Goh enlisted in the
Singapore Armed Forces in 1969, and served as a pilot in the
Republic of Singapore Air Force, operating the
Hawker Hunter,
Northrop F-5E, and
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon. On 1 July 1995, Goh succeeded
Bey Soo Khiang as the
Chief of Air Force. Under his leadership, the RSAF expanded training with other air forces and in overseas detachment, such as the establishment of the S$52 million Flying Training School located in
RAAF Base Pearce, and the inauguration of the
RSAF Peace Prairie Detachment in
Grand Prairie Armed Forces Reserve Complex. Goh was promoted from the rank of
colonel to
brigadier-general on 1 July 1994, and to the rank of
major-general on 1 July 1996. During his military career, Goh also served as board directors for Singapore Technologies Industrial Corp (STIC, now known as
SembCorp), Singapore Shipbuilding and Engineering (precursor of
ST Marine), and
ST Aerospace. Goh stepped down on 30 June 1998 and was succeeded by
Raymund Ng. == Post-military career ==