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CMSAF challenges graduates, recognizes AFSNCOA anniversary

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  • By Airman 1st Class William J. Blankenship
  • Air University Public Affairs
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - --  Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody challenged graduates of the Air Force Senior NCO Academy to make a difference in the lives of their Airmen during his visit here Feb. 25-26.

In his first visit to the base since assuming his position, the 17th CMSAF was the guest speaker at the academy graduation Feb. 26 and helped the school celebrate its 40th anniversary.

"What an amazing story our academy has when you think about 40 years ago," said Cody. "More than 7 million men and women have come into our Air Force since we have become a separate service. About 60,000 have come to the academy over that time."

The former command chief master sergeant of Air Education and Training Command challenged the graduates to use their newly acquired leadership education to make a difference at their home bases.

"Lead our Airman and take care of their families," said Cody. "The true legacy you will have during your time in service is how you touched Airmen and their families and how you made a difference in their lives."

Cody also discussed the importance of leveraging technology and operating smartly in today's fiscally constrained environment.

"Our enlisted force gets it done because we invest in our most valuable resource, our people," he said. "We recruit the right people, and then we train them. That is what brings it all together, continuing to educate throughout their lifecycle in the Air Force."

In closing, Cody charged the audience to take advantage of their platform and lead.

"It is certainly a privilege to lead, and it's a great responsibility. It is a greater privilege to put this uniform on and serve in your service and certainly the Air Force," said Cody. "You need to think about that every single day. This is your time and your Air Force."