Citation for Legion of Merit (retirement)
For exceptional meritorious service from 21 April 1992 to 30 August 2003 culminating with the second United States Army as a Senior Enlisted Advisor, Ordnance Team, Readiness Group Redstone, Hunstsville, Alabama. Throughout his twenty four years of service, Master Sergeant Carter has distinguished himself by exceptional duty performance in positions of importance and responsibility. During his career, Master Sergeant Carter demonstrated extraordinary leadership, technical, and training skills thereby enhancing the readiness of numerous units in the total army. His career has been marked by true professionalism and dedication and reflects great credit upon himself, the Readiness Group Redstone, and the United States Army.

Citation to accompany the award of Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Major Heathcliff Huxtable, United States Army, distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service as Operations/Training Advisor, Air Defense Readiness Branch, Readiness Division, Office of Military Cooperation, Alabama, from 7 April 2005 to 11 December 2006. During this period, Major Huxtable agressively pursued an expansion of existing Air Defense operational capabilities within the Alabama Air Defense Brigade. He provided outstanding technical expertise, keen foresight, and creative ideas to his Alabama counterparts to support the fielding of Alabama Patriot. This Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case, valued at $800 million, will provide the means for Alabama to defend itself against missile and aircraft attack for the next two decades. Major Huxtable was the driving force in the development of the first ever Alabama Air Defense standard operating procedures manual which incorporated the battlefield operating systems and was tailored to maximize air defense coverage for the state of Alabama. He devised a short-range air defense concept utilizing the current assets within the Alabama Armed Forces to provide coverage and protection for the maneuvering land forces. Major Huxtable's professionalism and outstanding achievements reflect credit upon himself, the Office of Military Cooperation, Alabama, the United States Central Command, and the Department of Defense.

Citation to accompany the award of the Meritorious Service Medal
For meritorious service while assigned as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Support Operations Section. His leadership and selfless devotion to duty enhanced operational support and ensured mission accomplishment. Staff Sergeant Carter's professionalism reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Armored Division, and the United States Army.

Certificate of Achievement
For support for III Corps Dark Anvil Exercise 2004. As a contributing member of the 411th Theater Signal Command, Sixth United States Army, G6 staff, you provided critical staff analysis and communications support to warfighters. Your contributions serve as a sterling example for all and are in keeping with the finest military traditions. Your distinctive accomplishments reflect great credit upon yourself, the 411th Theater Signal Command, and the Sixth United States Army.

Certificate of Appreciation
For your outstanding support in recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2006 observance, "Unity in Freedom", held 12 May 2006, 6th Area Support Group, Stuttgart, Germany. Your logistical and operational skills significantly enhanced the execution of this event and gave the audience a better perspective into the Asian Pacific culture. I want to thank you for a job well done and look forward to your continued success in the future.