Our JROTC Army Instructors
LTC Alan Gunning
LTC (R) Thomas Gunning is a native of Yukon, Oklahoma. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma and a Master's degree in Human Resources from Webster University. His military career included deployments to Bosnia, and Herzegovina, as well as Iraq, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and service. Among his accolades, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defence Meritorious Service Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal. His final assignment was at TRADOC Headquarters in Fort Eustis, Virginia, and he is married to the former Aimee Lahore of Hixson, TN, with whom he has two adult children, Ally and Grant.
SFC Joey Sisemore
SFC Joey Sisemore is a man of great pride and respect, He served in the Army for over 20 years. SFC Sisemore started his career with the Infantry and finished as the 1SG at TRADOC. He served In the Gulf War in the 90's with the the 3rd Armored Division in an Infantry unit. He continued to served in over seven different states during his career. SFC Sisemore actually has come full circle. He was one of the first JROTC cadets in Catoosa County from 85-87.