Major General Jackie D. (Dan) Wood

On November 21, 2017 Post 243 honored one of its members, Major General (ret) Jackie D. (Dan) Wood, Gen. Wood was the Adjutant General of the Tennessee National Guard from April 1996 to July 2002 and has a long military background beginning when he enlisted in the Army in 1961. In 1965 he served a tour in Vietnam a an E5.. Gen. Wood was born and raised in the Scotts Hill area, and here he continues to serve his country and community with his involvement in American Legion Post 243 here in Scotts Hill, TN. In attendance were many family members and guests, including Major General (ret) Gus L. Hargett Jr., Major General (ret) James H. Bassham, Major General Terry M. Haston, Major (ret) Randy Harris, and State Representative Steve McDaniel.