CW5 Robert R. Whigham, U.S. Army

Robert R. Whigham enlisted in the Army in 1985 as a Fire Direction Specialist and began a distinguished 32-year career focused on targeting, counterfire operations, and precision fires. He served with 2nd BN-28th FA Regiment, the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment during Operation DESERT STORM, and later became a Warrant Officer and Q-36 Firefinder Radar Technician. His operational assignments included deployments supporting Operations UPHOLD DEMOCRACY, IRAQI FREEDOM, and ENDURING FREEDOM, where he integrated intelligence, targeting, and joint fires capabilities across the battlefield. Recognized as a premier technical leader, CW5 Whigham was selected in 2010 as the first Chief Warrant Officer of the FA Branch. In this historic role, he advanced warrant officer training, developed precision fires certification, and raised professional standards for warrant officers across the Army. Following retirement, he continued his service
within FA CDID, contributing his operational expertise to future force development. Through his leadership, mentorship, and commitment to the profession of arms, he continues to strengthen the legacy and future
of the Field Artillery branch.