John J. DeGoes is a United States Air Force lieutenant general has served as the twenty-fifth surgeon general of the United States Air Force and the surgeon general of the United States Space Force since July 2024. He most recently served as the deputy surgeon general of the United States Air Force.[1][2][3] Prior to that, DeGoes served as the commander of the 59th Medical Wing.[4][5]
John J. DeGoes | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Surgeon General of the United States Air Force 59th Medical Wing 99th Medical Group 1st Medical Group 31st Medical Operations Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
In May 2024, DeGoes was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as surgeon general of the United States Air Force.[6]
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- ^ "MAJOR GENERAL (DR.) JOHN J. DEGOES". www.af.mil.
- ^ "General Officer Assignments". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
- ^ "General Officer Assignments 2021 | Officer Assignments". February 12, 2021.
- ^ "DeGoes Takes Helm for 59 MDW". Air Education and Training Command.
- ^ "John Degoes – Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
- ^ "PN1756 — Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes — Air Force". U.S. Congress. May 14, 2024.
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