CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Savidge dedicated over two decades of his life to the United States Army, serving with honor, excellence, and quiet determination. He began his military journey on January 5, 2000, enlisting as a 13E Cannon Fire Direction Specialist, a role that later transitioned to 13D Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist. His passion for precision and leadership led him to attend Warrant Officer Candidate School, which he completed in September 2008. Shortly thereafter, he graduated from the Warrant Officer Basic Course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and was designated a 131A Field Artillery Targeting Technician in 2009. Throughout his distinguished 21-year career, CW4 Savidge served in numerous radar and targeting leadership positions across the globe, including assignments in Korea, Fort Drum, Fort Bragg, Fort Carson, Fort Sill, and combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. His expertise in targeting and fire support made him a vital asset in both training environments and operational theaters. CW4 Savidge was also deeply committed to continuous learning and professional excellence. He completed several elite military courses, including: Jumpmaster Course Joint Targeting Course Joint Collateral Damage Estimation Course Warrant Officer Advanced Course Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education His awards and decorations reflect his dedication, leadership, and valor: Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters Army Commendation Medal with nine Oak Leaf Clusters Master Parachutist Badge, among many others CW4 Savidge’s legacy lives on not only through his service, but through the lives he impacted and the silent battles he helped others face. The CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship was created in his honor—to carry forward his spirit of service and to support those who will care for the mental health and well-being of the military community he so deeply loved.