Lieutenant Colonel Chris “Danger” Driscoll was born and raised in Northeast Texas where he attended Leonard High School. He graduated from Texas A&M University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps in December of 2006. Lieutenant Colonel Driscoll completed The Basic School in December of 2007 and was winged as a Naval Aviator in September of 2009.
Lieutenant Colonel Driscoll completed replacement aircrew training for the CH-53E and served with HMH-464 from 2010 to 2015 where he deployed in support of CJTF-HOA in 2011 and 2012 followed by a deployment with VMM-263 (REIN) on the 22nd MEU in 2014. While at HMH-464, he served as the squadron's NATOPS Officer, and OIC for the Logistics, Flightline, and Quality Assurance Divisions.
Following his tour with the Condors, Lieutenant Colonel Driscoll reported to MATSG-22 where he served an advanced multi-engine instructor pilot in the TC-12B and T-44C from 2015-2018. While at MATSG-22, he served with VT-35 as a Flight Leader and Training Department Head. Following his tour with the Stingrays, he completed resident Marine Corps Command and Staff College and graduated with a Masters in Military Studies.
In July of 2019, Lieutenant Colonel Driscoll reported to HMH-361 where he served as the squadron's Aircraft Maintenance Officer. He supported multiple Service Level Training Exercises during his time with the Flying Tigers and deployed with the squadron to Japan during UDP 20.2. After return, he served as the Assistant Operations Officer, Marine Aircraft Group 16 prior to executing orders to Guam.
Lieutenant Colonel Driscoll reported to Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz in July of 2022 where he served as the installation Chief of Staff and Executive Officer. In June of 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Driscoll reported to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point where he served as the Deputy Director of Operations prior to assuming command of H&HS Cherry Point in January of 2026.
Lieutenant Colonel Driscoll has accrued over 2,600 mishap-free flight hours across seven operational and training platforms and his personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.