
The award is presented to the Air Command and Staff College student who has written the paper that best addresses Reserve Component roles, missions, and contributions to the national military strategy and related Reserve Component issues.
McCarty is currently stationed at the 343rd Bomb Squadron, at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. He is dedicating his award to Maddi Dagenhart whose love and support fueled his journey at Air Command Staff College.
