February 3, 2025

PO2 Stephen Goshorn is our newest Veteran of the Week!

PO2 Stephen Goshorn had an extensive military career where he actively served in the US Navy from 1976-1980, Inactive Reserve from 1980-1982, and Active Reserve from 1984-1987. Goshorn served as an Aviation Structural Mechanic, attending AMS A School in Millington, TN in 1977.

He was a Maintainer with the Vought A7-E Corsair II, Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion and Naval Air Station Cecil Field, FL AIMD Unit. Later, he served with the Vermont Air National Guard from 1987-2007 as a Traditional, Civil Service Technician and he had Active Guard Reserve Status.

Goshorn served as an F-16 Crew Chief/Aircraft Mechanic 2A373B, F-16 Job Task Instructor, 158FW Base Honor Guard Bugler, Air National Guard NCO Academy Distance Learning Instructor and Starbase Vermont F-16 Tour Guide. He has received Air Force Achievement Awards for F-16 Phase Inspection Exceptional Achievement, 158FW Base Honor Guard Duty, and ANG NCO Academy Instructor Accomplishments.

Goshorn’s community service involvement includes the following:

• American Legion Post 271 Mauldin, SC Member - Received 2 American Legion Service Awards
• Volunteer for Taps for Veterans and Bugles Across America sounding live Taps for Military Honors, Remembrance Ceremonies and Community Events
• Vocalist singing patriotic songs acapella at Greenville Drive, Greenville Triumph and Community Events
• Volunteer for Vets Helping Vets Greenville and Veteran's Last Patrol
• Palmetto Pathfinder continuously engaging with Upstate SC Veterans assigned by SCDVA