John DeGoes
John J. DeGoes | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Surgeon General of the United States Air Force Air Force Medical Command 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) |
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 Space Force since 31 July 2024, and as the commander of Air Force Medical Command since 1 July 2025.[1] He most recently served as the deputy surgeon general of the United States Air Force.[2][3][4] Prior to that, DeGoes served as the commander of the 59th Medical Wing.[5][6]
In May 2024, DeGoes was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as surgeon general of the United States Air Force.[7] In June 2025, he was nominated for additional assignment as the commander of Air Force Medical Command.[8][9]
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States government.
- ^ "Lt. Gen. DeGoes confirmed to lead AFMEDCOM". U.S. Air Force Medical Service. Falls Church, Virginia: Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "MAJOR GENERAL (DR.) JOHN J. DEGOES". www.af.mil.
- ^ "General Officer Assignments". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
- ^ "General Officer Assignments 2021 | Officer Assignments". 12 February 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. 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Secretary of Defense General Officer Announcements for June 18, 2025". U.S. Department of Defense. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
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