John DeGoes

John J. DeGoes
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]}

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States government .

1. "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.
2. "MAJOR GENERAL (DR.) JOHN J. DEGOES". www.af.mil.
3. "General Officer Assignments". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
4. "General Officer Assignments 2021 | Officer Assignments". 12 February 2021.
5. "DeGoes Takes Helm for 59 MDW". Air Education and Training Command.
6. "John Degoes – Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
7. "PN1756 — Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes — Air Force". U.S. Congress. 14 May 2024.
8. "PN350 — Air Force, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". U.S. Congress. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
9. "Secretary of Defense General Officer Announcements for June 18, 2025". U.S. Department of Defense. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.

Military offices
Preceded by ???	Vice Commander of the 59th Medical Wing 2016–2018	Succeeded by Stephen K. Donaldson
Preceded by Bart Iddins	Commander of the 59th Medical Wing 2018–2021	Succeeded by Jeannine M. Ryder
Preceded by Sean L. Murphy	Deputy Surgeon General of the United States Air Force 2021–2024	Succeeded by Stephen M. Mounts
Preceded by Robert I. Miller	Surgeon General of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force 2024–present	Incumbent
Preceded by Sean T. Collins	Commander of the Air Force Medical Command 2025–present