Alpha Company Class of 2002 News and Information

  1. Chris Giorgi writes:
    Hey guys whats going on? Just to keep y'all informed I am graduating Engineer Officer Basic Course in a few hours and I earned a slot to Ranger School starting 9 February. Depending on how I do there I will go to Korea afterwords if I dont get a chance to go to Airborne School. I am going to Camp Castle 2nd Engineer Battalion. Only 3.2 miles from the DMZ. I am going with a good buddy of mine from west point so it ought to be fun. Well that's about it, take care and wish me luck!


  2. Pete Anderson is now in flight school at Randolph AFB, TX to become an Air Force navigator. He is expected to finish in January 2003 and hopes to be flying a C-130 or a B-52 after graduation.


  3. Paul Tanoos is currently working at Welch, Roberts & Amburn accounting in downtown Charleston. He still has the occasional National Guard drill weekend once a month. He is now living on James Island in a rented room.


  4. An Alpha Company Alumni recently wrote:
    Congrats to you all. I am sure you are all burning the rubber as you venture out in the real world. (no pun intended -- thanks to MTV) This is a great site with some good photos of your memories. I am glad they are here so we can share them with you as well. Congrats Nick on your new family and let me know how everyone is doing. I am at Shaw still, however, I am deploying in a very short order to a CLASSIFIED location. Hope you are all well.
    Take Care.
    Hilburn Caulder
    hilburn.caulder@shaw.af.mil

  5. Brendan Cooney graduated from U.S. Army OCS on August 2, 2002. He recently returned to school to finish up the remaining requirements for his degree.

  6. Nick Haas writes:
    I am living the good life in Macon, GA at Robins AFB just doing paperwork all day long. Life is good and I am basically on my computer all day long so it isn't too stressful. I go to Chucktown almost every weekend since it is only like 3 hours away and I still go out and drink like a fish. If y'all are in town call me at 843-696-1940 and we can hang out.


  7. Andy O'Brien writes: How goes it fellas? I Graduated from OBC in September and started Ranger school two days later. After getting hurt and a shitty RI, Im just getting to Mountain phase. Mike Hurst and Joe Florczak are graduating Friday and Eric Brown and Tom Compitello are both in my company. Looks like theres going to be plenty of work over in Iraq for those of us in the military and I should be getting out just in time to get into the fight. Got engaged in July and were planning on getting married in October of next year. Hope all you boys are doing well and taking care of things wherever you happen to be. Good luck to all you guys and Ill see you men around.


  8. Jerry Hitchner writes: Hey guys whats going on. Hope this finds you all well. I am at Vandenberg AFB going through Officer Space Prerequisite Training. Soon enough, I will be starting my job at either Malmstrom, WY or Minot, ND. Things are going well, LA is a pretty cool town.


  9. Jon Britton writes:
    I started flight school at Fort Rucker on March 11th. Angela and I got engaged in November and we're planning our wedding for June 12,2004 in Charleston. All of you are invited as if there was any question to that one. I wish you all the best. I hope this email finds you all in high spirits and that things are working out like you hoped that they would. I miss you all and cannot wait to hear from you! Good luck to all of you


  10. (April 24, 2003) Joey Diliberto:
    Whadda ya say boys! Well, I'm writing this as if it's the last time. On 24 April 03, I'll be going through open heart surgery. Remember that thing that prevented me from going into the Army? Well, it's getting fixed. I've been seeing the Dr. for the last couple of weeks and the condition has worsened. The Cardiologist that's working on me is one of the most renown Heart Doctors in the world, and he recommends me to do this ASAP. To be completely honest, I'm still trying to swallow that pill. I don't understand how someone like me, needs valve replacement surgery . . . There's gonna be a lot of rehab time. At least 3 months or so. I'll be staying with my parents and in the mean time, I'll be making my plans to re-attend El Cid to get my ring and finish my degree, so I can stand alongside ya'll one day and really know, I've accomplished what you've accomplished. I'll make it through this one alright just like anything else I've encountered. I'm mean as hell. I've gone through knob year with the class of '02 right? What could be tougher? My folks will keep you posted on how I'm doin, so keep the e-mails comin. I wish the boys overseas Good Luck. I just might have a chance to get in the fight! (after I graduate school of course.) GOD BLESS YOU BOYS. And just for good measure, I have asked my mom to include my song to ya'll. So Jeff, and everyone else, here's the lyrics to "These Four Years." Last thing, my brother Jake got hurt overseas while the "Iraqi: Freedom" Campaign was goin on. He's ok. He was able to call my ma and pop. He wishes ya'll well. Guys, it's good to know you.
    Scouts Out


  11. (April 29, 2003) Joey Diliberto:
    Hey Guys -
    I just want you all to know that i'm home from the hospital. I really appreciate ya'll calling and talking with my ma or pop or me lending out your support and prayers. Despite having my chest wall completlely re-configured, and a constant shortness of breath, i'm doing well and will be in Chicago for the remainder of my recovery. this really came as a shock to me and a lot of folks I know. I didn't really know my condition was as bad as it was. but the good news is once the recovery is over, I'll have a complete clean bill of health. I intend to come back to El Cid and finish my math classes and graduate. after that, I don't really know what I'm gonna do, but the Army may still be an option. as a recruitment option, surgury DOES NOT disqualify me. I know this for fact. Its the same for the Fire Depts., but you all know "soldier-ing" is what I do best. anyway, task #1 is graduation, Task #2 is the Ring, and Task #3 is carreer oriented choices. I sure hope there is something out there that will still accept me. I have a good positive attitude, and will take on the rehab challenge with ease. the Doctors all say that I will be superman compared the athlete I was before the surgury. the explained that my mind "didn't recognize" the strain my body was in and compensated for it. wwll, i reckon with the same mind set and a new heart valve....well shit.... the army just can't afford to deny me again! hahaha. Love you brothers .... my band of brothers.... from the class of '02. Talk to you soon.
    Scouts Out.


  12. (June 5, 2003) Jeff Mast has been stationed at Camp Pendelton, CA, where he is soon to pick up a platoon.

  13. (June 12, 2003) Well guys...I have waited long enough, Mrs. Merritt is going to have a lil' Merritt. Congrats guys you are all going to be Uncles. Semper Omnis Virilis.

  14. (June 12, 2003) Just wanted to let you all know that Meredith and I had an ultra sound last week and we are having a BABY BOY. The baby seems healthy and is already 2 steps ahead of most of you guys...It has a heart and a brain. How do we compete with that? Well everything else is going good, just real busy at the office. This real world stuff is not all it is cracked up to be, huh guys? Seriously, marriage is wonderful, Meredith is starting to really show, thats a trip, and my job is going real well too. Hope you guys are good. Keep in touch.

  15. (June 23, 2003) Guys, I just wanted to let you know.. I have changed jobs and really loving life. I am now being used as one of the midgets in professional midget tossing. You can see me on ESPN2 any weekend after 3:30 A.M....Nick Pascazio

  16. (June 23, 2003) Not much news from this guy, but I wanted to make sure that all of you are doing well and keeping your useless hides out of trouble. I will be in touch soon. Talk to you guys later...Andrew St.Jean

  17. (August 1, 2003) Hello guys, well I am just about done my training. Two more days of sim rides. I will be in Cheyenne, Wy within the next couple of weeks, and will be changing my number. Then I begin my long tours down in the hole. If anyone will be around give me a call, peace till I write again....Jeremiah Hitchner

  18. (September 12, 2003) Whats up guys. Just to let all of you know, I've selected the E-6 Mercury as my aircraft. Not exactly what I had planned for...but Uncle Sam has a way of making up his mind for you. I will be reporting to Oklahoma City on the 5th of November and staying there for the next 4 years. Oh yeah, did I ever mention the biggest reason why I joined the Navy was to stay on the coast? It's all good....I still get to fly all over the world. Hope all is well....Will Bowers

  19. (October 12, 2003) Guys just wanted to let you know that Meredith and I had a healthy baby boy, Maddox McKay Merritt on 10-10-03 at 12:34 a.m. He weighed in at 5 lbs and 12 oz and was 18 inches. Also I have accepted an outside sales position in Charleston with McEwen Lumber, so I will be moving back in a few weekends. I will update the contact info as soon as possible for you guys....Nick Merritt

  20. (December 30, 2003) Congratulations to John Britton on his recent marriage

  21. (February 01, 2004) Welcome back 2nd Lt Pete Anderson, USAF from his tour in Iraq.

  22. (March 12, 2004) Good Luck to 2nd Lt Jeff Mast, USMC on his deployment to Iraq.

  23. (April 12, 2004) Congratulations to Sean Kilcoyne on his recent engagement. He plans on getting married in November 2004.

  24. (April 12, 2004) Congratulations to Pete Anderson on his recent engagement. He plans on getting married June 2005. Pete is now on his 2nd deployment to Iraq and expects to be there for the next 5 months.

  25. (June 09, 2004) What up boys? I am out here still in Texas flying the B-1B at Dyess AF base. I hope everyone is still doing well and enjoying whatever you are doing now. I will be getting in town for about a week starting the 19th of June so i hope to see all those still living it up down in chuck town. See ya soon..Dave

    (November, 18 2007) Great seeing everyone at Homecoming 2007..Alpha's Five Year Re-Union. The web page has officially been updated!

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