Beaufort’s Fred Goddin, 75, joined the United States Army in Newport News, Va., in 1969. After Basic Training at Fort Polk, La., and flight training at Fort Walters, Texas and Fort Rucker, Ala., he was sent to Vietnam to fly Huey and Kiowa helicopters out of Cam Ran Bay and Long Binh. In 1972 with the post-Vietnam drawdown he separated from active duty and joined the Virginia Air National Guard as he embarked on a career in information technology.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
