(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force from 1 July 2009 to 24 January 2013. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Chief Master Sergeant Roy culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.