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Robin Brennan. Service: Air Force Current position: Library technician School: Prairie High School. I enlisted in the US Air Force in 1993. I was stationed at Holloman AFB in Alamogordo, NM, and then at Luke AFB in Glendale, AZ. I also met my husband while I was at Holloman (30 years ago now), so I like to joke that I joined the military and was issued a husband.

Salina Machida. Service: United States Marine Corps from 2002 to 2006. Occupation: Logistics & Operations. Rank: Corporal. Current position: Assistant principal Location: Glenwood Heights Primary. Proud to have served in the Marine Corps! My time in the military shaped who I am and strengthened my commitment to serving our community. That same dedication runs deep in my family, with loved ones who have served in the Army, Navy and Air Force, including my husband, who is also a veteran. It means so much to see my son, a BGPS graduate, carry on that tradition as a Marine in Security Forces. Semper Fidelis!

Sherry Sigurdson. Service: I served in the Army early ’80s. I was a telecommunication operator. I served during the Grenada Incident. I also served on a humanitarian mission in Honduras. Current position: Health room nurse School: Tukes Valley Middle School. I had uncles that served in England during World War I. Family members who served in USA’s military included uncles, brothers and cousins. They served in the Navy, Army and National Guard during the Vietnam and Iraq wars.

Trish Schmidt. Service: I worked with the 1st Space Brigade from 2006 to 2011. Current position: Leave coordinator Location: CASEE A / District office.

Andrew Woodrow. Service: U.S. Air Force, 33 years of active duty as an aerospace physiologist Current position: Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps senior aerospace science instructor School: Battle Ground High School. Education is a lifelong pursuit!

Bryan Barney. Service: United States Army Security Agency, 1969-1973 Current position: Career and Technical Education welding paraeducator School: Prairie High School

Cathleen Butler. Service: Air Force, 8.5 years in South Korea and also during 9/11. Current position: Resource teacher School: Laurin Middle School. I appreciate being able to serve the community who supported me while I served!

Donni Woolman. Service: Navy Reserves, 2010-2016 Current position: ASPIRE magnet program math/science teacher School: Chief Umtuch Middle School

Joanne Lorden. Service: U.S. Air Force 1984-1988 and then the Oregon Air National Guard 1988-2018. I've been to some amazing places: England, Panama, Iceland, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Romania and lots and lots of places in the U.S. I was in the U.S. Air Force for a long time, 2 weeks shy of 36 years. I am very happy and willing to talk to anyone interested in a career in the AF. Current position: Paraeducator Location: Glenwood Heights Primary

Kimberly Richardson. Service: United States Air Force Reserve. Worked in information technology/processed orders for members going on temporary duty missions. Current position: Head secretary School: Chief Umtuch Middle School

November 9, 2026

Battle Ground Public Schools

Honoring veterans ⭐
This Veterans Day, we are highlighting a few of our staff members who served in the military. They continue to give back in their work serving our students, families and community. We are grateful for their commitment to our country and to the next generation. Thank you for your service!

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