CW4 James Carter was important to the 96th for which event?

• A. He served as a helicopter pilot in another unit.
• B. Was assigned to Bravo Company, 96th ASB and died on 5 June 2008 at Kandahar Army Airfield, Afghanistan when the Kiowa helicopter he was in went down during a test flight.
• C. He was the safety officer for operations in Kandahar.
• D. He survived the Kiowa crash.

Answer: (B)

The event being tested is tying a person to a specific, notable moment in the unit’s history. CW4 James Carter is remembered by the 96th ASB for the fatal Kiowa helicopter crash during a test flight at Kandahar Army Airfield on 5 June 2008. This incident directly links him to the 96th ASB and marks a significant, documented loss within the unit’s aviation operations. He was with Bravo Company, 96th ASB, and did not survive the crash, which distinguishes this event from other roles or outcomes described in the other options.