CW2 Christopher Charles Johnson

Born 27 November 1975. He answered the call to serve his country when he enlisted in the United States military in August of 1995. CW2 Johnson attended the United States Marine Corp Basic Training and School of Infantry at Paris Island, South Carolina, and served as a USMC Reservist for three years. He transferred branches into the United States Army and was sent to Fort Campbell, Kentucky for his first assignment as an 11B Infantryman. CW2 Johnson attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was a first time selection into the Special Forces, focusing on Demolitions. He attended and excelled in such courses as the Special Forces Qualification Course, Air Assault, Airborne and Master Breacher, among other difficult and challenging schools. He served over five years with 1st Special Forces Group out of Fort Lewis, Washington, traveling and instructing indigenous people in Thailand, The Philippines, Japan, and Australia. As an enlisted Soldier, he earned the rank of Sergeant First Class. In August of 2004, CW2 Johnson attended Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker, Alabama. After completing the six week course, he began Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training, eventually earning a rating in his primary aircraft, the CH-47D Chinook. In January of 2006, upon graduation from flight school, CW2 Johnson was assigned to the Sugar Bears of Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He is a graduate of the Aviation Warrant Officer Basic Course, CH-47D Aircraft Qualification Course, Warrant Officer Candidate School, Aviation Life Support Equipment Training, and Special Forces Qualification Course. His awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (4), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon. His badges include the Aviation Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Airborne Badge. CW2 Johnson is survived by his wife Vivian and children Victoria, Jonathan, and Dylan. Chris Johnson was a great patriot, pilot, Soldier, husband, father, and friend. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.