Carter named first sergeant of the year Published Jan. 22, 2007 By Senior Airman Chris Bolen 434th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind -- Being a people person is part of being a first sergeant. Excelling at that, may earn you the respect of your peers - it did just that for Master Sgt. James Carter, 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron. He was selected as Grissom's first sergeant of the year. Sergeant Carter just began his assignment with the 434th LRS, prior to that he was the first sergeant for the 434th Security Forces Squadron. Sergeant Carter has 20 years of military service and was recognized for demonstrating professionalism and advanced leadership skills. "I deeply appreciate the support of Grissom personnel," the Chicago resident said. "My job is people, and the success I have had is due to being surrounded by good troops." In his civilian occupation, Sergeant Carter is a member of the Chicago Police Department, and is working to complete a masters degree in business management at St. Xavier University in Chicago. Sergeant Carter joins Grissom's other annual award winners in competing for 4th Air Force and Air Force Reserve Command honors in their respective categories.
