Valdosta Welcomes New Moody Commander

Staff Report From Valdosta CEO

Tuesday, July 11th, 2017

Col. Jennifer M. Short took command of the 23d Wing from Col. Thomas E. Kunkel during a change of command ceremony on July 10 at 9:23 a.m. Col. Short is the first female and first fighter pilot wing commander of the 23d Wing home of the world famous Flying Tigers.

Col. Short was formerly the vice commander for the 355th Fighter Wing located at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. She has over 1,800 flying hours with more than 430 combat hours in the A-10. She has deployed in support of Operations Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom.