John Gould Cotton (born 1951) is a retired vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Chief of the United States Navy Reserve from October 2003 until July 2008.[1][2] He is currently a member of the Defense Department's Reserve Forces Policy Board.[3]

John G. Cotton
Born1951 (age 72–73)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1969–2008
RankVice Admiral
CommandsUnited States Navy Reserve
NAS Keflavik
VFA-204
VA-2082
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit

References

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  1. ^ "Director of Naval Reserve". Naval History and Heritage Command. U.S. Navy. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Vice Admiral John G. Cotton". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
  3. ^ "Vice Admiral (Ret) John G. Cotton, USN". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 2017-09-05.