John Goodman entered military service in the U.S. Army in 1967 after graduating from Arizona State University. He transferred to the inactive Army Reserve in 1969 after serving in Vietnam, and played professional football for the New Orleans Saints prior to entering the Marine Corps in 1971. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
John
F.
Goodman
Home:
Sacramento
,
California
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John F. Goodman, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General John F. Goodman, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Goodman reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.