John M. Wood (general)

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John M. Wood
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AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1989–present
RankMajor General
Commands heldThird Air Force
87th Air Base Wing
437th Airlift Wing
32nd Air Refueling Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

John M. Wood is a major general in the United States Air Force. He commanded the Third Air Force at Ramstein Air Base from 2018 until 2020. He has over 4,000 flight hours.[1]

Air Force career[]

John Wood graduated with a degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of California, Davis, and commissioned into the United States Air Force in 1989. He attended pilot training at Vance AFB, and remained as a T-38 Talon instructor pilot. He later flew the C-130 Hercules at Dyess AFB, and the KC-10 Extender at Travis AFB. He commanded the 32nd Air Refueling Squadron, the 437th Airlift Wing, and the 87th Air Base Wing. In 2018, he assumed commanded of the Third Air Force from Lieutenant General Richard M. Clark.[1][2][3] On June 24, 2020, he relinquished command to Major General Randall Reed, and became the Director of Strategy, Engagement, and Programs for United States Africa Command until July 2021.[4][5]

Effective dates of promotion[]

Insignia Rank Date
US-O8 insignia.svg Major general August 2, 2017
US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier general December 31, 2013
US-O6 insignia.svg Colonel September 1, 2007
US-O5 insignia.svg Lieutenant colonel April 1, 2004
US-O4 insignia.svg Major May 1, 2000
US-O3 insignia.svg Captain July 25, 1993
US-OF1A.svg First lieutenant July 25, 1991
US-OF1B.svg Second lieutenant April 1, 1989

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References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Major General John Wood". Biographies. United States Air Force. September 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
  2. ^ Waller, Rachael (September 7, 2018). "Wood takes command of Third Air Force". US Air Force. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
  3. ^ Svan, Jennifer (September 7, 2018). "3rd Air Force bids farewell to one commander, welcomes another". Stripes. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
  4. ^ "Maj. Gen. Reed assumes command of Third Air Force". US Air Force. July 10, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  5. ^ "General Officer Assignments". US Air Force. March 19, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
Military offices
Preceded by
 Commander of the 437th Airlift Wing
2009–2011 		Succeeded by
Erik Hansen
Preceded by Commander of Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst and the 87th Air Base Wing
2011–2013 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
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 Deputy Director of Strategic Plans, Requirements, and Programs of the Air Mobility Command
2013–2015 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs (Europe, NATO, Russia) of the Joint Staff
2015–2017 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Strategic Plans, Requirements and Programs of the Air Mobility Command
2017–2018 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the Third Air Force
2018–2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Strategy, Engagement and Programs of the United States Africa Command
2020–2021 		Succeeded by
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