#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Shannon Goad

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Shannon Goad.

Shannon deployed to Afghanistan from 2006-2008 as a leader of a training team to build an Afghan National Civil Order Police unit. Then, from 2008-2010, Shannon was an assistant professor of military science at the University of South Carolina. He taught and mentored dozens of college ROTC cadets who became successful commissioned Army officers after graduation.

Shannon retired as a major from the Army in 2014. As a member of the Army Active-Guard Reserve, he served in multiple assignments over the years. Today, he is an independent financial adviser and small business consultant near Round Rock, Texas.

Thank you for your service, Shannon!

Nominate a Veteran for #VeteranOfTheDay

Do you want to light up the face of a special Veteran? Have you been wondering how to tell your Veteran they are special to you? You’re in luck! VA’s #VeteranOfTheDay social media feature is an opportunity to highlight your Veteran and his/her service.

It’s easy to nominate a Veteran. All it takes is an email to newmedia@va.gov with as much of the information as you can put together with some good photos. Visit our blog post about nominating for how to create the best submission.

Graphic By Kierra Willis: Kierra Willis is a Graphic Communication Major at the University of Maryland University College. She currently has an AAS in Graphic Design and Visual Communications.