Aggies in the Armed Forces: Major Candis Woods

Major Candis Woods

Class Year: 2007

Major: Chemical Engineering

Stationed at Minot Air Force Base in Minot, ND

Military Branch: U.S. Air Force

Commission in 2007

Active

Can you share your experience serving in the military?

I commissioned in 2007 as an aircraft maintenance officer. My first assignment after graduation was at Nellis Air Force Base in North Las Vegas, NV. There I would meet two of my now best friends, work on various airframes, deploy in support of military operations twice. From there I went on to South Korea, Ohio, Texas, followed by another deployment, and now North Dakota. The Air Force has taken many many places, and I’ve experienced many ups and downs. I met my now husband when I was stationed in Ohio, and we welcomed our first child in Texas. I will be leaving for my fourth deployment in July to be the squadron commander for the historic 332 (Red Tails) Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron.

What is a message you would like to share with your Aggie family, friends and relatives?

Don’t be discouraged by closed doors. Continue to show up and preserve. Your time will come.

Favorite Quote:

“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me?”

– Ayn Rand (Author)