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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