FL. Started my career as a Quartermaster, then to Military Police and finally to EOD/Diver. Made Chief in 07' and Blowin things up for a livin aint to shabby. 20's it for this son of a son of a sailor.
Robert Boyse
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
army signal corps, korea 62-63,
viet-nam, 65-66
germany, 67-70
korea, 72-73
remainder of time spent stateside.
Class of 1962
Army, 20+ Years
army signal corps, korea 62-63,
viet-nam, 65-66
germany, 67-70
korea, 72-73
remainder of time spent stateside.
Robert Eberle
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Aviation Ordnanceman First Class
Air Warfare / Surface Warfare
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Aviation Ordnanceman First Class
Air Warfare / Surface Warfare
Sondra Lee Avellino
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Stationed in Camp Pendleton.
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Stationed in Camp Pendleton.
Steve Vizcaino
Class of 1978
Navy, 4 Years
Aircraft mechanic USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Atlantic Fleet
Class of 1978
Navy, 4 Years
Aircraft mechanic USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Atlantic Fleet
Tim Balik
Class of 1990
Navy, 20+ Years
Plank owner on HD2 Enterprise in WestPac for 6 years. Served 14 years at San Diego in saftey and fire control.
Class of 1990
Navy, 20+ Years
Plank owner on HD2 Enterprise in WestPac for 6 years. Served 14 years at San Diego in saftey and fire control.
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Our Mingus Union 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 Mingus Union High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Cottonwood are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!