First Sergeant Henderson is a native of Milton, Kentucky. He attended Trimble County High School in Bedford, KY graduating in June 1997.
In October 2004 he started recruit training at MCRD Parris Island with Golf Co, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion. Upon completion Private Henderson attended Marine Combat Training in Camp Gieger, NC and subsequently attended Aviation A School in Pensacola, FL along with being promoted to Private First Class. In August 2005 Private First Class Henderson then attended Aviation C School at Lemoore, CA. In September 2005 Private First Class Henderson reported to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 (MALS-16) , Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) in San Diego, CA for duty as an aviation structural mechanic and was promoted to Lance Corporal in October of that same year.
In July 2006 Lance Corporal Henderson deployed to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and was promoted to Corporal in October of that same year before returning to San Diego in January 2007. In October 2007 Corporal Henderson deployed with MALS-16 in Support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, in Al Anbar, Iraq. Returning to San Diego, Corporal Henderson was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in October 2008.
In January 2010 Sergeant Henderson reported to Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC. Upon graduating Drill Instructor School Class 2-10 on March 2010 Sergeant Henderson was assigned to Echo Co, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion. His billets included Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor.
In April 2013 Sergeant Henderson then reported to MALS-11, MAG-11 in San Diego, CA. While there, Sergeant Henderson deployed with MALS 70 in Support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, in Afghanistan. Returning to San Diego, Sergeant Henderson was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in October 2014. Staff Sergeant Henderson again executed orders to MALS-29, MAG-29 in June 2016. Staff Sergeant Henderson deployed to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Southern Command in Honduras. Staff Sergeant Henderson was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in January of 2018. While there Gunnery Sergeant Henderson served as the Assistant Maintenance Chief and Squadron Gunnery Sergeant.
In April 2019, Gunnery Sergeant Henderson received orders to University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Gunnery Sergeant Henderson served as the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor until June 2022. Gunnery Sergeant Henderson was promoted and received orders to Inspector-Instructor Duty Golf Battery, 3d Bn 14th Marines as the I-I First Sergeant.
First Sergeant Henderson's personal awards include Joint Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one silver star in lieu of sixth award.