Master Sargeant Melvin Price, Jr. Master Sergeant Melvin A. Price, Jr. recently earned the signal promotion to the senior non-commissioned officer’s rank of Senior Master Sergeant.

SMSgt Price serves as a Compliance and Accountability Craftsman for the 165th Logistics Readiness Squadron, an augment of the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard. The 165th Airlift Wing is headquartered across the airfield from the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport.

SMSgt Price’ primary duties focus on ensuring strict compliance of Air Force standards by evaluating each element within the Logistics Readiness Squadron. He carefully monitors over 550 inspection items which are gathered from local and standardized checklists.

These checks and balances ensure the smooth, unobstructed flow of cargo to its intended location.

SMSgt Price is also involved in his community, volunteering as a football coach for community youth and serving integral roles in his church. In 2009, he was selected as the Senior NCO of the Year for the 165th Airlift Wing. SMSgt Price and his family live in Savannah, GA.