Robert "Dean" Goad

CAPT Robert "Dean" Goad, USN is an Assistant Professor with extensive military leadership experience. He holds a bachelor's degree from Elon University, a master's from North Carolina A&T State University, and additional master's degrees from Southern New Hampshire University and the Naval War College. His career spans key roles in medical logistics, public works engineering, and strategic planning across the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

• Education: Elon University (B.S.), North Carolina A&T State University (M.S.), Southern New Hampshire University (M.A.), Naval War College (M.A.)
• Military Leadership Assignments: Company Commander, Charlie Company, 3d Medical Battalion; Executive Officer, 1st Medical Battalion; Commanding Officer, 2d Medical Battalion
• Service Highlights: Administrative Officer, Fleet Surgical Team EIGHT; Medical Planner, III Marine Expeditionary Force; Planner, NATO Rule of Law Field Force
• Operational Deployments: Operation Iraqi Freedom (USS Kearsarge, USS Bataan); Operation Enduring Freedom (USS Wasp, Afghanistan)

Scientific Awards & Decorations:

• Legion of Merit
• Defense Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters
• Meritorious Service Medal with two Gold Stars
• Joint Service Commendation Medal
• Navy Commendation Medal with three Gold Stars
• Navy Achievement Medal with two Gold Stars
• Authorized Wear: Joint Chiefs of Staff badge, Fleet Marine Force Warfare Device, Surface Warfare Medical Department Officer Device