| Honorific Prefix: | Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force |
| James A. Cody | |
| Birth Date: | 19 June 1965 |
| Birth Place: | Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Branch: | United States Air Force |
| Serviceyears: | 1984–2017 |
| Rank: | Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force |
| Battles: | Operation Southern Watch War in Afghanistan |
| Awards: | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal (8) Air Force Commendation Medal (3) Air Force Achievement Medal (6) |
| Alma Mater: | Community College of the Air Force (AAS) Trident University International (BS) |
James A. Cody (born June 19, 1965) is a retired airman of the United States Air Force who served as the 17th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from 24 January 2013 until his retirement on February 17, 2017.[1] 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 advancement of the enlisted force.
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. He 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, Cody served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.
1987 Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory School, Kapaun Air Station, Germany
1989 Air Force Communications Command Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi
1993 Noncommissioned Officer Academy Correspondence Course
1995 USAFE Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun Air Station, Germany
1997 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Correspondence Course
1998 Associate degree airway science, Community College of the Air Force
2001 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
2005 Chief's Leadership Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
2005 United States Air Force Senior Leadership Course, Center for Creative Leadership, San Diego, California
2006 Gettysburg Leadership Experience, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
2008 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Correspondence Course
2008 AFSO 21 Executive Leadership Course, Disney Institute, Orlando, Florida
2009 Keystone, National Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
2010 COMAFFOR Senior Staff Course, United States Air Force Expeditionary Center, New Jersey
2010 United States Air Force Enterprise Management Seminar, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia
2012 Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, Trident University International, Cypress, California
1994 PACAF ORI Outstanding Performer
1994 39th Air Base Wing NCO of the Year
1995 John L. Levitow Award, NCO Academy
1995 USAFE ATC Training Achievement Award
1995 STEP promotion to Master Sergeant
1997 ACC Director of Air and Space Operations SNCO of the Year
2001 Distinguished Graduate, SNCO Academy
2001 AMC Air Traffic Control Enlisted Manager of the Year
2001 Tampa Bay Military Citizen of the Year
2001 Air Mobility Command SNCO of the Year