In honor of Veterans Day, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the service of the men and women in our YMCA community who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Their dedication to upholding the values we cherish inspires us all.
At the Y, we are deeply grateful for their commitment and for the leadership, resilience, and spirit of service you continue to share with our community. Today and every day, we honor their contributions— both in uniform and beyond — and thank these heroes for the example they set for future generations.
Air Force
- Johnathan Maupin, 1st Sgt. (2001 - Current)
- Mary Scott, Master Sgt. (1972 - 1993)
- Charles Duke, Sr. Master Sgt. (1981 - 2011)
- Robert Baumann, Captain (1969 - 1971)
- Dina Parrott, Sr. Master Sgt. (1994 - 2019)
- Annamaria Bridenbaker, Master Sgt. (2002 - Current)
- Alex Bridenbaker, Master Sgt. (1995 - 2025)
- José Ortiz, Master Sgt. (1973 - 1988)
- David Wachtel, E-4 (1962 - 1966)
- Bob Halderman, E-8 (1950 - 1971)
- Gippy Graham, Airman (1955 - 1956)
- Anne Baumgartner, First Lieutenant (1971 - 1973)
- Tina Chambers, Sgt. E-5 (1994 - 2003)
- William R. Logan, Sr. Master Sgt. (1969 - 1973 + 1978 - 1994)
- William Byrd, Captain (1981 - 1988)
- Ryan White, Sr. Airman (2000 - 2004)
- Susan Abott-Jamieson, Airman First Class (1963 - 1967)
- Patrick Armstrong, Major (1975 - 1995)
- Anna Baumgartner, 1st Lietenant (1971 - 1973)
Army
- Thomas Janoski, Specialist (1969 - 1971)
- Lubrina Burton, Specialist (1997 - 2001)
- Richard Hughes, Sgt. (1969 - 1971)
- Newton Brown, Specialist (1965 - 1967)
- Scott Jordan, Staff Sgt. (1980 - 1990)
- Richard Bell, Sgt. (1970 - 1973)
- Phylicia Spaulding, E-4 (2019 - 2023)
- Bill Mika, Sgt. (1965 - 1967)
- Teresa McClinton Ayers, Staff Sgt. E-6 (2000 - 2025)
- Clinton Taylor, Master Sgt. (1972 - 2003)
- Andrew Kozak, Sgt.
- Milo Keith Coleman, Private First Class (1964 - 1970)
- Jaclynn Williams, Colonel (1982 - 2012)
- Rod Modjeski, Specialist, Medical Corps. (1971 - 1973)
- Ralph Carr
- David Williams, Sgt. (1972 - 1978)
- John Vent Bentley, Sgt. E-5 (1967 - 1969)
- Ronald L. Ross Sr., E-2 (1978 - 1981)
- Marvin Gearhart
- Steve Collins, Major General (1970 - 2008)
- Bernard K. Niswander, Colonel (1972 - 1974 + 1981 - 2011)
- James F. Andrews, Specialist E-4 (1965 - 1967)
- Robert Calhoun, Specialist E-5 (1962 - 1965)
- Thomas L. Self, Sgt. E-5 (1969 - 1972)
- Leslie Durbin, Specialist E-4 (1968 - 1970)
- Derron Maxwell, Staff Sgt. (1997 - 2018)
- M. Dwight Sweezy, Lt. Colonel (1967 - 1999)
Coast Guard
- Alicia Farlese, (1994 - 2020)
- Abby Bradford, Lt. Jr. Grade, (2016 - 2021)
Marines
- Glenn Rosenberger, Lt. Colonel (1979 - 1999)
- James Hudson, Lance Corporal (1996 - 2000)
- Denise Rice, Private First Class (1942 - 1945)
- Steve Hellman, Captain (1968 - 1975)
- Jess Davis (Present)
- Jim Broadwater, E-4 (1970 - 1976)
- Eric Lewis, Corporal (1973 - 1980)
National Guard
- Jim Foley, Specialist E-5 (1971 - 1976)
Navy
- Stephen Breitigan, Commander (1996-2019)
- Gregory Brock, E-5 (1965 - 1969)
- Phillip McKee, E-5 (1969 - 1973)
- Lowell Nigoff, E-3 (1963 - 1967)
- Jeanne Smith, Petty Officer First Class (1977- 1986)
- Marilee (Frank) Toso, Petty Officer (1982 - 1986)
