Colonel Ronald L. Selvidge Jr. is the Wing Commander of the 134th Air Refueling Wing, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee. He oversees the organization, training, and equipping of over 1,170 personnel and ten KC-135R aircraft to ensure mission readiness for Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) and global operations. He is responsible for managing an annual budget exceeding $50 million and provides mission assurance, command, and control for gaining Combatant Commanders. Additionally, the Wing supports the Air National Guard Training and Education Center.

Colonel Selvidge began his military career as an enlisted aircraft maintenance technician in the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, in 1990. He earned his commission through the Academy of Military Science in 1997 and served as a KC-135 pilot. Throughout his career, he has held numerous leadership positions within the Operations and Maintenance Groups, including Commander of the 134th Operations Group and Deputy Wing Commander. Prior to his current position, he served as the Wing Commander 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra AB, UAE.

Colonel Selvidge has deployed in support of multiple global operations, including missions in the European, Southwest Asia, and Pacific theaters. He is a command pilot with over 5,200 flying hours in the KC-135 and other aircraft.

 

EDUCATION

1994   Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro

1998   Undergraduate Pilot Training, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas

2002   Squadron Officer School, by correspondence

2008   Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence

2018   Air War College, by correspondence

 

ASSIGNMENTS

May 1997 – Undergraduate Pilot Training, Laughlin Air Force Base, TX

Aug 1998 – Initial Qualification Training, KC-135, Altus Air Force Base, OK

December 1998 – Initial Assignment, KC-135, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN

September 2001 – Aircraft Commander Upgrade, KC-135, McGhee Tyson Air National   

Guard Base, TN

May 2005 – Instructor Pilot Upgrade, KC-135, Altus Air Force Base, OK

July 2007-2011 – Chief of Training, 134th Operations Support Squadron, McGhee Tyson Air

National Guard Base, TN

July 2011 – Evaluator Pilot Upgrade, KC-135, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN

July 2011-2012 – Assistant Director of Operations, 151st Air Refueling Squadron, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN                              

May 2012-2014 – Director of Operations, 151st Air Refueling Squadron, McGhee Tyson Air    National Guard Base, TN                               

July 2014 – Operations Support Squadron Commander, 134th Air Refueling Wing, McGhee Air National Guard Base, TN

July 2014-2015 – Maintenance Squadron Commander, 134th Air Refueling Wing, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN

September 2015-2016 – Deputy Maintenance Group Commander, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN 

September 2016-2018 – Commander, 151st Air Refueling Squadron, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN

August 2020-Feruary 2021, – Acting Wing Commander, McGhee Tyson ANGB, TN

October 2018-February 2023 – Commander, 134th Operations Group, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN

February 2023-November 2024, – Deputy Commander, McGhee Tyson ANGB, TN (March 2024 – October 2024, Wing Commander, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra AB, UAE)

November 2024-Current, – Wing Commander, McGhee Tyson ANGB, TN

 

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Rating:  Command Pilot

Flight hours:  5200

Aircraft flown:  KC-135D, KC-135E, KC-135R, T-1, T-3, and T-37

 

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Meritorious Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster

Air Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster

Aerial Achievement Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster

Meritorious Unit Award with three bronze oak leaf clusters

AF Outstanding Unit Award with silver oak leaf cluster and two bronze oak leaf clusters

Combat Readiness Medal with silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters

Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters

National Defense Service Medal with bronze star

Kosovo Campaign Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal                                                                                                                           

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon

Air Force Longevity Service with silver oak leaf cluster

Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 2 “M” devices                                                                                         

Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon

Air Force Training Ribbon with oak leaf cluster

 

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION

Second Lieutenant – May 1, 1997

First Lieutenant – May 1, 1999

Captain – May 1, 2001

Major – May 1, 2005

Lieutenant Colonel – January 28, 2011

Colonel – December 12, 2018 

 

(Current as of April 2025)