188th's Carter takes reins as Arkansas Air National Guard state command chief
Command Chief Master Sgt. Asa Carter assumes the position of the Arkansas Air National Guard state command chief from Brig. Gen. Dwight Balch, Arkansas Air National Guard commander, April 7, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., as First Sgt. Jassen Travis and Command Chief Master Sgt. Stephen W. Arnold look on. Arnold relinquished his authority as state command chief during the ceremony. Carter served as the 188th Fighter Wing’s command chief for six years. (National Guard photo by Senior Airman Ian Caple)