Michael Cooney:
CLASS OF 1971
El Modena High SchoolClass of 1971
Orange, CA
UoWClass of 1999
Seattle, WA
Cerro Villa Junior High SchoolClass of 1967
Orange, CA
McPherson Junior High SchoolClass of 1967
Orange, CA
Esplanade Elementary SchoolClass of 1965
Orange, CA
Michael's Story
Life:
I enlisted in the Army (Infantry) in January 1974, and I retired in May 1997. In 2000 I became a deputy sheriff with the Clark County Sheriif's Office, Washington, which is where I now reside with my wife (Yong) of 46 years. I have two daughters, Kristyn (42) and Diana (40); and two grandchildren: Anna (11) and Alex (7).
[Last edited: April 2023).
Interests/Current Activities:
* Shooting
* Geocaching
* Backpacking
* 4WD'ing (Jeep Wrangler)
Religion:
Catholic
Politics:
Conservative
School:
*EMHS Class of '71
*BA from U of Maryland (while...Expand for more
on active duty)
*2 years work toward MA in Classics (Latin and Greek), U of Washington (Seattle)
Military:
*Enlisted: January 1974; 11B (Infantryman)
*Ft. Lewis (3 tours-total 5+ years)
*Korea (3 tours-total 6+ years)
*Ft. Belvoir, Ft. Ord, Ft. Benning, and others
*Rifle Team Leader
*Rifle Squad Leader
*Rifle Platoon Sergeant
*OCS: commissioned 2LT (Infantry) September 1983
*Rifle Platoon Leader
*Company Commander
*Retired: Major, May 1997, at Ft. Lewis, WA
Law Enforcement:
* Deputy Sheriff with the Clark County Sheriff's Office (WA), 2000-2015
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