John DeGoes

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]

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)

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]