John G. Cotton | |
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Born | 1951 (age 72–73) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1969–2008 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held |
United States Navy Reserve NAS Keflavik VFA-204 VA-2082 |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
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]