John DeGoes

John J. DeGoes
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1989–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsSurgeon General of the United States Air Force
59th Medical Wing
99th Medical Group
1st Medical Group
31st Medical Operations Squadron
Battles / warsIraq War
AwardsAir 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 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]

In May 2024, DeGoes was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as surgeon general of the United States Air Force.[6]

  1. ^ "MAJOR GENERAL (DR.) JOHN J. DEGOES". www.af.mil.
  2. ^ "General Officer Assignments". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
  3. ^ "General Officer Assignments 2021 | Officer Assignments". February 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "DeGoes Takes Helm for 59 MDW". Air Education and Training Command.
  5. ^ "John Degoes – Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
  6. ^ "PN1756 — Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes — Air Force". U.S. Congress. May 14, 2024.