Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, the current Air Force surgeon general, has been confirmed by the U.S Senate as commander of the Air Force Medical Command.
DeGoes’ New Role and Responsibilities
The Air Force Medical Service said Tuesday DeGoes will leverage 35 years of clinical and command experience to oversee all functions of the AFMEDCOM, including performing its mission of providing medical readiness, operational support and health service logistics for the Air Force and Space Force. AFMEDCOM was also formed to fast-track medical innovation and integrate with joint and coalition forces.
DeGoes will continue serving as the surgeon general and spearheading the AFMS, which ensures the medical readiness of the Department of the Air Force’s programs and policies. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in modernizing the Air Force’s medical arm, enhancing operational efficiency and the ability to conduct critical operations in contested environments.
DeGoes previously served as deputy surgeon general and commander of various AFMS units, including the 59th Medical Wing. He was also the command surgeon under the Northern Command and CEO of the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center.
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