

His assignments include bases in New Hampshire, California, Virginia and Florida. Throughout his career, he has filled a myriad of roles including additional-duty First Sergeant and Directorate Superintendent. His background includes various duties in air traffic control at the unit and major-command levels. He graduated from the air traffic control specialist course at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., in May 1985.

Chief Cody served as the 17th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.Ĭhief Cody entered the Air Force in November 1984. 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 represented the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provided direction for the enlisted force and represented their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A.
