Boy Greets Troops at Airport

ATLANTA - Returning troops at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta are getting a big morale boost from a little boy on a mission.

Cody Jackson, dressed in fatigues, walked through the airport Tuesday and saluted each soldier he ran across.

“I told them, ‘Thank you for protecting us,’” said Jackson.

Jackson, nicknamed “One Boy USO,” also gave the troops a piece of candy. The boy said that his grandfather served in the military, and wants to let those serving know how much he appreciates it.

Cody’s mother, Kelly Jackson, said her son began saluting troops at a Wal-Mart one day and it soon spread to the airport.

“It just turned into a tradition,” Kelly Jackson said. She said he comes to airport about three times a month and greets the troops.

Many of the soldiers Tuesday were returning to the Middle East after a short break. They said they were glad to see Cody’s efforts.

“That’s great. I love to see that. It’s wonderful,” said Army Staff Sgt. Roger Rucker, who was headed to Kuwait.

Cody has a Facebook page dedicated to his mission.