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Dwane R. Boucher, Fallbrook CA. Graduate CSULB (1980). Retired from USAF and USAF Reserves after 28 years aboard C-130, C-141, and C-17 aircraft. Also retired as B-787 Captain after working 24 years for a major airline. I have 6 children, and 10 Grandchildren. Avocations include flying, archaeology, humanitarian aid, and youth programs. Funniest H.S. memory was when "streaking was a thing" and - an obviously male - student sped his motorcycle across campus, only wearing a full-faced helmet, and impressively restraining a "happy to see you" manhood salute.

     I live in Austin Texas. I have one son and one grandson which are my happy place. I work at a medical spa. Love reading and working out!!    

 After graduation, I attended UC Santa Cruz and UC Berkeley before graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in Business Administration. Yes, three schools in four years!

I then spent three years traveling the world and skiing before returning to Southern California. In 1983, I joined my family’s produce business, Frieda’s, Inc., where I built a long career, eventually owning and running the company with my sister. In 2023, we sold the company, and I am now happily retired.

I met my husband Doug through the produce business, and our first date was a 60-mile bike ride around the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Three weeks later, we decided to get married. This September, we will celebrate our 40th anniversary.

Our son Frankie and his wife Stephanie live in Boston, and our daughter Rachel, her husband George, and our granddaughter Charlotte live in Perth, Western Australia.

In my “free time,” I serve on several boards, mentor young women in the produce industry, am an avid LA Galaxy soccer fan, and continue to travel, including hiking Machu Picchu and completing the 800 km Camino de Santiago across Spain.

I’m looking forward to reconnecting and comparing notes on all the unexpected paths life has taken us on.

 Living in The Valley, fer sure, over 30 years. TV/Film degree from SDSU. Twenty years working at PBS, college radio, made-for-TV movies and movie-movies; dick clark awards shows, and the first six seasons of a sitcom called Roseanne. After 9/11 transitioned to Federal Law Enforcement. Retired from CBP @ LAX after 17 years of service. Have tried unsuccessfully, several times, to drink all the malt whisky in Scotland. Shanti Pederson was a goddess. Life is a state of mind. 

     After attending the Air Force Academy, I proudly served on active duty as an F-16 pilot for 8 years followed by 7 years in the Air Force Reserve. Married for 43 years, we split our time between Marietta, Georgia and Monument, Colorado. Traveling and chasing our kids and grandkids is mostly what we do now. I loved Los Al, especially playing water polo with my buddies.    

 I am currently retired from the Aerospace industry after 35 years. Living in Northern Arizona with my wife, also for 35 years. I served in the Navy from 1976 until 1982. I started out as a crash and rescue firefighter and was honorably discharged as an aviation electrician mate 3rd class petty officer. I have 3 adult children living in socal area. After 18 years on the C17 program at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, I worked at various aerospace companies and retired from Aerojet Rocketdyne. I helped restart the engines for the current moon launch vehicles Artemis program. My retirement passion is cycling, road and mountain. 

         I have lived in the SF Bay Area for the past 40 years!     

     Live up in Greenbrae/Kentfield Ca. Made a career in international logistics. Daughter Tara lives in Austin TX with hubby Grey and daughter Rosalie. Looking forward to my next long range fishing trip out of San Diego and time up by MT Shasta.    

 Rick and I didn't go far from Los Al, we live in Seal Beach (College Park East) We are both retired, and Rick plays golf all the time. Ha. We love spending time with our kids and Weston, our grandchild.