Rear Admiral Bill Goodwin
Assistant Chief of Naval Operations
Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN)
Rear Admiral Bill Goodwin graduated from the University of South Carolina and was commissioned in May of 1975. He was designated a naval aviator in February 1977.
Goodwin reported to Attack Squadron 66 flying the A-7E Corsair, and completed deployments as part of Carrier Air Wing 7 and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). He then became a flight instructor, in the TA-4J Skyhawk. In March 1983, he was assigned to USS Lexington (CVT 16) as catapult and arresting gear officer. Goodwin reported to the Naval Postgraduate School where he earned a Master of Science degree. Assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 25 flying the FA-18 Hornet, he completed deployments as part of Carrier Air Wing 14 and USS Constellation(CV 64). In June 1990, he reported to the Naval Air System Command Headquarters, Washington. His first command was Strike Fighter Squadron 94 in August 1992. He graduated from the Naval War College, Newport, R.I., in March 1995 with a Master of Arts degree.
Following Naval Nuclear Propulsion training, he served as executive officer of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) until April 1998. He assumed command of USS Rainier (AOE 7) in June 1998. Goodwin assumed command of the Pre-Commissioning Unit Ronald Reagan(CVN 76) and became the first commanding officer, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in July 2003. Goodwin was promoted to flag rank and assumed the duties of deputy director - Strategy, Plans and Policy of the U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany. Following his tour in Germany he was assigned as commander, Abraham Lincoln Strike Group. His most recent assignment was Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic.
His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, as well as numerous unit commendations and awards.
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Rear Admiral Bill Goodwin
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