Honoring the distinguished career of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Doug Drost in the Wyoming Army National Guard

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – After 38 years of exceptional service, the Wyoming Army National Guard bid farewell to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Doug Drost in a ceremony held at the Joint Forces Readiness Center on Nov. 29, 2023. The event, emceed by Chief Warrant Officer 5 Shane Mickelson, highlighted Drost's remarkable achievements and contributions to the state, nation, and fellow Soldiers.

Drost's career has been almost entirely in aviation units in the Wyoming Guard. He joined the military in April 1985, beginning his aviation career after basic combat training as a warrant officer at Fort Rucker, Alabama...