The Wall of Courage is a tribute to honor all those who serve or have served in the United States military.
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to celebrate our veteran students, alumni, and staff!
Select the name of the Veteran to view their military service details.
Mario Anzaldo
U.S. Army
Branch of Service
2015-Present
Dates of Service
Specialist (SPC)
Highest Rank
94A
Military Occupational Specialty
Former Student/Alumni
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Neal Barry
U.S. Navy
Branch of Service
1975-1985
Dates of Service
E-7 DMC
Highest Rank
Illustrator Draftsman
Military Occupational Specialty
Former Student/Alumni
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Nate Bergevin
U.S. Army
Branch of Service
2005-2013
Dates of Service
SGT
Highest Rank
25U-1K Signal Systems
Support Specialist
Military Occupational Specialty
Student
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Jarrod Matthew Bowen
U.S. Army/U.S. Navy
Branch of Service
1994-2005
Dates of Service
Staff
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Jimmy Brantley
U.S. Navy
Branch of Service
1977-1990
Dates of Service
E-6
Highest Rank
AO1: Aviation Ordnanceman
Military Occupational Specialty
Student
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Aaron Burton Connelly
U.S. Airforce/U.S. Navy
Branch of Service
1942-1945/1947-1963
Dates of Service
Tech Sergeant / Chief Petty Officer
Highest Rank
Supply/SK1
Military Occupational Specialty
Family of Staff Member
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Lisa "Danielle" Cooper
U.S. Marine Corps
Branch of Service
2010-2019
Dates of Service
Sergeant
Highest Rank
Student
Cerro Coso Affiliation
John Daly
U.S. Air Force
Branch of Service
1979-1992
Dates of Service
E-5
Highest Rank
Civil Engineering
Military Occupational Specialty
Staff
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Todd Dearmore
U.S Army
Branch of Service
1994-2002
Dates of Service
Corporal
Highest Rank
11B Infantry
Military Occupational Specialty
Staff
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Stephen Dorrell
U.S Army
Branch of Service
2013-2021
Dates of Service
Specialist
Highest Rank
Infantry
Military Occupational Specialty
Former Student/Alumni
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Elliot Duff
U.S Navy
Branch of Service
1986-1994
Dates of Service
E-6
Highest Rank
Master of Arms
Military Occupational Specialty
Former Student/Alumni
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Omar Grajeda
U.S. Marine Corps
Branch of Service
2013-2018
Dates of Service
Corporal
Highest Rank
6257 Aircraft Mechanic
Military Occupational Specialty
Student
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Alfonso Guzman
U.S. Army
Branch of Service
2001-2007
Dates of Service
Corporal
Highest Rank
Tanker
Military Occupational Specialty
Staff
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Thomas Hofstetter
U.S. Navy
Branch of Service
2013-2018
Dates of Service
E-5
Highest Rank
Aviation Ordnance
Military Occupational Specialty
Student
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Jeffrey Jessen
U.S. Air Force
Branch of Service
1984-1992
Dates of Service
Captain: O-3
Highest Rank
Flight Test Engineer
Military Occupational Specialty
Faculty
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Ryan Khamkongsay
U.S. Army
Branch of Service
1998-2006
Dates of Service
Sergeant E-5/Officer Candidate
Highest Rank
13F Field Artillery/71L Admin/Quartermaster
Military Occupational Specialty
Staff
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Kenneth Kawelmacher
U.S. Navy/U.S. Army
Branch of Service
2002-2007/2007-2012
Dates of Service
E4/E4
Highest Rank
AME3/15U
Military Occupational Specialty
Student
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Herman Kollmeyer
U.S. Navy
Branch of Service
1941-1946
Dates of Service
E-2
Highest Rank
TM3
Military Occupational Specialty
Family of Staff Member
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Robert W. Mann
U.S. Navy
Branch of Service
1967-1970
Dates of Service
LTJG
Highest Rank
Engineering Officer /
Damage Control Officer
Military Occupational Specialty
Family of Staff Member
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Anthony Marcum
U.S. Marine Corps
Branch of Service
2005-2013
Dates of Service
Sergeant
Highest Rank
Infantry
Military Occupational Specialty
Staff
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Eric Olmos
U.S. Navy
Branch of Service
1998-2020
Dates of Service
E-6
Highest Rank
Airframes
Military Occupational Specialty
Family of Staff Member
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Cody Pauxtis
U.S. Navy
Branch of Service
1999-2020
Dates of Service
EOC(SCW/EXW/AW) / Chief Petty Officer
Highest Rank
Equipment Operator
Military Occupational Specialty
Staff
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Jacob Rock
U.S. Army
Branch of Service
2015-2018
Dates of Service
E-4
Highest Rank
91B
Military Occupational Specialty
Student
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Megan Schwerin
U.S. Army
Branch of Service
2015-Present
Dates of Service
Sergeant
Highest Rank
68C Practical Nursing Specialist
Military Occupational Specialty
Family of Staff Member
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Jason Small
U.S. Marine Corps
Branch of Service
1991-1995
Dates of Service
LCpl
Highest Rank
1345/Heavy Equipment Operator
Military Occupational Specialty
Family of Staff Member
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Shelly Tannehill
U.S. Air Force
Branch of Service
1985-1997
Dates of Service
Medic
Military Occupational Specialty
Faculty
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Matthew Wanta
U.S. Army
Branch of Service
1987-1995
Dates of Service
SGT(P)
Highest Rank
AH64
Military Occupational Specialty
Faculty
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Ludvin Vallejos
U.S. Army
Branch of Service
1999-2005
Dates of Service
E-4 Specialist
Highest Rank
11M
Military Occupational Specialty
Student
Cerro Coso Affiliation
Angela Wilson
U.S. Air Force
Branch of Service
1986-1990
Dates of Service
E-4
Highest Rank
Computer Operator
Military Occupational Specialty
Former Student/Alumni
Cerro Coso Affiliation
