Bobby Goodman
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Robert O. Goodman | |
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Nickname(s) | Bobby |
Born | [1] | 30 November 1956
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1978–1995 |
Rank | Commander |
Unit | VA-85 |
Battles/wars | Lebanese Civil War Gulf War |
Awards | Prisoner of War Medal |
Robert O. Goodman (born 30 November 1956) is a former
Early Life
Goodman was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 28, 1956. He is a 1978 graduate of the US Naval Academy. His father is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel.[3]
Background
In October 1983, aircraft carrier
Capture
While on a bombing mission, the two-man crew from
The pilot, Lieutenant
Captivity
Goodman was held for more than a month, during which the U.S. government made numerous attempts to free him. He had a few visitors, including Ambassador Robert Paganelli who brought him Christmas dinner.[5]
Release
In December 1983,
White House reception
On 4 January 1984,
Reagan said Lt. Goodman "exemplified qualities of leadership and loyalty" and said Jackson's "mission of mercy" had "earned our gratitude and our admiration." In turn, Jackson praised Reagan for sending a letter to Syrian president Assad calling for cooperation in bringing peace to Lebanon.[8]
Aftermath
Following captivity, release, and return to the United States, Goodman remained in active service.[citation needed]
Goodman was featured in an episode of
Goodman retired with the rank of commander in 1995. He subsequently became a business owner in
See also
References
- ^ Gubert, Betty Kaplan; Sawyer, Miriam; Fannin, Caroline M. (2002). "Robert O. Goodman Jr.". In Distinguished African Americans in Aviation and Space Science, p 136.
- ^ Smothers, Ronald (4 January 1984). "SYRIA FREES FLIER, ATTRIBUTING STEP TO JACKSON'S TRIP". New York Times. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ Hutto Sr., MC2(AW) Jonathan W. (4 February 2009). "Lt. Robert Goodman: The mission that brought him home". The Flagship. Military News. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "4th December 1983". The Year 1983. Ejection History. 23 June 2011. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
A-6E TRAM BuNo 152915 coded AC, side number 556 VA-85 "Black Falcons" from USS Kennedy. Near Kfar Salwan, 15 M E of Beirut, Lebanon, shot down by Syrian SAM-7 during bombing Lt. Mark "Doppler" Lange ejected Martin-Baker BN Robert O. "Bobby" Goodman ejected Martin-Baker
- ^ Goodman, Bobby. "Inflection Point, Changing Naval Air Training and Tactics" (PDF). The Intruder Association. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Walters, Ronald (2007). Freedom Is Not Enough: Black Voters, Black Candidates, and American Presidential Politics (American Political Challenges). Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, p. 34. Excerpt at Google Books.
- Martin, Roland (10 April 2008). "New Details Emerge on Polygamy Raid; McCain Makeover?". Election Central. CNN. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
the fact that it was Reverend Wright who accompanied Reverend Jackson to get a Navy pilot, Goodman, out of Syria, who also was on that trip with Louis Farrakhan. Reagan praised that mercy mission for getting the pilot back.
- ^ Stanley, Alessandra (16 January 1984). "An Officer and a Gentleman Comes Home". Time.
- ^ Roeder, Tom (16 September 2013). "Once a POW in Syria, ex-pilot says situation is a tough call". Colorado Springs Gazette. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- Air Combat Information Group (acig.org)
- ejection-history.org.uk
- Road to Damascus: A Journey of Faith, by Wyatt Tee Walker
External links
- Collection of news articles about Goodman Archived 8 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine