MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Every Marine is encouraged to take leadership to the next level and Sgt. Jesse T. Cody has accomplished that.
“I don’t only teach Marines their military occupational specialty, I also teach them how to be a better Marine,” said Cody. “If quality of life is going to improve their training, I want to make life as best as possible.”
Cody volunteers to head Cherry Point’s Single Marine Program. During working hours, she teaches Marines their jobs. In her off time, she introduces them to life in the fleet.
Being an instructor allows her to mentor Marines new to the fleet.
“I wanted them to get a head start on what the Single Marine Program is about. As the president, I put forth all the effort I can so I can impact their lives in a better way.”
While her focus was originally CNATT students, her work with the SMP impacts Marines stationed here and throughout 2nd MAW.