James A. Cody
| James A. Cody | |
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17th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (2013 - 2017)
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| Born |
June 19, 1965  Massachusetts
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| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Air Force
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| Years of service | 1984 - 2017 (32+ years) |
| Rank | Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force |
| Battles/wars |
Enduring Freedom Southern Watch |
| Awards | See below |
Chief Master Sergeant James A. Cody (born June 19, 1965) became the 17th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force on 24 January 2013. He served as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of the enlisted force. Cody will retire on April 1, 2017.
Chief Cody entered the United States Air Force in November 1984. He graduated from the air traffic control specialist course at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi in May 1985. His background includes various duties in air traffic control at the unit and major-command levels. Throughout his career, he has filled myriad roles including additional-duty First Sergeant and Directorate Superintendent. His assignments include bases in New Hampshire, California, Virginia, and Florida. The chief also served overseas in Germany, South Korea, Turkey, and deployed in support of Operations Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom.
Prior to assuming his last position, he served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Air Force document "USAF Biography: Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody".
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