Photo By Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics | Cpl. Kyle A. James, standing here with Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn, was honored as the...... read more read more
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MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. - Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee honored Cpl. Kyle A. James as the Service Person of the Quarter at a ceremonial luncheon in Morehead City, Feb. 27.
James earned the recognition for his dedicated service in and out of uniform.
Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn, sergeant major of Cherry Point, presented James with the award at the Carteret Community College Culinary Center.
His desire to give back to the community through hundreds of volunteer service hours set James apart as a positive example for his peers and junior Marines to follow, said Pangborn.
In addition to his normal duties as the commanding officers driver, James oversees morning colors at Cherry Point and assists the commanding officer’s protocol officer with administrative tasks and special events.
“Cpl. James takes initiative and thinks outside of the box,” said Pangborn. “He is a quality Marine and a quality citizen.”
In his off time, James volunteers at the fire department in Newport. Spending more than 600 hours as a volunteer fire fighter with the Newport Fire Department, James plans to continue volunteering because it makes a difference in his community.
“In my opinion, volunteering does more for the people who volunteer than the people they are helping,” said James. “When I volunteer, I get a great feeling from helping others without expecting anything in return.”
James said he was surprised, excited and honored when he found out he was receiving the Service Person of the Quarter Award.
“I volunteer to better the community I live in,” said James. “I absolutely recommend volunteering to everyone because there are so many opportunities out there, and if you find volunteer work in something you love it becomes fun and you will enjoy yourself while helping others.”
| Date Taken: | 02.27.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 03.06.2014 11:08 |
| Story ID: | 121583 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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