Retired from the Army after serving 25 years. Served as both as an enlisted Infantryman and an Army Warrant Officer. Deployed to Afghanistan 3 times as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot. Retired at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) and continues to serve his country working as a civilian for the Department of the Army at Holloman AFB. Has served as the Commander of VFW Post 7686 since 2025.