American Air Force general
| John M. Wood | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–2021 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Third Air Force 87th Air Base Wing 437th Airlift Wing 32nd Air Refueling Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
John M. Wood is a retired 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.
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 command of the Third Air Force from Lieutenant General Richard M. Clark. 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.
Effective dates of promotion
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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Major general | August 2, 2017 |
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Brigadier general | December 31, 2013 |
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Colonel | September 1, 2007 |
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Lieutenant colonel | April 1, 2004 |
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Major | May 1, 2000 |
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Captain | July 25, 1993 |
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First lieutenant | July 25, 1991 |
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Second lieutenant | April 1, 1989 |
References
- ^ "Major General John Wood". Biographies. United States Air Force. September 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- Waller, Rachael (September 7, 2018). "Wood takes command of Third Air Force". US Air Force. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- Svan, Jennifer (September 7, 2018). "3rd Air Force bids farewell to one commander, welcomes another". Stripes. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- "Maj. Gen. Reed assumes command of Third Air Force". US Air Force. July 10, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- "General Officer Assignments". US Air Force. March 19, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded byJohn Millander | Commander of the 437th Airlift Wing 2009–2011 |
Succeeded byErik Hansen |
| Preceded byGina Grosso | Commander of Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst and the 87th Air Base Wing 2011–2013 |
Succeeded byJames C. Hodges |
| Preceded by??? | Deputy Director of Strategic Plans, Requirements, and Programs of the Air Mobility Command 2013–2015 |
Succeeded byRandall Reed |
| Preceded byJacqueline Van Ovost | Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs (Europe, NATO, Russia) of the Joint Staff 2015–2017 |
Succeeded byMichael Tarsa |
| Preceded byJon T. Thomas | Director of Strategic Plans, Requirements and Programs of the Air Mobility Command 2017–2018 |
Succeeded byMark Camerer |
| Preceded byRichard M. Clark | Commander of the Third Air Force 2018–2020 |
Succeeded byRandall Reed |
| Preceded byChristopher Craige | Director of Strategy, Engagement and Programs of the United States Africa Command 2020–2021 |
Succeeded byKenneth P. Ekman |