Cadet was born in Charleston South Carolina. I started going to Aynor middle school my 8th grade year. During my first year in JROTC I served as the s3 clerk and at the end of the year I took over as the S3 NCIOC I served on the raider and drill team and did color guard. During my second year I continued to serve as operations NCOIC until may when I took the position of command Sergeant Major. My awards and decorations include the American Legions of Military Excellence medal, the Marine Corps Outstanding Leadership medal, Academic Achievement medal, Leadership Education Training Service ribbon, Honors Academics medal, Personal Appearance ribbon, Proficiency ribbon, Drill Team ribbon, Orienteering ribbon, Color Guard ribbon, Raider Team ribbon, Good Conduct medal, JCLC Participation ribbon, Joint Service Achievement medal, Special Teams ribbon, JROTC Athletic ribbon, Parade ribbon, Recruiting ribbon, Cadet Commanders ribbon, Fund Raising ribbon, Service Learning ribbon, and Staff Service ribbon.  JCLC Carolina arc, Staff arc, Color Guard arc, Drill Team arc, and Raider arc.