Colonel Patrick J. Gooley, son of Don Gooley, Superintendent of the Town of Webb Union Free School District, was recently promoted to Group Commander of the 375th Communications Group at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.
Throughout his military career, Colonel Gooley has received numerous awards and recognitions from the United States Military including the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal, along with the Air Force Achievement Medal.
Colonel Gooley has served as the Deputy Director of Network Services Headquarters Defense Information Systems Agency of Fort Meade, MD.
The Network Services Directorate leverages proven and emerging technologies to insure a sustainable and evolving network for worldwide DoD support.
In his role as Deputy Director, Colonel Gooley, will be responsible for the global voice, video, messaging, and data networks and strategic mission support that provide Information Superiority to the President, Combatant Commanders, Senior Leadership, Services, Agencies as well as Warfighters.
