Soldier Spotlight: Getting to know Command Sgt. Maj. William "Cody" Baker

By Ms. Carrie E David (SMDC/ARSTRAT)August 29, 2012

Baker
Command Sgt. Maj. William "Cody" Baker enlisted in the Army in 1988, and has since received both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. Baker is the command sergeant major for the 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, U.S. Army Space and Missil... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Name: Command Sgt. Maj. William "Cody" Baker, command sergeant major, 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.

Age: 44

Hometown: Enid, Okla.

Joined the Army: April 7, 1988

Basic Training Location: Fort Leonardwood, Mo.

MOS: 14Z - Senior air defense artillery sergeant

Education: Bachelor of Arts in business and a Master of Business Administration

Marital Status: Yes

Children: Three sons, one in ROTC

Activities/Hobbies: Golf, motorcycles, hunting

Favorite movie: A Few Good Men

Favorite TV show: Sons of Anarchy

Favorite band: Alice in Chains

Favorite thing about the Army: Soldiers

What I've learned being a Soldier: People matter; Soldiers make the difference

What inspires you to be a Soldier: My dad