AL HR211

Commends Command Sergeant Major James N. Ross upon his retirement as US Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command Senior Enlisted Advisor at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Recognizes Ross's 30-year military career beginning with his enlistment in September 1985, including service in Air Defense Artillery and assignments across Germany, Kansas, Texas, Colorado, and overseas deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Germany.

Acknowledges Ross's educational credentials including an Associate Degree from Central Texas College, Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security from American Military University, and Master of Arts in Leadership from University of Texas at El Paso, plus completion of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy.

Lists Ross's military decorations including 10 Legion of Merit awards, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (7th Award), Army Commendation Medal (8th Award), and multiple campaign medals including Iraq Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Star Suspenders.

Honors Ross for earning immense respect through his tireless dedication, exceptional abilities, and unwavering commitment to the defense of freedom and democracy.