Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi sent an email across the service Monday telling airmen he is retiring following the death of his wife, Katy, last month.

“After nearly 30 years in uniform, I am retiring from active-duty service, to ensure I take care of our family and learn to live with Katy in a new way, to continue to honor her as I should,” Flosi wrote in the email, which has been shared on social media. Task & Purpose confirmed that the email is authentic.

“I am energized and thankful to see the momentum on the real business of this profession, your Air Force is here to deliver war winning Airpower, Anytime, Anywhere — that’s what we do,” Flosi wrote.

His email did not specify when he will retire or leave his post as CMSAF, the service’s senior enlisted advisor.

Top S

See Full Page