Spc. Chris Maynor

Richard Gooding

Name: Richard Gooding

Age: 28

Place of birth: San Antonio

Branch of the military: U.S. Army

Family: Spouse, kids, etc. Brandi Anne Gooding, Madison Laura-Anne Gooding, Ethan William Gooding

When and why did you join the Army? Family tradition, May 1999, San Antonio

Where have you been deployed? Iraq

What was your favorite place you've been stationed? South Korea

What experience in your travels overseas most surprised you? Different cultures surprised.

First thing you'd buy after winning the lottery? My Dad a house.

What do you like to do in your free time? Raise kids, but there's no free time

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Doctor or lawyer

Best piece of advice you've ever received: When in the face of rudeness, just say thanks for letting me get to know you better.

Newspaper Column

Read More from the Post Independent.

Chris, Christina, Sydney Maynor