Thank you Veterans of the Concordia R2 students

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Thank you Veteran’s of the Concordia R-2 students and staff.

Thank you Veteran’s of the Concordia R-2 students and staff.

Dave Adams • Rank: Master Sergeant • Years of Service: 26 • Deployments: Desert

Dave Adams • Rank: Master Sergeant • Years of Service: 26 • Deployments: Desert Storm 3 times, Kuwait twice, and Saudi Arabia • Related to CES students Maddison and Kaylee Hall

Roger Anderson • • • Rank: E-5 Years of Service: 4 Deployments: Vietnam (1970

Roger Anderson • • • Rank: E-5 Years of Service: 4 Deployments: Vietnam (1970 -1971) Military Service: Served in Vietnam Related to Jayden (CES student)

Elwin (Jerry) Ball Navy – MM 3 – Army/MOANG - SGT • Years of

Elwin (Jerry) Ball Navy – MM 3 – Army/MOANG - SGT • Years of service: 6 years Navy, 10 years MOANG/Army • Deployments: Europe, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Africa, Island of Malta, Fort Riley, Buffalo, Fort Stewart, Cheyenne Mt. • Military service: Enlisted in the Naval Reserves in 1965 then went in to active duty in 1966 for 2 years. After that he came home and spent 3 more years in the Naval Reserves. In 1985 he enlisted in the MOANG/Army and served for 10 years. • Husband to Bonnie Ball (CES/CHS teacher)

Virgil Alonzo Berkenbile Army – PFC • Deployments: Deployed during World War II •

Virgil Alonzo Berkenbile Army – PFC • Deployments: Deployed during World War II • Military service: He was born November 18, 1919. Died June 27, 1997 at the age of 77. Virgil served during World War II in the US Army • Great-Grandpa of CHS student Elizabeth Rena Kirk

William Boles • Rank: 2311 (ammunition technician) • Years of Service: 5 • Deployments:

William Boles • Rank: 2311 (ammunition technician) • Years of Service: 5 • Deployments: William was decorated with a meritorious unit commendation, and a second award expert on the rifle range. William was in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Lejeune 2 nd Supply battalion 2 nd forward service support group • Related to CES student Kollen Akau

August Ed Borgstadt • Rank: E 8 Master sergeant • Deployments: Germany 2001, Iraq

August Ed Borgstadt • Rank: E 8 Master sergeant • Deployments: Germany 2001, Iraq 2004, Afghanistan 2013. • Military service: Marine Corps 1984 -1989, Active Duty National Guardsmen 1989 -present. Positions held are crew chief on A-4 M, OH-58, AH-1, UG-1, AH-64, UH-60 aircrafts, Platoon Sergeant, Current Operation NCOIC for Blackhawk Helicopter Battalion. Awards are Bronze Star, Air Medal, 9 Army Commendations Medals, 4 Army Achievement Medals, Combat Action Badge, and numerous lesser awards. • Father to Kirstin Borgstadt (CHS student); Grandpa to Hallie Borgstadt (CES )

James Borgstadt • • Rank: Sergeant Years of Service: 15 Deployments: Desert Storm, Germany,

James Borgstadt • • Rank: Sergeant Years of Service: 15 Deployments: Desert Storm, Germany, Honduras, Kuwait Related to CES students Kaylee and Madison Hall

Robert Boye Air Force – MSgt (retired) • Years of service: 26 Deployments –

Robert Boye Air Force – MSgt (retired) • Years of service: 26 Deployments – Al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait – 1998; Incirlik Air Base, Turkey – 2000; Bagram AFB, Afghanistan – 2002; Suda Bay Crete: 2003; Bagram AFB, Afghanistan – 2006; Kandahar Afghanistan – 2011 & 2012 and numerous others • Military service: Joined Air Force in 1988, became a crew chief on the A 10 Warthog. Traveled the world for different operations to help fight terror groups • Father of CES student Brooke Boye

Ben Bronkema Army - Major • Years of service: 17 • Deployments: 4 deployments

Ben Bronkema Army - Major • Years of service: 17 • Deployments: 4 deployments to Afghanistan • Related to CES student Karli Neal

Shane Bryant Marine Corps • • Years of service: 4 years 9 months Deployments:

Shane Bryant Marine Corps • • Years of service: 4 years 9 months Deployments: Japan, China, South Korea Military service: 0341 Infantry Family friend of the Estes family

Clarence Creason • • Rank: Private 3 rd Class Airman Years of Service: 8

Clarence Creason • • Rank: Private 3 rd Class Airman Years of Service: 8 Deployments: Korea Military Service: In the Army from 1949 -1950 where he received a service medal and a bronze star. He joined the Air Force in 1955 and then went into the reserves until 1965. • Related to CES student Carson Haley

Brian Randall Cross Army– Staff Sergeant • Years of service: 21 • Deployments: Two

Brian Randall Cross Army– Staff Sergeant • Years of service: 21 • Deployments: Two deployments to Iraq • Military service: Enlisted in the delayed entry program in the Army, 19 Echo Tanker on the M 6 OA 3 main battle tank • Father of CHS Student Kristen Osgood

Amy Delatte Sergeant, United States Marine Corps • Years of service: 7 • Deployments:

Amy Delatte Sergeant, United States Marine Corps • Years of service: 7 • Deployments: Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom • Military service: I joined the Marine Corps in August 2006 as a field radio operator. My first duty station was in Cherry Point, North Carolina where I deployed to Iraq in January 2009. My second duty station was in Camp Pendleton, California where I deployed to Afghanistan in February 2010. My last duty station was in Aurora, Colorado where I served on Inspector-Instructor duty. I was honorably discharged after 7 years and now reside in Thibodaux, Louisiana. • Aunt of Chasidy Cheney (CES student)

Brady Delatte Corporal, United States Marine Corps • Years of service: 4 • Deployments:

Brady Delatte Corporal, United States Marine Corps • Years of service: 4 • Deployments: Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom • Military service: I joined the Marine Corps in January 2005 as an Aviation Communication Systems Technician. I was stationed in Cherry Point, North Carolina. I deployed to Iraq in January 2007 and again in January 2009. I was honorably discharged after 5 years and now reside in Thibodaux, Louisiana. • Aunt of Chasidy Cheney (CES student)

Mark A. Donahoo USMC - Corporal. • Years of service: 3 • Deployments: Over

Mark A. Donahoo USMC - Corporal. • Years of service: 3 • Deployments: Over seas, Okinawa, Philippines, “All over”. • Military service: Artilleryman “He got to shoot all of the big guns. • Related to student at CES

James Droege • • • Rank: SP 4 Years of Service: 2 Deployments: October

James Droege • • • Rank: SP 4 Years of Service: 2 Deployments: October 1965 -March 1967 in Germany Military Service: Served with the 4 th Armored Division Band Grandfather to CES student Piper Droege & CHS student Calli Keith

Chad Dulaney • Related to Addyson Huff (CES student)

Chad Dulaney • Related to Addyson Huff (CES student)

Chad Dyke Army– Staff Sergeant • Years of service– 9 ½ • Deployments– Trans

Chad Dyke Army– Staff Sergeant • Years of service– 9 ½ • Deployments– Trans Americas (Panama) twice Lyons Forces (Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium) • Military service– Started out small vehicle and generator mechanic ended as motor pool sergeant • Grandfather to CES students Owen & Brayden Reid & CHS student Ali Reid; Father to Amanda Reid

Gerald D. Ellis • • • Rank: E-4 Corporal Army Years of Service: 4

Gerald D. Ellis • • • Rank: E-4 Corporal Army Years of Service: 4 Deployments: WW 2 (Africa; Anzio, Italy) Military service: Communications Great Grandfather Sidney Cameron (CES student); grandfather to Karen Hemme (CHS teacher)

Roger D Ellis • • • Rank: E-7 Sgt. 1 st Class in Army

Roger D Ellis • • • Rank: E-7 Sgt. 1 st Class in Army Years of Service: 29 ½ Deployments: Vietnam (July 1970 - July 1971) Military service: Personnel Administration- retired March 1, 1999 Grandfather to Sidney Cameron (CES student); Father to Karen Hemme (CHS teacher)

Donald R. Fiene • • Rank: SP/5 Years of Service: 2 Deployments: Vietnam Military

Donald R. Fiene • • Rank: SP/5 Years of Service: 2 Deployments: Vietnam Military service: Drafted into the Army 3/2/69; deployed to Vietnam 8/1/69; drove a tractor trailer at the 110 th transportation company, hauled helicopter parts; left Vietnam 10/18/70 • Grandfather to Kellen Fiene (CES student) & Lauren Fiene (CHS student)

Bret David Fleming • Rank: Special Army • Years of Service: 5 • Deployments:

Bret David Fleming • Rank: Special Army • Years of Service: 5 • Deployments: Nov. 2007 - Jan. 2009 to FOB airborne Iraq. Deployed to Afghanistan Nov. 2010 to May 2011 • Military Service: Joined Army after High School in July 2006 basic training in Ft. Huachuca, Arizona for 20 weeks in interrogation school • Related to CES student Tabitha Lynn

Stephanie Ann Foster Air Force – Senior Airman • Years of service: 4 ½

Stephanie Ann Foster Air Force – Senior Airman • Years of service: 4 ½ • Deployments: Traveling for Air Force in California, Louisiana, and England • Military service: My aunt Stephanie is from (upstate) New York. Was stationed at Whiteman AFB in Missouri. Her job was offensive avionics technician on the B-2 Spirit Bomber. As an avionics technician she helped maintain the radar, navigation, and other computer systems on the jet. She participated in Operation Allied Force and Operation Enduring Freedom • Aunt of CES student Kenzie Lynn

Tobias K. Foster Air Force – Sergeant • Years of service: 5 • Deployments:

Tobias K. Foster Air Force – Sergeant • Years of service: 5 • Deployments: An operation in Saudi Arabia • Military service: Tobias K. Foster grew up in Greenwood, Indiana. Joined Air Forces after college to be a Security Force Police Officer at Whiteman AFB • Related to CES student Jeffery Lynn

Ramon P. Gordillo Sergeant E-5 • Years of service: 9 • Deployments: Operation Iraqi

Ramon P. Gordillo Sergeant E-5 • Years of service: 9 • Deployments: Operation Iraqi Freedom (2009 -2010), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan 2012 -2013), Operation Enduring Freedom (Horn of Africa 2014 -2015) • Father of Rylie & Gabriel Gordillo (CES students)

Kenny Graf Army – SP 4 • Years of service: 2 • Deployments: Germany

Kenny Graf Army – SP 4 • Years of service: 2 • Deployments: Germany • Military service: Heavy truck driver, transported missiles • Grandpa of CES students Ava and Olivia Hemme

Timothy Haas Army – Sgt. Bravo • Years of service: 7 • Deployments: Three

Timothy Haas Army – Sgt. Bravo • Years of service: 7 • Deployments: Three deployments to Afghanistan • Military service: Joined June 2008; honorably discharged Nov. 2015. Uncle Timmy was a combat engineer that would clear the route for other US soldiers to make it safely to their designation • Related to CES student Hunter Haley

David Hall E-6 Staff Sergeant • Years of service: 13 • Deployments: David has

David Hall E-6 Staff Sergeant • Years of service: 13 • Deployments: David has done 2 tours in Iraq, 2 tours in Afghanistan, and is currently preparing for a tour in Korea Military service: David began in the National Guard. After going active duty, he has been stationed in Germany, Fort Leonardwood in Missouri, and Fort Bliss in Texas • Father of CES students Sophia and Olivia Hall

Jonathon Hottel • Rank: E-5 Sergeant Marine Corps • Years of Service- 4 •

Jonathon Hottel • Rank: E-5 Sergeant Marine Corps • Years of Service- 4 • Deployments: Helmand province 2009, Iraq Al Anbar Province 2007 • Military service: enlisted in 2006 as motor transport operator, he was stationed at MWSS 372 on camp Pendleton CA • Father of CES student Charlie Hottel

Lindsey Hottel • • Rank: E-5 Years of Service: 4 Deployments: Afghanistan, Helmand Province

Lindsey Hottel • • Rank: E-5 Years of Service: 4 Deployments: Afghanistan, Helmand Province 2009 Military service: enlisted in 2008 as a food service specialist, she was stationed on camp Pendleton with MWSS 3 -72

Kenneth W. Iliff • • Rank: E-4 Years of Service: 3 Deployments: state side

Kenneth W. Iliff • • Rank: E-4 Years of Service: 3 Deployments: state side Related to CES student Shawn M Iliff

 • • Arthur Kanneman Air Force Rank: Master Sergeant Years of service: 24

• • Arthur Kanneman Air Force Rank: Master Sergeant Years of service: 24 Military service: Completed 24 years in Air Force retiring as a Master Sergeant, Organization’s Lean Six Sigma coordinator; briefed and trained employees on Lean Six Sigma, Safety program manager; set up hearing conservation program and ensured 100% annual testing. • Father of CHS student, Marlys Kanneman

 • • Loren Edward (Ed) Keesaer Rank: Sergeant Years of Service: 5 (1960

• • Loren Edward (Ed) Keesaer Rank: Sergeant Years of Service: 5 (1960 -1965) Deployments: served during peacetimes Military service: Joined Marine Corps in July 1960. Boarded a ship in July, 1961 for Hawaii and Guam. Trained in Okinawa, Japan. Feb, 1962 boarded the Kitty Hawk. Started a floating battalion. When to Philippines, South Korea, Japan, Guam, and all over the far east for 6 -8 months. Final station was in KCMO. • Grandfather of Suzanne Allen; Father of Jennifer Allen

Ashley Koch • Rank: Marines • Years of Service: 4 • Related to Christina

Ashley Koch • Rank: Marines • Years of Service: 4 • Related to Christina Hamline (CES student) & Shelby Koch (CHS student)

Stan Krezesinski • Rank: BM 2 (US Navy) • Years of Service: 4 •

Stan Krezesinski • Rank: BM 2 (US Navy) • Years of Service: 4 • Deployments: Vietnam 8/66 - 8/67, Vietnam 11/67 - 12/67, Mediterranean 11/68 -3/69 • Military service: USS Cook (APD- 130), USS Jamestown (agtr 3), River Assault Squadron 11, USS Ozark (MCS-2) • Grandpa of Kaelyn Krause (CES student)

Joanna Kuecker Army – Captain • Years of service: 3 • Deployments: NSA Bahrain

Joanna Kuecker Army – Captain • Years of service: 3 • Deployments: NSA Bahrain • Military service: Joanna Kuecker served as a captain in the United States Army Veterinarian Corps. She served at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and at NSA Bahrain, an island in the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom • Mother of CES student Lorelai Kuecker

Wayne Lindemann Army – Specialist Class 1 • Years of service: 3 • Deployments:

Wayne Lindemann Army – Specialist Class 1 • Years of service: 3 • Deployments: Korea (1967 - 1968) • Military service: Went to Basic Training at Ft. Leonard and received Advanced Training at Ft. Bliss • Grandpa to Dillon Mc. Ginnis (CES student), Carley, and Brayden Mc. Ginnis & Samantha Brackman (CHS)

 • • Jerry Glenn Mann Rank: Specialist 5 Years of service: 2 Deployments:

• • Jerry Glenn Mann Rank: Specialist 5 Years of service: 2 Deployments: Vietnam Military service: Drafted in 1966 at the age of 18, grew up in Dixon, MO. Basic training and AIT at Fort Leonardwood, MO. His two brothers were drafted at the same time, one to Marines, other to Army. He was on a ship with more than 10, 000 men. • Related to Kali Moulton (CES student)

Patrick Mc. Manus Airforce (MO Air National Guard) - SMSgt • Years of service:

Patrick Mc. Manus Airforce (MO Air National Guard) - SMSgt • Years of service: 22 • Deployments: Saudia Arabia, Turkey, Iceland, Israel, Guam • Military service: Began service in St. Louis working on the F-15 Eagles until transferred to Whiteman to work on the B-2 Stealth Bomber. • Father to Brendan & Samuel Mc. Manus (CHS), and Jackson Mc. Manus (CES)

Robert Michaels • Rank: E-6 (Technical Sergeant) • Years of Service: 12 (2005 -present)

Robert Michaels • Rank: E-6 (Technical Sergeant) • Years of Service: 12 (2005 -present) • Deployments: Navy (2008 -2009), USS Theodore Roosevelt, Operation Enduring Freedom • Military Service: Navy (2005 -2013) Missouri Air National Guard (2013 -present) • Father of CES students Cameron, Aleyna, and Nathan Michaels

Henry Woodrow O’Donnel Air Force– 5 -A • Years of service: 3 from 1954

Henry Woodrow O’Donnel Air Force– 5 -A • Years of service: 3 from 1954 – 1957 • Deployments: Deployed to Japan • Military service: Served in the US Air Force on deployments to Japan • Related to CES Student Shaylin Haley

Marlin Ohlemeier • • Rank: Staff Sergeant Years of Service: 2 Deployments: WW 2

Marlin Ohlemeier • • Rank: Staff Sergeant Years of Service: 2 Deployments: WW 2 Military service: Entered the Army Oct. 14, 1944, served in the 25 th Infantry “Tropical Lightning” Div. in the Pacific Theater of war, was a rifle squad leader, fought in the campaign for Luzon and was later sent to Japan to rebuild homes and building, occupation duty • Grandpa to CES student, Kolton Graf

Vernon Ohrenberg Specialist 4 th class • • Years of service: 2 Deployments: Iraq

Vernon Ohrenberg Specialist 4 th class • • Years of service: 2 Deployments: Iraq Military service: Headquarters company at Fort Knox, KY Grandpa to Kellen Fiene & Gavin Ohrenberg (CES) Lauren Fiene & Kailey Ohrenberg (CHS)

Jonathan Qureshi Army - Corporal • Years of service: 5 • Deployments: Iraq •

Jonathan Qureshi Army - Corporal • Years of service: 5 • Deployments: Iraq • Military service: Spent his first 3 years of service in Germany. In 2016 was deployed to Iraq. • Uncle to Konner and Kollen Akau (CES)

Randy Ratliff • Rank: E-5 (Staff Sergeant) • Years of Service: 8 (1982 -1990)

Randy Ratliff • Rank: E-5 (Staff Sergeant) • Years of Service: 8 (1982 -1990) • Deployments: multiple short deployments to Germany, Saudi Arabia, Grenada, Panama, Korea, Iceland • Military Service: U. S. Air Force, Security Police, Tactical Air Command Rapid Deployment Force • Grandfather to CES student Gage Ratliff

Robert G Sartin • Rank: Private in the Army • Years of Service: 1

Robert G Sartin • Rank: Private in the Army • Years of Service: 1 • Deployments: He was deployed to Korea but had to return home to work on the farm • Military service: Mechanic • Grandfather to Karen Hemme (CHS teacher); Great Grandfather to Sidney Cameron (CES student)

Bonny Smith Army – Private First Class • Years of service: 3 • Deployments:

Bonny Smith Army – Private First Class • Years of service: 3 • Deployments: New Guinea during WWII. • Military service: Served in New Guinea as a warehouseman. He kept track of supplies and preparing them to be shipped or taken to soldiers on the front lines. Received the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with one bronze star, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and three Overseas Bars. • Great Grandfather to Kailey (CHS) and Gavin Ohrenberg (CES)

Geoffrey Sparks Msgt. (Master Sergeant)-retired • Years of service: 23 • Deployments: Turkish Air

Geoffrey Sparks Msgt. (Master Sergeant)-retired • Years of service: 23 • Deployments: Turkish Air Base-Balikesir, Turkey, Prince Sultan Air Base-Saudi Arabia, Forward Operating Location-Curacao/Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, Manta Air Base-Ecuador. • Military service- Joined US Air Force in 1988. Stationed at Upper Heyford AFB, England 88 -91, Balikesir Turkey 91 -92, Almstrom AFB, Montana 92 -97, Camp Bullis/Lanckand AFB, San Antonio, Texas 97 -02, Whiteman AFB, Missouri 02 -11. Served in Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Provide Comfort II, Operation Provide Hope and Operation Inca Gold. Retired from US Air Force 2011. • Husband to Barbara Sparks, secretary at CHS.

Jim Tyler • Rank: Specialist 5 th Class • Years of Service: 3 •

Jim Tyler • Rank: Specialist 5 th Class • Years of Service: 3 • Deployments: South Korea for 13 months (Sep. 1970 -Oct. 1971) • Military Service: Enlisted under Army delayed program. He was sent to Korea as a helicopter radio mechanic in Sep. 1970 • Grandfather to CES students Taylor and Tyler Gard

Robert A West • • Rank: Corporal USMC Years of service: 18 months Deployments:

Robert A West • • Rank: Corporal USMC Years of service: 18 months Deployments: Cue Viet South Vietnam Military service: Patrolled Cue Viet river as a driver of an amphibious tractor while looking for NVA soldiers • Grandpa of Holly Brown (CHS) and Aaron Brown (CES)

Related to CES students Shaylin & Ma. Kenna Haley

Related to CES students Shaylin & Ma. Kenna Haley