John G. Cotton | |
Allegiance: | United States |
Branch: | United States Navy |
Serviceyears: | 1969–2008 |
Rank: | Vice Admiral |
Commands: | United States Navy Reserve NAS Keflavik VFA-204 VA-2082 |
Battles: | 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]