Jose M. Espinoza:
CLASS OF 1980
High Point High SchoolClass of 1980
Beltsville, MD
Wilson High SchoolClass of 1980
Washington, DC
Gordon Junior High SchoolClass of 1976
Washington, DC
Jose M.'s Story
Hello classmates from HighPoint HS Class of 1980 & Woodrow Wilson HS 1977-1979.
I grew up in the Adams Morgan community in NW Washington DC , attended Gordon JR High School in Georgetown / NW Wash DC. As well as attended two high schools Woodrow Wilson HS in NW Wash, DC and HighPoint HS in Beltsville Md.
Just before my senior graduation my family and I moved to Maryland , where I attended Highpoint High School in Beltsville, Maryland, graduating in 1980.
In August 1980 I enlisted in the US Army. The goal from the beginning was to make the military a career and eventually to retire. My first assignment was at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (island of Oahu). Throughout my career I had assignments overseas and stateside , that included humanitarian & combat tours in the middle east and "other" Rapid deployment missions worldwide. I Got married to my first wife and had two daughters, who were born in Wiesbaden Germany during one of my tours in Europe.
Had a tough divorce, recovered from its challenges and remarried for th...Expand for more
e second time. I have a wonderful wife and two stepdaughters, We are now officially "empty nesters" here at home and for now, Altogether we now have 9 Grandchildren.
After a rewarding and honorable career in the US Army, I finally retired on March 31, 2009 . My last duty assignment was at Fort Carson, Colorado and decided to make Colorado Springs Colorado our new home. I am enjoying retirement , Loving the weather and the Rocky Mountains with its peaceful nature.
I am an active volunteer with various community organizations like The Veterans Trauma Court and other Military Veteran outdoor adventure outreach groups , as well as helping out with at risk juveniles in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
May I suggest, For those of you who haven't done so, please post some before and after photos of yourself on your classmates profile as well as your short story of "your happenings in life after High School" . Peace to you.
Any friends & associates from the past are welcome to contact me.
All the best to you,
Jose Espinoza
Class of 1980
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