Major Chris Chavis
Major Chris Chavis is a native of Niceville, Florida. He commissioned from the University of West Florida (UWF) where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management in 2010. Following Captains Career Course (CBRNC3) he graduated from Webster University with a master’s in Environmental Management in 2014. Major Chavis obtained a second master’s in strategic communications and leadership from UWF in May 2019. Additionally, in 2021, he received a third master’s degree from Army University in Operational Studies at Fort Leavenworth, KS
Major Chavis command and staff assignments include Company Executive Officer of HHC/1-214th AVN REGT, Coleman Barracks, Germany; Assistant Operations Officer, 1-214th AVN REGT, Wiesbaden, Germany; Battalion S4, 2d Chemical Battalion, Fort Hood, TX; Company Commander, 181st CBRN Company, Fort Hood, TX; Officer Basic Course Instructor, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Battalion Operations Officer and Executive Officer, 2d Chemical Battalion, Fort Cavazos, TX; and Brigade Executive Officer, 48th Chemical Brigade, Fort Cavazos, TX. MAJ Chavis is currently serving as an Exchange Officer and Advisor to the United Kingdom Defence CBRN Centre located near Salisbury.
MAJ Chavis’ military education includes CBRN Officer Basic Course, CBRN Captain Career Course, Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Course, Resident U.S. Army Command & Staff, Airborne, Basic Army Instructor.
Major Chavis’ awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3rd OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2nd OLC), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, and Basic Army Instructor Badge.