A Hidden Hero: Airman is recognized as Airlifter of the Week

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  • By Senior Airman Sara Voigt
  • 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Staff Sgt. Cody P. Gorman, 86th Airlift Wing Safety Office weapons safety manager was recognized as Airlifter of the Week, 28 March.

A hidden hero, Gorman is a critical member of the 86th Airlift Wing team. As a weapons safety manager, he oversees USAFE's largest collection of explosive site plans, allocating for the storage of $384 million in combat assets.

Gorman’s responsibility doesn’t stop there. He trains 89 additional duty weapons safety representatives to ensure that units follow safety policies and procedures throughout the wing. By constantly striving to improve others, Gorman continuously excels above his peers and encompasses Air Force values throughout his day to day life.

What separates Gorman from his peers, even more so, is his selfless desire to give back to the community. On top of being an outstanding airman at the wing safety office, Gorman also routinely volunteers at the Fisher House. He provides meals to dislocated families and ensures the Fisher House's vehicles are mechanically sound by making repairs.

Gorman’s many accomplishments include creating a site plan for the Department of Defense's $3.7 million European Deterrence Initiative, resulting in a 4 million pound net explosive weight increase for the 86 Munitions Squadron, ensuring a $7 million upgrade for the Wing.

Gorman’s steadfast leadership resulted in recognition through receipt of a 2017 "Weapons Safety Well Done" award. According to his leadership, Gorman is a solution-driven, humble, and excellent example of what it means to be a part of the World’s Best Wing.