Sep

6

Steven P. Goff, Lt Col, USAF, MC, SFS

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steve goff, usaf flight surgeon It’s been just over a year since we lost Steve; here is the information from the memorial website, which is no longer available. Lt Col Steven P. Goff passed away on Monday, September 4, 2006. At the time of his death, Dr Goff served as the Chief of Aeromedical Services at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana. Prior to his service at Malmstrom, he also served at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota; Andersen Air Force Base in Guam; and Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany.

goffmedal.jpg As a Senior Flight Surgeon, Dr Goff risked his life regularly performing search-and-rescue missions in helicopters in harsh blizzard conditions throughout Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, saving hikers, hunters, skiiers, and others who got lost or stranded in the wilderness. Dr Goff was assigned to the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia when terrorists bombed the barracks in 1996, and despite suffering serious wounds, Dr Goff immediately jumped into action and began providing life-saving medical care to his fellow Airmen. For his actions, Dr Goff was presented the Airman’s Medal by then-Chief of Staff General Fogleman (pictured above). Prior to his service in the US Air Force, Dr Goff also served in the US Marines. Dr Goff was born and raised in Wisconsin, loved the outdoors and reading, and is survived by his parents and two sisters.

Gail Snowden has created a photo gallery from the pictures of the memorial service that was held for Dr Goff in Wisconsin; click here to view them, and then click on “View Slideshow.”

Sep

1

Chief Master Sergeant Bill Schaub, RIP

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Chief Schaub Chief Master Sergeant Bill Schaub passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2006.

At the time of his passing, he was serving proudly and happily in the United States Air Force as the Superintendent of the 341st Medical Group at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana; he had just days ago re-committed to continued service, telling his friends and co-workers that he loved his job, loved the people he worked with, and that he had the “best job in the Air Force Medical Service.” He was far too young and happy to leave us. If you would like to share your thoughts or memories of Chief Schaub, please leave a comment here for his wife and family and friends to see. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 30, at Malmstrom Air Force Base.

Here is information from the official Air Force biography of Chief Schaub.

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT WILLIAM SCHAUB

CMSgt William W. Schaub is the Superintendent, 341st Medical Group, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. He entered the Air Force in 1979 as a medical services specialist, and later received advanced training as an Independent Duty Medical Technician. CMSgt Schaub is married to the former Deborah J. Luck of Hendersonville, TN.

EDUCATION:
1979 Medical Services Specialist Course, Sheppard AFB, TX
1984 Medical Services Technician Course, Sheppard AFB, TX
1985 MAC NCO Academy West, Norton AFB, CA
1985 Independent Duty Medical Technician Course, Sheppard AFB, TX
1992 Awarded CCAF Degree in Allied Health Sciences
1995 Senior NCO Academy In-Residence
2006 Mentor for Chief’s Leadership Class

ASSIGNMENTS:
1. August 1979 to June 1980 Medical Services Specialist, Newborn Nursery, USAF Medical Center Scott, Scott AFB, IL
2. June 1980 – November, 1983 Medical Services Specialist, Intensive Care Unit, USAF Medical Center Scott, Scott AFB, IL
3. December 1983 – September 1985 Medical Services Technician, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Clinics, USAF Medical Center Scott, Scott AFB, IL
4. October 1985 to October 1986, Independent Duty Medical Technician, Medical Aid Station, Shemya AFB, AK
5. November 1986 to September 1987, Assistant NCOIC and NCOIC, Emergency Room, USAF Medical Center Scott, Scott AFB, IL
6. September 1987 to January 1989, NCOIC, Female Surgical Ward, USAF Medical Center Scott, Scott AFB, IL
7. January 1989 to October 1990, Superintendent, 1st Aeromedical Staging Flight, Scott AFB, IL
8. November 1990 to June 1993, Independent Duty Medical Technician, Detachment 20, 1st Combat Range Group, Conrad Air Station, MT
9. July 1993 to March 1994, Superintendent, Nursing Services, Hurlburt Clinic, Hurlburt AFB, FL
10. March 1994 to September 1994, Independent Duty Medical Technician, TDY to San Vito Air Base, Italy in support of Operation PROVIDE PROMISE/DENY FLIGHT
11. September 1994 to August 1995, Superintendent, Surgical Services Flight, 96th Medical Group, Eglin AFB, FL
12. August 1995 to July 1997, Superintendent 354th Medical Operations Squadron, Eielson AFB, AK
13. July 1997 to July 1999, Superintendent, 354th Medical Group, Eielson AFB, AK
14. August 1999 to January 2000, Superintendent 5th Medical Operations Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota
15. February 2000 to August 2000, Superintendent, 5th Medical Group, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota
16. September 2000 to June 2003, Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe Command Medical Service Manager and Chief, Medical Enlisted Issues, Ramstein AB Germany
17. July 2003 to Dec 2004, Superintendent 55th Medical Operations Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
18. Dec 2004 to present, 341st Medical Group, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
Honor Graduate, Medical Services Specialist Course
Honor Graduate, Medical Services Technician Course
Promoted to Senior Airman Below-the-Zone
354th Medical Group Senior NCO of the Year for 1995

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Airman October 25, 1979
Airman First Class April 25, 1980
Senior Airman June 1, 1981
Sergeant June 1, 1982
Staff Sergeant July 1, 1982
Technical Sergeant July 1, 1985
Master Sergeant June 1, 1989
Senior Master Sergeant November 1, 1994
Chief Master Sergeant March 1, 2000

Current as of August 2006