John M. Wood is a retired major general in the United States Air Force.

[1] 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 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.

[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.