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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.”

You can read all of the comments about Dr Goff on the original blog right here.



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