For exceptionally meritorious service and lifetime achievement in support of United States Army Aviation, Chief Warrant Officer Five (Retired) Brent C. Driggers distinguished himself through more than four decades of unwavering leadership, technical mastery, and selfless dedication to Soldiers and mission accomplishment. Serving over 35 years on active duty, CW5 Driggers consistently led from the front in both combat and garrison environments, setting the highest standards of discipline, readiness, and professional excellence.
Twice selected as the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Standardization Officer, he ensured safety, proficiency, and combat effectiveness across one of the Army’s largest aviation formations. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he flew critical combat missions under the most demanding conditions, providing indispensable air support and security to ground forces engaged with the enemy. On short notice, he deployed to Camp Udairi, Kuwait, where he established aviation standardization and safety procedures for a staging base supporting thousands of Soldiers and hundreds of aircraft preparing for combat operations.
As the second Chief Warrant Officer of the Aviation Branch, CW5 Driggers oversaw the professional development of more than 8,000 warrant officers during a period of sustained combat operations. He personally validated standards in theater and helped spearhead transformative initiatives including Flight School XXI and critical modernization of aviation training programs.
Following retirement from active duty, he continued serving the Nation by leading the UH-60M New Equipment Training Team and later directing the fielding of the UH-60 Black Hawk to the Afghanistan Air Force, accelerating combat capability while safeguarding lives. During the final retrograde from Afghanistan, he ensured the safe evacuation of personnel and aircraft without loss.
Chief Warrant Officer Five Driggers’ extraordinary service reflects great credit upon himself, the Aviation Branch, and the United States Army.