Johnny Goeres
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The Air National Guard pilot who was found unresponsive Tuesday in Tumon Bay and later pronounced dead has been identified as Capt. John Goeres.
Goeres was deployed to Andersen Air Force Base as a pilot for a military refueling aircraft from the Alaska Air National Guard.
"Our hearts are saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of such a fine young man," stated Col. Bryan S. White, commander of the 168th Wing at Eilson Air Force Base, Alaska. "Capt. John Goeres was a trusted and gifted aviator, a leader who rose from the enlisted ranks to fly jets for the Alaska Air National Guard."
Goeres was a KC-135R Stratotanker pilot assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Squadron.
Reported drowning
The Guam Fire Department responded to a reported drowning Tuesday afternoon behind the Westin Guam Resort in Tumon. Goeres was found on the beachside and taken to Guam Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Goeres' death remains under investigation; however, no foul play is suspected.
"He served our state and nation with distinction and honor, and we will miss him dearly," White stated. "Our thoughts and prayers rest with his family, as well as all of those who served beside him."
Goeres began his career in 2004 as an enlisted member of the Oregon Air National Guard's 173rd Fighter Wing, Klamath Falls, Oregon. In 2012, he was selected to become a pilot with the 168th ARS.
Members of the 168th Wing are currently deployed to the 506th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, 36th Operations Group at Andersen Air Force Base on Guam. Air National Guard tanker units from across the nation regularly deploy to the island in support of the continuous bomber presence and theater security packages in the region.
Goeres was deployed to Andersen Air Force Base as a pilot for a military refueling aircraft from the Alaska Air National Guard.
"Our hearts are saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of such a fine young man," stated Col. Bryan S. White, commander of the 168th Wing at Eilson Air Force Base, Alaska. "Capt. John Goeres was a trusted and gifted aviator, a leader who rose from the enlisted ranks to fly jets for the Alaska Air National Guard."
Goeres was a KC-135R Stratotanker pilot assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Squadron.
Reported drowning
The Guam Fire Department responded to a reported drowning Tuesday afternoon behind the Westin Guam Resort in Tumon. Goeres was found on the beachside and taken to Guam Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Goeres' death remains under investigation; however, no foul play is suspected.
"He served our state and nation with distinction and honor, and we will miss him dearly," White stated. "Our thoughts and prayers rest with his family, as well as all of those who served beside him."
Goeres began his career in 2004 as an enlisted member of the Oregon Air National Guard's 173rd Fighter Wing, Klamath Falls, Oregon. In 2012, he was selected to become a pilot with the 168th ARS.
Members of the 168th Wing are currently deployed to the 506th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, 36th Operations Group at Andersen Air Force Base on Guam. Air National Guard tanker units from across the nation regularly deploy to the island in support of the continuous bomber presence and theater security packages in the region.
Organiser and beneficiary
Kacie Smith
Organiser
Klamath Falls, OR
Leah Goeres
Beneficiary