John M. Wood (general)

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]

John M. Wood
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

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.[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
InsigniaRankDate
Major generalAugust 2, 2017
Brigadier generalDecember 31, 2013
ColonelSeptember 1, 2007
Lieutenant colonelApril 1, 2004
MajorMay 1, 2000
CaptainJuly 25, 1993
First lieutenantJuly 25, 1991
Second lieutenantApril 1, 1989

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References
  1. "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.
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