Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Slocum selected to lead 127th Wing

by 127th Wing Public Affairs
127th Wing


8/22/2014 - SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich. -- The Air National Guard Inspector General has been recently selected as the next commander of the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

As commander of the 127th Wing, Col. John D. Slocum will also provide overall support and services to 44 tenant organizations, including all branches of the military and numerous Department Homeland Security organizations.

Slocum received his commission in 1984 and served as an Air Force F-4 Phantom and F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot. He joined the Arizona ANG in 1992 and has had several leadership positions at the ANG Readiness Center.

Slocum will succeed Col. Philip Sheridan, who has served as 127th Wing Commander since January. A change-of -command ceremony will be held in November.

Comprised of approximately 1,700 personnel and flying both the Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, the 127th Wing supports Air Mobility Command, Air Combat Command and Air Force Special Operation Command by providing highly-skilled Airmen to missions domestically and overseas. The 127th Wing is the host unit at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, which marks its 97th year of continuous military air operations in 2014.

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