Stacey Carpenter
Sgt-at-Arms - Air Force

Stacey Carpenter enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2002 and has proudly served for over 23 years in logistics and contingency operations. Her military career includes eight duty assignments across the globe, with deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Korean Peninsula tensions, and a year supporting Special Operations in the Middle East. She also supported Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts as part of a deployed response team.
 
Currently serving on active duty as a Master Sergeant, Stacey works in the inspector field within her logistics career specialty. She is responsible for overseeing compliance inspections that ensure asset accountability, property management accuracy, and adherence to Air Force policies across multiple units. Her work directly supports operational readiness and organizational integrity.
 
Stacey is a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and holds several leadership positions, including Jr. Vice Commander of Post 4647, District 17 Resource Advisor, Department of California Deputy Inspector, and Northern Sergeant-at-Arms. She has led initiatives to improve financial transparency, compliance reporting, and operational coordination between the Canteen, Auxiliary, and leadership. She also dedicates her time to guiding and educating fellow veterans on VA claims, benefits, and access to critical support services.
 
She continues to serve with honor, grounded in her values of family, faith, and lifelong commitment to serving others.
 
Decorations include:
 
Meritorious Service Medal, multiple Air Force Commendation Medals, multiple Air Force Achievement Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.