GRANDE RONDE ACADEMY Invites you to spend an evening with one of “The Original TOPGUN Instructors” Captain Milburn (Mel) Holmes USNR-ret “RATTLER” Mel was born, raised and educated in La Grande. He graduated La Grande High School class of 1957 and graduated Eastern Oregon College (EOU) class of 1961 In 2006 he became a Distinguished Alumni He was a carrier fighter pilot during the Vietnam War accumulating 264 Combat Missions. Captain Holmes was selected as one of the nine original instructors who started the Navy Fighter Weapon School (TOPGUN). His insight on the war, the need for the school and its subsequent success will be an enlightening part of the evening. All proceeds from the event will go to: GRANDE RONDE ACADEMY Tax deductible donation receipts available. Make checks payable to GRA Ticket sales at Grande Ronde Academy