America’s First Corps Introduces Command Chief Warrant Officer Role

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The First Corps has added a Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO) to its command team, enhancing Warrant Officer mentorship, recruitment, education, and staffing throughout the Corps and its subordinate units.

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas F. Oroho, a seasoned officer with an extensive background in aviation maintenance and leadership, has been appointed as the first Command Chief Warrant Officer of I Corps. Born in Newfoundland, New Jersey, Oroho graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Medical Technology and joined the United States Naval Reserves as a Hospital Corpsman in 1987. He transitioned to the Army in 1994, where he was accepted into the Warrant Officer Flight Training Program at Fort Rucker.

Oroho has held various key assignments, including positions at Fort Bragg, Republic of Korea, Fort Drum, Schofield Barracks, Fort Belvoir, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. His deployments include SFOR-Bosnia (1997), Operation Enduring Freedom (2003-2004), Operation Iraqi Freedom (2006-2007, 2009-2010), and Operation Resolute Support (2017). His notable awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Soldier’s Medal, Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Master Aviator Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge.

In his new role, Oroho will ensure that all assigned Warrant Officers understand and comply with the I Corps Commander’s priorities, guidance, and intent. His leadership will be pivotal in fostering a strong and cohesive Warrant Officer community within the Corps.

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