Reelsville resident retires from 33 years of military service

Indiana National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. James H. Martin Jr., of Reelsville, receives a gift from Maj. Gen. David C. Wood, 38th Infantry Division commanding general, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Indianapolis. Martin retired from military service after more than 33 years. He most recently served as the senior enlisted adviser and top noncommissioned officer for the division, a position he held since May 2015. “I couldn’t ask for a finer NCO than CSM Martin over the last three years,” said Wood. “He set the standard for soldiers throughout the division and always did the right thing.” Martin and Wood instituted several programs, for instance Life Fit, which the Indiana National Guard now uses across the organization, and the program ensures personal, physical readiness for Hoosier Guardsmen. Photo by Sgt. Diana Richardson, 38th Infantry Division