John F. Goodman

John Floyd Goodman
John Floyd Goodman
Nickname(s)	"Hustler", "Shadow"
Born	November 5, 1945; Sacramento, California, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army; United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1967–1971, 1971–2008
Rank	Lieutenant general
Commands held	VMFA-531; MAG-41; 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade; 1st Marine Aircraft Wing; Marine Forces Korea; Marine Forces Pacific;
Battles/wars	Vietnam War; Persian Gulf War;
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal (3); Legion of Merit (2); Soldier's Medal; Bronze Star w/ "V" Device; Purple Heart;
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) is a retired United States Marine Corps three-star general. He began his military service with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War — during which he earned the Soldier's Medal, the Bronze Star with "V" Device, and a Purple Heart. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1971, becoming an aviator. He flew over 4,100 hours during his years of service. He retired from military service in 2008, with over 41 years of active and reserve service, achieving a rank of lieutenant general.

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