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David
Santillanes
Army, National Guard; Specialist
Charlie Company 949th Infantry
Family:
Mom: Janice Surnson, of Summerville, SC
Dad: Don Santillanes of Albaquerque, NM
Brothers: Anthony
and Megan Santillanes of Killeen, TX
Bradley Peoples and Zachary Surnson of
Summerville, SC
Nephew: Devin Santillanes of Killeen,
TX
Niece: Natalea Santillanes of Killeen,
TX
Grandparents: Tom and Licha of Albaquerque,
NM
Gerald and Julia White of Conroe, TX
David graduated from San Augustine High
School in 2005. He just got back home
in August from a year long deployment
to Iraq. And he now lives in Dallas, TX
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Anthony
Tomas Santillanes
Army, 2LT
Fort Hood; Killeen,TX
Graduated from San Augustine High School
in 2004
Loving Family
Wife: Megan (McSwain) Santillanes (from
Center) now lives in Killeen, TX
Son: Devin Santillanes of Killeen, TX
Daughter: Natalea Santillanes of Killeen,
TX
Mom: Janice Surnson of Summerville, SC
Dad: Donald Santillanes of Albaquerque,
NM
Brothers: David
Santillanes (Army) of Dallas, TX;
Bradley Peoples of Summerville, SC; Zachary
Surnson of Summerville, SC
Grandparents: Tom and Licha Santillanes
of Albaquerque, NM and
Gerald and Julia White of Conroe, TX
Anthony graduated from The Citadel the
Military college of South Carolina in
2008. He graduated as a 2LT (Officer)
in the Army. While at the Citadel he completed
Basic and AIT training at Fort Benning,
GA in 2005. He completed BOLC ll at Fort
Sill, OK in 2008. And BOLC lll at Aberdeen
Proving Ground, MD in 2009. He is currently
deployed to Iraq. |
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Nicholas
Darrell Bailey
E-4 Specialist, US Army
82nd Airborne Division at Ft Bragg, NC
MOS- Military Police (MP)
Nicholas has been in the USARMY for
2 1/2yrs. Graduated Basic Training from
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Attended jump
school in Georgia after basic training.
Stationed at Ft Bragg, NC with the 82nd
Airborne Division. First deployment
was to Iraq in 2008. Nicholas is now
serving his second tour in Iraq. He
arrived in country this month and will
be there 12 to 18 months. Nicholas'
is looking to futher his career as a
Trooper with the DPS after his service
in the Army.
Wife: Elizabeth Bailey of Round Rock,
TX
Parent: Darrell Bailey of Center
Sisters: Amanda Bailey Freeman of Robeline,
LA
Jessica Bailey of Bastrop, TX
Uncle: Danny McLean of Center
Grandparents: Gerald & Jeannine
Bailey of Center, TX
Special: Christal Williams, Sequin,
David and Blake Pharris and Harlen &
Terry Akridge all of Center, TX
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James
Robert Browning
Captain, Scott AFB , IL
54th Airlift Squadron,
375th Air Wing, Air Mobility Command
Captain Browning is the
son of Jayne and James Browning of the
Fair Play community in Panola County .
He has been is the USAF since 2001. He
is currently serving as an aircraft commander
of the C-40, a specially configured 737
to carry passengers, usually higher ranking
military personnel, or members of Congress
and ambassadors. He formerly flew the
USAF’s largest aircraft, the C-5
Galaxy out of Dover AFB, Delaware . While
flying the C-5, Captain Browning had well
over 100 missions to Iraq . His present
base and job continues his world wide
status as a pilot.
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Duane
J Howell
M/Sgt., Air Force
M/Sgt. Duane J Howell is serving in
the USAF at San Antonio , Texas . Duane
served in operation Desert Storm in
Saudi Arabia his mission with the fire
department was to help extinguish fires
from the many bombs and scuds. Not long
after returning from that tour Duane
and his family were transferred to the
Azores for four years then was sent
to Italy for four years. He is presently
serving as the Assistant Fire Chief
at Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio
with over 20 years in the military.
His proud parents are USAF M/Sgt. Derwin
Howell and wife, Virginia of Joaquin.
Sister is Debora Howell Riley and husband
Jeremy of Joaquin.
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Jeremy
Riley
Spc, Texas Army National Guard
Spc. Jeremy Riley is serving in the
Texas Army National Guard, B Btry 1-133rd
FA. He has been in training to be deployed
to Afghanistan/Iraq in the near future.
His very proud family
consists of his loving wife Debora; daughters
Alex and McKenzie Eason, Madeleine and
Marrissa; son, Briar
Jeremy is the oldest son
of USAF MSgt. Retired Wayne Riley and
wife, Sherry of Center
He has 9 brothers, 2 sisters
and loving Grandparents.
He is the Son-in-law of
USAF Retired MSgt. Derwin Howell and wife,
Virginia of Joaquin.
We love you and want you
to know your family stands strong and
steadfast. Our prayers go out to all the
military personal and their family. Thank
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Derwin
R. Howell, Jr
Capt., Oklahoma National Guard at Tulsa
Capt. Derwin R Howell,
Jr. is serving in the Oklahoma Army National
Guard at Tulsa . Prior to receiving his
commission Derwin served during Desert
Storm in the forward command mapping coordinates
for troop movement to liberate Kuwait
. After receiving his degree from OSU
and getting his commission, his squad
spent a month in New Orleans providing
security in the 9th Ward for victims of
Hurricane Rita. In May of 2006, Derwin
activated again to deploy to Afghanistan
for a year with the 1st Battalion, 180th
Infantry, 45th Infantry Brigade his mission
was to provide security for the International
Coalition. The first week of June 2009,
he was put back on active duty to train
another group for deployment.
His proud parents are
USAF M/Sgt. Retired Derwin Howell and
wife, Virginia of Joaquin. |
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Raymond G. Escoto,
Jr.
Sgt., U.S. Army
Currently stationed at Ft. Hood, TX
with 1BCT, 4ID. Served a tour in Iraq
from March 2008 to March 2009. His wife
is Ara Stevens-Escoto and has three
baby girls; Leila, Ruby, and Lilly Escoto.
Son of Raymond G. Escoto, Sr. of Belton,
TX and Joyce Hackler of Lyttle, TX.
Son in law of Lorelei Stevens of Shelbyville,
TX.
His family is so proud of his accomplishments
and his wife and children are proud
to say HOOAH!!!!!!
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Scott
Nash
PFC, U. S. Marine Corps
Scott is in the United States Marine
Corps in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA. He graduated
from boot camp on January 30, 2009.
He is currently attending his MOS school
for air-control electronics operator.
2007 graduate of Center High School
He is the son of Mary & Mark Kenderdine
and the late Scotty Nash. He is also
the older brother of Adam Kenderdine.
Also, Kara Chambliss, girlfriend. Grandparents
are Betty & the late Coy Nash, of
San Augustine, the late Hookey &
Anita Nichols, of Center, Arthur &
Martha Kenderdine, of Carthage, Bobby
& Joy Thomas, of Center.
His family is so proud of him and his
accomplishments
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Manuel
Ortiz
United States Marine Corps
Currently Stationed at Twentynine Palms
California
2008 Center High School Graduate
Email Address: ortizmny17@yahoo.com
Son of Norma Cortez and Bruno Cortez
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Jason
Peveto
E5 United States Army
Jason is a graduate of Timpson High
School. He was stationed at Fort Jackson,
S.C. for Basic and AIT Training. He
was then stationed at Fort Benning,
GA., later went to Egypt for four months
then to Kuwait and Iraq for fifteen
months. He is currently stationed at
Fort Sell, OK.
Jason's wife is Summer, he has an 8
yr. old son, Shane and a 3 yr. old daughter,
Sky.
Jason is the son of Billy Peveto of
Timpson, Tx. and Teresa Ferguson, Lufkin,
Tx.
He has one sister, Jena, Lufkin, Tx.
Jason is the grandson of Tommie Alexander,
Timpson, Tx., the late Charles Alexander,
Vivian. La., and Buddy and Sylvia Peveto,
Lufkin, Tx.
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Robert
Andrew Kirtley
USMC, Sgt.
Sgt. Robert A. Kirtley, age 29, is a 1999
graduate from Paris High School in Paris,
Tx. He has served 7 years active duty
and 3 years reserve duty and has served
3 tours in the Persian Gulf and Iraq and
is currently stationed in Marine Corp.
Air Station in Yuma, Az.
email: robert.kirtley@usmc.mil
Proud Family:
His wife: Clara,
Sons: Cody, 7, Austin, 3
Daughter: Cheyenne, 4
Parents: Harold and Bobbie Kirtley, Paris,
Tx
Grandparent: Edith Dunn, Paris, Tx
Sisters: Laura Story, Paris, Tx, Patti
Kirtley, Tempe, Az, Sherri Van Der Schaaf,
Joaquin, Tx
Nephew: Pvt Ethan Daniel Van Der Schaaf |
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Ethan
Daniel Van Der Schaaf
USMC, Pvt
Pvt. Ethan D. Van Der
Schaaf, age 18, is currently stationed
at Camp Pendleton, CA for combat training.
His Duty Station for the Amphibious Assault
Vehicle is not yet known.
Ethan is a 2008 graduate
of Joaquin High School.
His father, Tim Van Der
Schaaf served in the Marine Corp. from
1986 to 1992.
temporary email: sherrivds@yahoo.com
His Proud parents: Tim
and Sherri Van Der Schaaf
Brother and Sister: Nathan and Laurie
Van Der Schaaf
Grandparents: Harold and Bobbie Kirtley,
Paris, Tx
Merrill and Marilyn Van Der Schaaf of
Pattonville, Tx.
Great Grandparents: Louise Van Der Schaaf,
Center, TX
Edith Dunn, Paris, Tx.
Uncle: Sgt Robert Andrew Kirtley
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William
"Max" Swann
PV2 US Army
Completed Combat Training at Fort Jackson,
Columbia, South Carolina December 16,
2008-Foxtrot Company 3rd Battalion 13th
Infantry Regiment 193rd Inf
Stationed for AIT at Fort Sam Houston,
San Antonio, Texas completing medical
training-Alpha Company 232nd Medical Battalion
2006 Graduate of Tenaha High School
Proud Family Members:
Brenda and Kerry Lucas of Center
James and Cheryl Swann of Florida
Brother and Family: Jonathan and Dayna
Swann, Nephew Kaleb and Neice Brooklynn
- Houston
Sisters: Bridgett Swann (Dec) of Florida
Steely Lucas of Bullard
Grandparents: Connie Lucas of Center
Roy and Ruth Joyner of Houston
James Swann Sr. (Dec) of Alto
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Bryan
L. Moreland
SGT, United States Army
Current Duty Stationed:
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Bryan enlisted into the
Army in October 2002, and went to Fort
Benning, GA. for basic training. He then
completed Advanced Individual Training
as a Microwave System Operator Maintainer
in May 2003 at Fort Gordon, GA. Bryan
has served at Fort Belvoir, VA., Camp
Carrol Korea, Fort Detrick, MD., and is
currently stationed at Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii.
2001 Graduate of Timpson
High School
Bryan is married to Misti
of Frederick, MD. and they have 2 sons
Cody Baugher and Eric Moreland. Bryan’s
parents are Larry and Donna Moreland of
Timpson, TX. Brother’s Chad Moreland
of Timpson, TX. and Jarod Moreland and
wife Lisa of Germany, In-laws Rick and
Stacey Winpigler and Sister in-law Katie
Winpigler of Frederick MD., Grandparents
Ret. Lt. Col. Jimmie Burk and Ethel Moreland
of Timpson, TX., Lolly Jones of Tomball,
TX., Wilson and Patsy Kinsey of Tomball,
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Jamon
Eleby
E-6 (Technical Sergeant),
U. S. Air Force
Current Duty Station: Columbus Air
Force Base, Mississippi
I joined the Air Force on 23 February
1994. I attended Basic Training at Lackland
Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas.
After basic training I attended Technical
School at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas.
My job was Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning/ Refrigeration. From there
I went to Shaw Air Force Base SC. After
two years in South Carolina, I was stationed
in Osan Air Base, South Korea. After
one year in Korea, I spent the next
eight years at Robins Air Force Base,
Georgia in Warner Robins, Georgia. From
there, I went to Technical School again
at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
My job changed from HVAC/R to Paralegal.
I’m currently stationed at Columbus
Air Force Base Mississippi. I have been
deployed to the Middle East five times
(Oman, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar,
& Afghanistan. I’ve been in
the Air Force for 15 years.
1988 Graduate of Joaquin High School
Son of Joe and Addie Eleby of Joaquin
Texas
Wife: Tynisa
Daughters: Ta’sheyona, 11 and
Ashleigh, 4
Step Son: Logan, 10
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Ryan
A. Rholes
Corporal, U. S. Marine Corps
Current Duty Station: MiraMar, California
He is currently serving as a combat
correspondent and writes for the onbase
newspaper- Flight Jacket (http://www.miramar.usmc.mil/home.htm)
He also serves as a videographer when
he isn't reporting for the newspaper.
He is preparing to leave for Afghanistan
in January, 2010.
2005 Graduate of: Center High School
Mother- Jon Rholes, Father- Gary Rholes,
Sibling- Kelly Rholes of Austin
Other family : Laura (MiMi); Mark,
Jane, Dianne (Austin); Walter, Cassidy
and Caiden, Kirk and Laura, Avery, Alex,
Alivia (Jasper); Aunt Budy; Buster and
Carolyn, Terry, Alyson, Caroline and
Sarah, Billy, Lorie, Hillary, Molly,
and Clay, Julie, Mel and Del, Justin
and Alyssa
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William
E. Kennon
SSgt, US Air Force
PMEL - Precision Measurement Equipment
Laboratory Technician
3 yrs Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy.
Presently at Davis Monthan Air Force
Base, Tucson, Arizona
Parents: Drue & Maureen Kennon
Wife: Crystal (Lemoine) Kennon
Shelbyville HS Class of 2000
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Tommie
L Roberts
Specialist/E-4, US Army
Current Duty Station: Fort Polk, LA
2007 Graduate Shelbyville High School
Tommie completed Basic Training at
Fort Sill, Oklahoma in August of 2007
and AIT as a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Operator (15W) in February 2008.
He was assigned to the 4th Brigade,
10th Mountain Division and deployed
to FOB Loyalty near Bagdad, Iraq earning
the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation
Medal,
and the Iraq Campaign Medal. Returning
from deployment in December 2008,
Tommie is currently stationed at Fort
Polk, Louisiana.
Family: Parents Calvin & Cindy
Roberts of San Augustine
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Nathan
Krull
E6, US Navy
Current Duty Station: Nuclear Power
Training Unit, Charleston, SC
Class: Electrician's Mate 1st Class/
Submarine Service
Nathan has served in the Navy for ten
years. Following five years deployment
out of Kingsbay, GA Naval Base on the
nuclear submarine, USS Tennessee (Gold
Crew); he is currently an instructor
at the Naval Nuclear Power Training
Command in Charleston, SC.
1995 Graduate of Shelbyville High School
Proud family members include his 6
year old son, Ethan Krull of Rowlett,
Texas; parents, Kenny and Terri Creed
of Shelbyville; sister, Sarah Killen;
two nephews, Hunter and Jaxon; and niece,
Brooklyn, all of Shelbyville.
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John
Wheeler
PV2, US Army
Current Duty Station: Fort Bliss, TX
He has recently completed his Basic
Training at Fort Sill, OK. He is now
assigned to Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion,
6th Air Denfense Artillery at Fort Bliss,
Texas. There he will earn his Military
Occupational Specialty as a 14E, Patriot
Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer.
Email: cuetip13@yahoo.com
Mailing Address: PV2 John Wheeler (14E),
B Btry, 3-6th ADA, Fort Bliss, TX 79916
2006 Graduate of Center High School
Family
Parents: Don & Ila Wheeler
Siblings: Jeryl, Jason, Jenna, and Jacob
Wheeler
Grandparents: Ivan & Wanda Van Der
Schaaf
Great Grandparents: Louise Van Der Schaaf
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Zachary
T. Dramberger
PFC, US Army
Current Duty Station: Ft. Sam Houston
in San Antonio, TX
For AIT (Medical Training)
Graduated from bootcamp at Fort Sill,
OK on October 10, 2008
Graduate of Shelbyville High School
2008
Family: Tom & Julia, Hanna, and
Levi Dramberger of Center, TX
Proud Grandparents: Phil & Sharon
Dramberger; Lius D. Gallardo, and Herman
& Patsy S. Buckley
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Derek
Miller
Sr. Airman, US Air Force
Stationed at Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX
Deployed in 2008 to Ali Al Salem AFB,
Kuwait
He is the proud father of Kaylin Miller
of Center.
Parents: Matthew & Sheri Miller
of Center
2005 Graduate of Shelbyville High School
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Dennis
Morrow
United States NavyRank: E-5
Currently stationed in Norfolk, Virginia
Married to Brooke Morrow orinally from
Timpson, TexasSons: Devon Michael Morrow
Caleb Gerald Morrow Parents: Barbara
Morrow and the late Bob Morrow of Garrison,Texas
In-laws: Mike and Leisa Chadwick of
Timpson,Texas Brother: Bobby Morrow,
wife Angela, and son Dustin of Appleby,
Texas Sister-in-law: Amber Barbee and
daughter Brylee of Timpson, Texas Dennis
just returned from a 7 month deployment
on board the USS Harry S. Truman in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He recieved E-5 rank while gone and
also recieved his Aviation Warfare Wings.
He has been in the service since February
2002 and is a 2000 graduate of Garrison
High School
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Daniel
Walton
LCPL, U. S. Marine Corps
2007 graduate of Center High Scool
contact info is dwalton07@yahoo.com
Daniel is stationed at Camp Pendleton
in California. He is proudly serving his
country and was deployed Oct. 2,2009 to
Afghanistan. Parents are Terry and Barbara
Walton. Grandparents are Billy and Lenora
Walton and the late Hookey and Anita Nichols.
He has 3 sisters and brother- in- laws:
Carla and Simon Stanley, Sherry and Lucas
Cougler and their son, Phoenix Blake,
Beth and Nathan Lynch and their daughter,
Haleigh Grace. His family is very proud
of him and pray for him and all of our
military daily.
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Joshua
Cullen Anding
Specialist, Army
Current Duty Station: Fort Drum
2005 Joaquin High School Graduate
3 Years active duty, 1 year Germany,
15 months Iraq, currently sationed Fort
Drum New York
Joshua is the son of Vernon Leroy Anding
of Houma, Louisiana and Shirely Sue
Aylor of Joaquin, Texas. His brothers
are Christopher Anding of San Augustine,
Texas, Joseph Anding and Daniel Anding
of Joaquin, Texas.Nathan Anding, Joaquin
Texas
Mailing Address:
438 Fm 3174
Joaquin, Texas 75954
Email Address:
thestupidone973@yahoo.com
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Luke
Hatcher
National Guard of Texas
Rank: E-4
Currently stationed in Iraq
2002 Joaquin High School Graduate
Luke Hatcher is married to Tammy Hatcher
and father of Ashliegh Byrd. Luke's
brothers are Carl and John from Rockdale
Tx.Grandson of Alford and Jean Sorsby
of Huxley, Texas
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Raymond
Caldas
Air National Guard, (Fulltime)
Rank: SSgt
Current Duty Station: Little Rock
AFB, AR, Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman
(Crew Chief)
Married to Monica Caldas, daughter
of Bobby and Rose Addison of Center,TX
1984 Graduate of Florien
High School, Florien, La.
Year of Graduation: 1984
Served in the United
States Air Force 1988-1991 deployed in
support of Desert Shield/Desert Storm,
Arkansas Air National Guard 1991-1994,
Currently serving in Air National Guard
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Major
Larry J. Herring
U. S. Marine Corps
Grandson of Glenn E. Prince
of Joaquin, Texas and son of Helen (Prince)
King and C. W. King of Center, Texas is
making us proud. His wife, Suzy and son,
Mason and daughter, Noelle will be glad
when he gets back home next year.
Larry earned his education and training
in the U. S. Marine Corps., is a graduate
of Monterrey Naval School in Monterrey,
California, has served America in many
foreign countries since 1990 and is now
a Major serving proudly in Iraq against
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DeAundre
Horton
US ARMY
Rank: E-4 Spc.
Stationed at: Iraq at Camp Adder South
of Baghdad
Graduated from Tenaha High School
DeAundre is from Tenaha Texas
Proud Parents:Caroline and Kelvin Wilson
Aundre and Patesa Mosley
Proud Brothers:Brandon Horton, LaDarren
Cooks, Demon Horton, Takavian Wilson,
and Baby Lil Mosley.
Proud Grandparents:Willie Horton and
the Late Carolyn Horton, Helen Mosley,
Jessie L Tutt, and Doris and the late
Melvin Mosley.
A special Aunt Joy "MawMAw"
Goodwin and Asie Goodwin
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CPL
Jimmy J. Marble
US ARMY
Rank: E4 - Infantry Division
Post Stationed At: Ft. Carson, CO
Graduated from Chireno High
Jimmy is from Chireno, Texas
**Jimmy is the Proud Father Of Jeremy
Justin Marble**
(Jeremy is his 1 year old Little Soldier)
Wife is: Staci Marble
Proud Parents are: LeaAnn & Stephen
Phillips
Bobby & Rhonda Marble
Proud Sisters are: Brandi Chastain
Daisy Marble
Proud Grandparents: Jimmy & Sue Reynolds
Grandparents live in Center, Tx |
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Cory
D. Hayes
SGT, US Army
Current Duty Station: Fort Hood , Texas
A Company, 7-158th Aviation Regiment
EMAIL ADDRESS: k_chayes@yahoo.com
2003 Graduate of Copperas
Cove High School, Copperas Cove, Texas
Flight Operations NCO.
Completed one combat tour in Iraq (2004-2005)
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
and one combat tour in Afghanistan (2005-2006)
in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
He and his wife, Kelli, reside in Copperas
Cove , Texas
Son of First Sergeant
(Retired) James (Jim) Hayes (1981 Center
High School Graduate) and Dawn Hayes of
Copperas Cove , Texas ; Grandson of Peggy
Hayes of Center. |
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Derrick
Richardson
SPC, US Army
Stationed at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah
GA
Son of Ruby Johnson (1980 grad of Center
High) and Leroy Richardson III of Virginia
; Grandson of Bobbie Dell Johnson of
Center
High School Graduate of: Norview High
School , Norfolk , VA 2003
After basic training, completed 22 weeks
of training as an Avionic Mechanic.
His primary responsibility is to perform
maintenance on tactical communications-security,
navigation and flight control equipment.
First deployed to Iraq with the 101st
Airborne, Aviation Support Battalion,
Ft Campbell, KY. Second deployment to
Irag (2007-July 2008) from Hunter Army
Airfield, Savannah GA.
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Dale
E. Campbell
1LT, U.S. Army Infantry
Current Duty Station:Camp Adder, Iraq
Physical Mailing Address:
B/3-144 IN
Camp Adder, Iraq
APO AE 09331
dale.campbell1@us.army.mil
1994 Graduate of Center
High School
2003 Graduate of SFASU
Service 1994-Present
Infantryman, C 1-9 CAV, 1st Cavalry Division,
Ft Hood, TX
Infantryman D 1-9 CAV, Kuwait (1996);
Infantry Team Leader D 1-9 CAV, 1st CAV
DIV, Ft Hood, TX
OCS Graduate (2003); Infantry Officer's
Basic Course, Ft Benning, GA Mortar Platoon
Leader, HHC 2-112 36th Infantry Division,
Al Taqqadum, Iraq (2005); Detachment Commander,
B 3-144 IN 36th Infantry Division, Kilgore,
TX
Company Executive Officer, B 3-144 IN
36th Infantry Division, Kilgore, TX (Currently
Deployed to Iraq)
Son of Juanita Campbell
of Center
Brother of Thomas Campbell
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Thomas
Campbell
U.S. Army Infantry
Rank: First Sergeant
Current Duty Station: Camp Kalsu, Iraq
1991 Graduate of Center
High School
Service 1991-Present
Combat Engineer,3rd Infantry Division,
Ft. Stewart, GA
Infantry Squad Leader, 101st Airborne
Division, Ft. Campbell, KY
Drill Sergeant, Infantry Training Brigade,
Ft. Benning, GA
Company First Sergeant, 25th Infantry
Division, Ft. Richardson, AK
(Currently Deployed to Iraq)
Son of Juanita Campbell
of Center
Brother of Dale Campbell |
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Michael
Shane Fenley
Army
Rank: Specialist
Current Duty Station: Ft. Carson, Co.
Email Address: michael.fenley@us.army.mil
2003 Graduate of Center
High School
On deployment in Iraq
for Operation Iraqi Freedom in Balad.
Been active Army since Sept. 6, 2005.
Son of Sharon Hooper
Grandson of Gene and Dorothy Fenley |
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Vincent
B. Aleandri
Staff Sergeant, Air Force
Current Duty Station: Lackland AFB, San
Antonio.
Friend of: Craig & Cindy Haltom of
Tenaha
Son of Deb & Michael Estep of Twinsburg,
OH and Mark & Pam Aleandri of Strongville,
OH
High School Graduate of: Twinsburg High
School- Twinsburg, OH Graduated 2002
Stationed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska 2003-2006
Deployed to Balad AB, Iraq- Nov. 2003
in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom. |
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Dana
Michelle Haltom
Staff Sergeant (E-5) U.S.
Air Force
Currently stationed at
Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal.
Parents: Craig & Cindy
Haltom – Tenaha, TX
Grandparents: Elaine McMahon Peddy &
the late Thomas (Buster McMahon) of Tenaha;
the late Jeanette Harris, of Tenaha, TX.
2002 Graduate of Tenaha
High School
Enlisted Sept. 2002. Stationed
at Offutt AFB, Nebraska 2003 – 2006.
Randolph AFB, Texas 2007 –2009.
Deployed to Al Udeid AB, Qatar June –
Sept. 2004 in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom. Deployed to COB Speicher, Tikrit,
Iraq May – Sept 2007 in Support
of Operation Iraqi Freedom. |
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MSgt Kirkwood is the
Non-commissioned officer in charge of
Chaplain Services for the 917th Wing at
Barksdale AFB, LA. He has been a chaplain
assistant for the last seven years. Before
becoming a chaplain assistant, he was
a member of the 917th security forces
for four years. He was a member of the
Construction Battallion with the US Navy
for nine years before joining the Air
Force Reserves. He has served a total
of twenty years in the military reserves.
MSgt Kirkwood has deployed twice since
the attack of 9/11. He was deployed for
45 days to Moron, Spain two months after
the attack. In January 2005, he was deployed
for 30 days to Guam in support of B-52
forces in that region. His major awards
include:
Navy and Marine Corps Medal
Air Force Commendation MedalNavy Achievement
Medal
He currently serves as director of the
Shelby County Alternative Educational
Cooperative, a position he has held for
over three years. |
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Jeremiah
B. Soape
United States Army, 1st
Lieutenant
Lt. Soape was deployed to Afghanistan
in 2006 with the 10th Mountain Infantry
Division, Ft. Polk, Louisiana and received
the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement
Medal, Humanitarian Service Award and
Combat Action Badge. He also has completed
Air Assualt and Repel Master training
and has recieved his Airborne wings. After
Afghanistan he left for Officer Candidate
School and was commissioned in January
of 2007. He is currently stationed at
Ft. Campbell, KY. with his wife Holly
and two children Joshua (6) and Jude (2)
1996 High School Graduate
of Timpson High School
2001 College Graduate of Stephen F. Austin
State University
Father and Step-Mother:
Randy and Sherry Soape of Timpson
Mother and Step-Father: Melonia and Larry
Molloy of Timpson
Brother: Isaiah Molloy of Timpson
Grandfather: H. B. Bounds of Center
Grandmother: Essie Soape of Center
Step-Grandparents: Robert and Winnie Molloy
of Timpson
Step-Brother: Steven Taylor of Timpson
Step-Sisters: Kayla and Brandi Taylor
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CPL
Christopher Scott
Current Duty Station: Fort Stewart, Hinesville,
Georgia
Joined the Army and did his basic training
at Fort Benning Georgia . Chris is now
stationed at Fort Stewart in Hinesville
Georgia. Chris has been deployed twice
to Iraq, his second tour he was deployed
to Ramdi Iraq. Chris and the solders of
the 3rd Infantry returned home March 29,
2008 after a 15 month deployment.
Chris is a 2001 graduate of Center High
School.
Parents: Jeff and Betty Parker
Sister: Laurie Scott
Brother: Jason Parker
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Ben
R. Hudman
USAF Reserves
10th Air Force Weapons
Superintendent; Carswell Air Force Base,
Ft. Worth, Texas
Ben is the son of Shirley
and the late B.R. Hudman of Mineola, Texas
and brother to Mona Fagan of Tenaha, Texas. |
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Omar
Gardner
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
United States ArmyTransportation
Omar is currently stationed in Iraq. He
is a graduate of Center High School Class
of 1999.
Address: 24 THTC FOBO West
APO AE 09351
Parents: Roy and Sherian Daniels, James
(Hillbilly) Hill of Center. |
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Captain
Michael Lynn Ashley
Army
Stationed at Ft. Casey, South Korea
Mailing Address:
Captain Michael Ashley
FOX Company 302DBSB
Camp Casey, APO AP 96224
Michael went to basic training at Ft.
Jackson in South Carolina, then to officers
training school at Ft. Benning in Georgia
where he received his bar for 2nd Lieutenant.
Michael received further training at
Ft. Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma, and returned
to Ft. Benning before going to South
Korea. Michael received the rank of
Lieutenant upon his arrival in South
Korea. He plans to stay in South Korea
for 18 months after which he was promoted
to Captain.
Parents - Gale and Jeanette Ashley of
Center, TX
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Sgt
Joel Pipes
USMC, MSG Battalion and 3/5 India Company
Graduated from the MCRD in September
2003. Deployed to Iraq in September
2004 with the 3/5 India Company
Met President Bush when he served at
the Embassy in Uruguay
Proud Parents: Jessie and Priscilla
Pipes of Timpson, TX
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Mikeal
Titman
Army National Guard
Rank E4
Joined in 2002 served one year in Iraq
Nowon Operation Jump Start in Zapata,
Tx working with the Border Patrol.
Mikeal attended Center School till the
11 grade graduated at West Sabine High
School
He is the father of Gabriel 5 and Jacob
20months The Son of Tammy and Jimbo Williams
of Pineland and Grandson of Lila and the
late Harry Akin of Center |
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Spc.
Richard K. Clinton Jr.
National Guard
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
National Guard 236 TH MP CO. of Lufkin
Home: Danbury, Tx.
His E-Mail: rkclinton1965@yahoo.com
Family: Mr.& Mrs. Richard K. Clinton
Sr.
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Jeremy
A. Stevens
Stationed: Fort Campbell
101st Airborne US Army
Completed a one year tour in Afghanistan.
2007 Signal and Support Specialist stationed
at Ft Campbell Kentucky. Jeremy was
in the Army Airborne for three years
just before the war in Afghanistan and
Iraq started, He was honorably discharged
from the Army, spent nearly 3 years
in Nacogdoches as a civilian and re-enlisted
in the Army in January 2007 .
Proud Parents: Andy and Carol Stevens,Tenaha
TX
Wife -Christina Stevens of the Ft. Campbell
area in Kentucky
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Kevin
Martin
Rank: CW3, Army
Stationed at Fort Irwin, California
2007 stationed in Afghanistan
with
C. Co. 122 ASB (aviation support
battalion)
His family: Wife - Renee, Kids
- Jesse and Dylan
Parents: Bruce and Vickie Martin
of Shelbyville
Sister: J.J. Ford
Brother: Sean Martin
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