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Stephen C. Goff
started shooting in JROTC at Leavenworth, Kansas, High School where
he graduated in 1976. He completed his Bachelor of Science
degree in Automotive Technology from Pittsburg (Kansas) State
University in 1980. Steve entered active duty in May 1980
as an Ordnance officer, and was assigned to the 19th Support Command, Korea.
Assigned to the
USAMU International Rifle section in December 1981, Steve established
himself as world class Conseil International du Sport Militaire
(CISM) shooter winning his first rapid fire title in 1983. He
also earned the U.S. Army
Distinguished Rifleman Badge in 1983.
After attending
the Ordnance Officer Advanced Course, Steve was assigned to the 4th
Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado. Returning to the
AMU in May 1986, he was a member of seven consecutive CISM teams,
winning both individual and team medals.
Steve was a member
of the United States gold medal winning team at the 1990 World
Shooting Championships in Moscow, Russia, and was awarded the United
States Distinguished International Shooter Badge.
Steve also earned
the U.S.
Army Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge in 1992 to become one of
only 13 Army shooters to be come Triple Distinguished.
Later in 1992,
Steve left active duty but continued shooting for the All Guard
Team. Recalled back to active duty in 1994, Steve served at the
USAMU until he retired in 2001 with the rank of Major.
Steve was a member
of two World Championship Teams, two Championships of the Americas
Teams, and one Pan American Team, winning nine individual and 12 team
medals. Additionally, Steve earned a berth on 12 CISM teams
where he won seven individual and 23 team medals.
He continues to
shoot today as a member of the National Team. Goff resides in
Columbus, Georgia, close to his shooting friends at the USAMU. |
