Biography
Master Sergeant Conn was born in Long Beach, CA and joined the Army in August 2008 as an 11B Infantryman after completing One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, GA.
Throughout his career, MSG Conn has served in a variety of operational and institutional assignments, including Fort Riley, KS; Fort Carson, CO; Fort Wainwright, AK; Fort Jackson, SC; and Fort Benning, GA. He deployed to Iraq while assigned to Fort Riley and to Afghanistan while assigned to Fort Carson. During his career, he has served in numerous leadership positions ranging from junior enlisted to senior noncommissioned officer roles.
MSG Conn has held positions including Rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, Squad Designated Marksman, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Drill Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant and Scout Platoon Sergeant. He currently serves as the Senior Military Science Instructor for the St. Mary’s University Army ROTC program.
MSG Conn currently resides in San Antonio, TX, with his wife and four children.
Awards
- Master Combat Infantry Badge
- Drill Sergeant Badge
- Basic Army Instructor Badge
- Meritorious Service Medal (Second Award)
- Army Commendation Medal (Sixth Award)
- Army Achievement Medal (Fourth Award)
- Army Good Conduct Medal (Fifth Award)
- Meritorious Unit Citation
- Certificate of Achievement