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Cannon Commandos welcome CMSAF James Cody

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  • By Airman 1st Class Chip Slack
  • 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --  Air Commandos at Cannon had the honor of hosting Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody for two days starting Tuesday at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.

During his visit, Cody, along with his wife retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, spoke to members of Team Cannon about important Air Force issues and toured the many services and facilities provided to Air Commandos and their families. Cody also tandem jumped from a CV-22 Osprey with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron.

Speaking directly to Cannon’s Air Commandos and their spouses about his views on what makes this assignment unique, Cody explained how the greater Air Force mission is being directly affected by Team Cannon.

“First, I want to personally thank you for what you do every day and for the sacrifices made by you and your families,” Cody said.

“When you think about the entire team here at Cannon and what you do for our country every day, you have to realize that this is a 24/7, 365 day operation,” he continued. “The Airmen from Cannon are in the fight day in and day out. The Air Commandos here have significantly impacted the larger Air Force mission and our partners within the military.”

Cody attributed his appreciation for Air Commandos of today to his long history of Air Force service.

“Our 30 years in the Air Force has meant this is our family,” Cody said. “We have spent more time in the Air Force with men and women just like you than we ever did back home with our loved ones that raised us. We look at this as a family business.”

“The things that we ask you to do and the places we ask you to go, the risks that you make for your country and the willingness to put your life on the line – you cannot ask that of just anyone,” he continued. “You have to do it with people you trust and care about: your family.”

During two All Calls, Air Commandos had the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns regarding various changes to important issues affecting their day-to-day operations. Most Airmen were concerned with recent changes to the Enlisted Evaluation System, quality of life and issues surrounding remotely piloted aircraft operations.

“It is important for me to have the opportunity to interact with you on a personal level,” said Cody. “To look you in the eye and say thank you for all that you do. I value your opinions and perspectives, and hear your thoughts and concerns.”

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