SSG Mathew Tennill
My name is Matthew Tennill. I am married, 30 years old and have two boys. I grew up in the small town of Marshall, Missouri. I joined the army in the fall of 99 right out of high school. I did my basic training and jump school at Ft.
Benning, GA. My first duty station was at Ft. Bragg, NC. I spent 2 in a half years there then re-enlisted to become a Ranger in 2001. After graduating the Ranger-Indoctaio – Program (RIP), I was stationed at Ft. Benning, GA with the 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. I have been on numerous deployments to OEF and OIF. I have also had different jobs as a Ranger. The job I liked most was as a K9 handler for Ranger Regiment. My most recent deployment was in March 2010. I was involved in a helicopter crash after being deloyed for 10 days. I do have injuries that I am still dealing with from the crash, 15 months later. Several died on the crash, honestly I’m lucky to be alive and see my kids grow up. Besides my job and family, when I have time I do like to hunt, fish and farm. I currently, live on a small farm near Ft. Benning with several dogs, horses, chickens and goats. My life is full and always busy.