Beaufort’s Eric Fennell, 56, joined the United States Air Force in Tampa in 1988. After Basic Training at Lackland AFB, Texas, he trained as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician and was first assigned to Ramstein AB, Germany. His next assignment was at Norton AFB, Calif. During Desert Storm/Shield he deployed to Moron Air Base in Spain to service aircraft transiting to and from the theater. He also made deployments to Guam and Turkey. His final assignment was for 7 years at Minot AFB, N.D. where he serviced B-52s.
He separated in 1999 after 11 years as a Staff Sergeant. While in the Air Force he earned a BS from the University of New York and a MS as a Health Administrator. Since 2002 he has worked with the elderly in assisted living facilities throughout the region including Summit Place, Caroline House of Bluffton, seven years as Executive Director of Helena House in Port Royal and others. Today he works for AGAPE Care Group providing hospice services throughout five South Carolina counties.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
