John F. Goodman
John Floyd Goodman | |
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United States of America | |
Service/ | United States Army United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1967–1971, 1971–2008 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
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Other work | Director of U.S. Department of Defense 's Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance Advisor & Subject Matter Expert for U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. |
John Floyd Goodman (born November 5, 1945)
Early life and education
Goodman was born and raised in Sacramento County, California.[5] He is the youngest of 4 children – a sister and twin brothers.[5] He played football, basketball, and baseball while attending Encina High School. As the varsity quarterback, he earned All Conference, All City, All Sacramento County, and All Superior California honors his senior year.[6] Goodman was also selected to the Sacramento All City and All County baseball teams. Goodman graduated from high school in 1963. He was offered athletic scholarships to a number of universities, including USC. During signing week, he chose to attend Arizona State University.[5]
At Arizona State University, Goodman was the Sun Devil starting quarterback in 1965 and 1966, leading the team in total offense both years. He also played baseball starting in his sophomore year. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting,[5] graduating in 1967.[4] He was invited to the New Orleans Saints rookie camp.
After graduation, as he was preparing to leave for camp, he received his military draft notice.[5][7] He reported to rookie camp, made the Saints team, and then deferred playing football while he was on "government loan".[5]
Career
U.S. Army and the Vietnam War
Goodman began his military service in 1967 in the
Professional football
Goodman was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 1967, before he left for service in South Vietnam. He had to defer until returning from active duty service.[7] Goodman played professional football for the very briefly prior to entering the United States Marine Corps in 1971.[4] His football career ended after a clavicle injury.[7]
Marine Corps service
Goodman did not find working in the corporate world to his liking. "I needed to be working toward something more important than myself or a bottom line." In 1971, he joined the United States Marine Corps.[7]
Following his commissioning in December 1971, Goodman became a
From 1985 to 1986, Goodman was the Assistant Division Air Officer for
In June 1990, he went to Marine Corps Base Quantico, as a member of the first class of the Marine Corps War College. During the academic year, he served as the Air Plans Officer for I Marine Expeditionary Force in Kuwait for the Gulf War. Following end of hostilities, he completed War College and was assigned as the director of the School of Advanced Warfighting.
In July 1993, Goodman assumed command of
He was
Goodman logged more than 4100 hours in tactical jet aircraft while in the Marine Corps.
Joint Task Force Caring Response
In 2008, after Cyclone Nargis ravaged
Other notable work
As
On September 25, 2007, Goodman conducted the promotion ceremony for Jim Nabors at Fort DeRussy in Honolulu, Hawaii. Nabors, who played PFC Gomer Pyle on a TV show of the same name, was promoted to Honorary Corporal in the United States Marine Corps based on his outstanding contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States.[10]
Retirement
On August 22, 2008, Goodman retired after over 41 years of active and reserve military service.[2] At his retirement/change of command ceremony, held on the flight line at U.S. Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, CMC General James Conway said of LtGen. Goodman: (Being) the commandant has lots of things that cause you to wake up at three in the morning and stare at the ceiling, but one of those, frankly the last three years, has not been Marine Forces, Pacific, because we know of the command team that we have in place".[11]
Post–Marine Corps career
Disaster preparedness and response
On October 17, 2008, Goodman became the director of the
Goodman currently is an advisor and subject matter expert with the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), where he addresses the "effectiveness and efficiency in the U.S.-funded reconstruction program in Afghanistan."[12]
Civilian advisory positions
Goodman served as the chairman of the board of advisors for Tactical Edge, Inc. -- a service-disabled veteran-owned software company—from March 2012 through December 2013.[14][15]
Goodman is a member of ASU's Flag Officer Advisory Council.[12]
Personal life
Goodman married Gayle Stevenson in 1967 before leaving for Vietnam. They have three sons — two of their sons served in the Marine Corps.[15]
Civilian honors
In 1963, Goodman was selected to the Sacramento City, Country, and Superior California All Star Football Team. He was also selected to the Sacramento City and Sacramento Country All Star Baseball Teams. In September 1963 Goodman was inducted into the Sacramento County Football Hall of Fame, as the 1962–63 Sacramento County Quarterback.[16]
On October 29, 2010, Goodman was honored, along with all Sun Devil Quarterbacks, at a Legends Luncheon hosted by the Arizona State University Alumni Association and Sun Devil Club. Other honorees included Danny White, Andrew Walter, Jake Plummer, and Jeff van Raaphorst.[17]
On April 29, 2011, Goodman was the 1st inductee into the Encina High School Hall of Fame.[18] Goodman was inducted into the San Juan School District Hall of Fame on November 1, 2013.
On November 20, 2015, Goodman was highlighted as part of the Pac-12 Conference's Centennial celebration. The Conference highlighted 100 Pac-12 student-athlete alumni who have had tremendous success off the field of play—in their careers and in their communities.[7]
Award and decorations
- Goodman also received several awards of both the Rifle and Pistol Expert badges.
See also
- List of United States Marine Corps aircraft wings
- List of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Commanders
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- ^ a b Quilter, Colonel Charles J. II, USMCR (Ret); Chapin, Captain John C., USMCR (Ret) (2001). "El Toro Again: Enter the Hornets". A History of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531 (PDF). Washington, DC: History and Museums Division, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps. p. 74. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Cole, William (August 23, 2008). "New commander for Marines". Honolulu Advertiser. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
- ^ According to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905–1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. Searchable at http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461
- ^ a b c Cole, William (Aug 24, 2008). "New commander for Marine Forces Pacific". The Honolulu Advertiser. Marine CorpsTimes.com. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
- ^ a b c d e f "Valley to Vietnam: Lt. Gen. John F. Goodman". Sacramento Public Library. July 7, 2017. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
- ^ "Encina Yearbook 1963". Encina High School. Retrieved 2009-12-04.
- ^ a b c d e f Pac-12 Conference (Nov 20, 2015). "#100Pac12 Alumni: Lt. Gen. John F. Goodman". Centennial Celebration: 100 Years of Champions. pac12.com.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Lieutenant General John F. Goodman". USMC. Archived from the original on 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2009-11-02.
- ^ "Assets Still Available for Distribution, General Says". American Forces Press Service. Retrieved 2009-11-02.
- ^ "Surprise, surprise, surprise! Jim Nabors promoted". Jim Nabors.com. Retrieved 2009-10-06.
- ^ Marion, LCpl. Brian A. (August 22, 2008). "Goodman relinquishes command of MarForPac". U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
- ^ a b c "Flag Officer Advisory Council". Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement, Arizona State University. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
The Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement serves the Arizona State University community by promoting dialogue, teaching, and research that increases information, understanding, knowledge, and relationships among military, civilian, and academic cultures.
- ^ "COE attends the 994th Wilton Park Conference" (PDF). COE. Retrieved 2009-11-02.
- ^ "LtGen John Goodman". Linked In. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
- ^ a b "Tactical Edge Leadership: Lieutenant General John F. Goodman, United States Marine Corps (Retired), Chairman, Board of Advisors". Tactical Edge, Inc. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
- ^ Sacramento Bee
- ^ "ASU Alumni Association to Honor Sun Devil Quarterbacks at Oct. 29 Luncheon". Archived from the original on 2010-09-22. Retrieved 2011-05-11.
- ^ "Encina High School Hall of Fame". Encina High School.
External links
- Valley to Vietnam: Lt. Gen. John F. Goodman on YouTube