Michael Garoutte

Profile Updated: February 27, 2026
Michael Garoutte
Class of 1961
Currently residing In Belmont, CA USA
Spouse/Partner Sherri "Lloyd" Class of '66
Children, Grandchildren Laura Lynne; Robin
G-kids: Anthony, Ricky, Natalia, & Mikayla
GG-kids: Damian
Military Service USAF  
Yes! Attending Reunion
South Pasadena High School Alumni Association

LIFE Membership

Occupation(s), Career Details

Insurance, retired 72-2007

US Air Force, 65-72


Life Underwriters Association; President '83-'84
Board of Directors, '77-'90

Further education, training, certification(s) since High School

BA, Political Science Occidental College '65

Other South Pasadena schools I also attended

South Pasadena Junior High
Other Non-SP schools: Sierra Park Elementary El Sereno

Different places I have lived

Vance AFB Oklahoma '66
Hurlburt Field Florida '67
DaNang Viet-Nam '67-'68
Hightstown New Jersey '68-'72 (McGuire AFB)
Woodbridge Illinois '73
East Windsor Twp New Jersey '73-'74
Belmont CA '74-present

Family history living in South Pasadena

I lived in So Pas from 1955 thru 1965 -- my parents then moved to San Clemente in 1973.

Family members who also went to SPHS

Lynne Martins, class of '56

Other SPHS graduates I keep in touch with are:

Dave Lloyd (63) Brother in Law
Walt Meader
Gordon Trimble

Organizations, clubs, sports, other groups I've been in at school &/or since

Comes Club (Latin)
B Track


DeMolay
Masons

Milestones & Epiphanies

Senior Play: Night of January 16

Pastimes & Hobbies

Volunteer work through Church, non-profit organizations

MILITARY dates of service

11/29/1965 to 8/29/1972

MILITARY Rank

Captain

MILITARY special schools or training I attended:

Flight Training 1966
C-123 Provider Upgrade 1967
C-141 Starlifter Upgrade 1968

MILITARY medals, commendations, or service awards I received:

DFC: Distinguished Flying Cross
AM w/4OLC: Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters
SAEMR: Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon
NDSM: National Defense Service Medal
VSM w/2BSS: Viet-Nam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars
RVCM: Republic of Viet-Nam Campaign Medal
AFOUA w/3 OLC: Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/ 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
AFEM: Air Force Expeditionary Medal
ASM: Antarctic Service Medal
PUC: Presidential Unit Citation
Navy PUC: Presidential Unit Citation (Navy)

MILITARY duties were:

Pilot
Instructor Pilot
Stan/Eval Pilot

In Viet-Nam, I had the add'l duty of Information Officer. I created articles about our unit and our staff for publication.

MILITARY locations I was stationed:

Vance AFB, OK 1966
Hurlburt Field, FL 1967
DaNang & Phan Rang AB, Viet-Nam
McGuire AFB, NJ 1968-1972

I flew to over 20 countries while stationed at McGuire

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