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Katy Flosi, USAF Chief Master Sergeant David’s wife and a former professional ballerina, dies unexpectedly; Air Force pays tribute

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Katy Flosi, USAF Chief Master Sergeant David’s wife and a former professional ballerina, dies unexpectedly; Air Force pays tribute

Katy Flosi, deceased wife of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi. (Image: Air Force Aid Society)

Katy Flosi, the wife of Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force David A. Flosi, died unexpectedly on September 20 due to medical complications, the Air Force’s senior-most enlisted leader revealed in a heartfelt letter to the force. The X handle of the US Air Force also shared it.CMSAF Flosi described his wife as “a cherished soul, universally loved for her warmth, kindness, and vibrant spirit,” adding, “Our family is heartbroken. We will heal, and I appreciate your kindness as we do.”— usairforce (@usairforce) Reflecting on their life together, Katy Flosi shared a year ago at the Air Force Association’s 2024 Air, Space & Cyber Conference: “David and I have been married for 27 years. He proposed to me the night before he went into basic training, and said, ‘Just please don’t send me a dear John letter until I’ve graduated.’ He’s like, ‘Just wait till I finish.’ So we’ve been in this together forever, and that’s when I became a military spouse and learned that [other] military spouses are really our best resource.”Chief of Staff General David W. Allvin also paid respect; he posted, ‘Gina and I will miss Katy dearly; she was an incredible wingman.’Live Events— OfficialCSAF (@OfficialCSAF) Who is Katy Flosi?Katy Flosi was the wife of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi, the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. Raised in Phoenix, Arizona, she met David Flosi in high school, and the couple married in 1997.According to a bio with the Air Force Aid Society, before her life as a military spouse, Katy was a professional ballerina with Ballet Arizona from 1992 to 1994. Over the years, she has been actively involved in various spouse groups, supported her family through relocations, and ensured their three children, Hannah, Bella, and Jack, received education in German and Italian schools. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she volunteered at the Tinker Thrift Store to raise funds for scholarships and spouse outreach programs.Katy graduated from Minot State University in 2014. Outside her commitments, she enjoys camping, cooking, and listening to podcasts.Who is Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi?Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) David A. Flosi is the highest-ranking enlisted leader in the US Air Force, serving as the senior enlisted adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force. In this role, he provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests to the American public and government at all levels. Chief Flosi oversees the readiness, training, professional development, and effective utilization of more than 665,000 Total Force Airmen, making him the 20th individual to hold this distinguished position.As per the bio with the Air Force Aid Society, Chief Flosi joined the Air Force in May 1996 as a nuclear weapons specialist. His extensive career includes leadership roles in conventional and nuclear munitions/missile operations, program management, developmental testing, and contingency operations across all Air Force organizational levels. He has deployed in direct support of Operations Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, Inherent Resolve, and Freedom’s Sentinel. Prior to his current role, he served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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