Harold Steven Goad:  

Better known as Steve - During the fall of my senior year at Annapolis transferred to graduate Fall 1970 from ST James H.S. Ferndale. Went to Wayne State University for a year under a tuition scholarship. Like many of the 70’s didn’t quite know what to do. So, like an idiot gave up a full-tuition scholarship to board a plane to Lackland AFB, Texas. Upon arriving at an ungodly hour was introduced to that father figure who absolutely didn’t care one iota about my “feelings”. Who immediately commence to adjust my outlook on life. Remember a lot of running and yelling. For eight years found enjoyment as a military medic and orthopedic tech, traveling from Maine to Washington State. Married and with five kids calling me father – accepted commissioning in the US Navy as a Supply Officer. I celebrated “kind of” my first year in the Navy with my sixth and last child. While with the Navy traveled to Europe, East Africa, and even Beirut Lebanon. Rotating duty locations from at sea amphibious operations and training commands. Retirement came too soon in 1992. After military retirement spent a great six years in the Community College system – ending up as a Director of Continuing Education. Education is a very rewarding field where you can make a real impact. Unfortunately, it’s not necessarily the most monetarily rewarding career. ...Expand for more