John DeGoes
U.S. Air Force general
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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]
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 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 |
| Conflicts | 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.[7] In June 2025, he was nominated for additional assignment as the commander of Air Force Medical Command.[8][9]
