He previously served as the command chief warrant officer of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. Army Reserves as a pilot-in-command and flight operations officer, 5th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, before he transitioned to active duty. “Welcome, Mike and Suk! We are thrilled your family is here to share this journey ahead,” he said.Ĭorsaro arrives at Fort Novosel from his most recent assignment as the senior warrant officer advisor to the commanding general, 4th Infantry Division.Ĭorsaro initially served in the U.S. His 34 years of combined arms experience, impeccable credentials as a trainer, numerous aircraft qualifications, and in-depth understanding of aviation operations make Mike well qualified to transform army aviation for the future,” McCurry said. “Mike is infinitely qualified to assume his duties. McCurry welcomed the Corsaro family to the new role. The chief warrant officer of the branch is the principal assistant and advisor on all matters concerning warrant officers and their families, he explained. “If our noncommissioned officers are the backbone, our warrant officers are the heart and soul, the very lifeblood of Army aviation,” McCurry said.Īccording to regulation a warrant officer is a self-aware and adaptive technical expert, combat leader, trainer and advisor. The warrant officer flight program was established in 1953, and just under half of the warrant officers in the Army are in the aviation branch, he explained. McCurry noted the upcoming anniversary of the warrant officer corps in July. “I am honored to stand here today with these two incredible American Soldiers,” McCurry said. McCurry welcomed leaders, Army family, and Fort Novosel and Wiregrass community members to the ceremony. The saber is one of the most enduring weapons on the battlefield and is symbolic of technical and tactical skill - fundamental characteristics of today’s warrant officer. Army Aviation branch chief, who passed it to Corsaro, the incoming senior warrant officer, symbolizing the transfer of authority. Partially unsheathing a ceremonial saber for the final time, Lewis then passed the saber to Maj.

Corsaro during a change of responsibility ceremony at Howze Field June 9, 2023. “Myke” Lewis Jr., and welcome Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael A. The Fort Novosel community gathered to bid farewell to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael L. (Photo Credit: Kelly Morris) VIEW ORIGINAL Army Aviation branch chief, speaks during the chief warrant officer of the branch change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Novosel, Ala., June 9, 2023. (Photo Credit: Kelly Morris) VIEW ORIGINAL 5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lewis Jr., outgoing chief warrant officer of the Aviation branch, speaks during a change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Novosel, Ala., June 9, 2023. (Photo Credit: Kelly Morris) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption –Ĭhief Warrant Officer 5 Michael L. Army Aviation branch chief, as Corsaro assumes responsibility as the chief warrant officer of the Aviation branch during a change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Novosel, Ala., June 9, 2023. Corsaro looks at the partially unsheathed saber for a moment, passed to him by Maj. (Photo Credit: Kelly Morris) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption –Ĭhief Warrant Officer 5 Michael A.

Corsaro, chief warrant officer of the Army Aviation branch, speaks during a change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Novosel, Ala., June 9, 2023. (Photo Credit: Kelly Morris) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption –Ĭhief Warrant Officer 5 Michael A. Army Aviation branch chief, as he takes on the new role of chief warrant officer of the Aviation branch during a change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Novosel, Ala., June 9, 2023. Corsaro accepts the ceremonial saber from Maj.

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