Sergeant Major King is a native of Pontiac, Michigan. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on 26 June 2000 and reported to MCRD, Parris Island, SC. He then attended the follow on school of Marine Combat Training in Camp Geiger, NC. Upon graduation he reported to Assault Amphibian School Battalion to earn the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 1833. Upon completion of his MOS school he was assigned to 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, Camp Lejeune, NC from 01 March 2001- 7 July 2004 where he served as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Crewman, Crew Chief and Section leader. During his tour he deployed with Battalion Landing Team 2/2 of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During his tenure at 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion he was promoted to the ranks of Lance Corporal, Corporal and Sergeant
On 7 July 2004, Sergeant King reported to Assault Amphibian School Battalion, Camp Pendleton, CA. While serving at Assault Amphibian Schools Battalion, Sergeant King held the billets of Crew Chief Company Clerk and Instructor. He also completed his advanced MOS school Amphibious Unit Leaders Course and was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Staff Sergeant King reported to 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, Camp Lejeune, NC on 9 August 2007. During his tour he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom followed by another deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During both deployments he served as a Section Leader. Once he returned he completed his tour as a Platoon Sergeant until he was selected for recruiting duty.
In 3 June 2011, Staff Sergeant King attended the Basic Recruiter School (BRC) class 3-11 and earned the MOS of 8411. Subsequently he checked in to Recruiting Sub-Station (RSS) Saginaw, Michigan, Recruiting Station (RS) Lansing, Michigan. There he served as a canvassing recruiter and earned Recruiting Station Lansing Recruiter of the Year. On 1 August 2012, Staff Sergeant King was assigned as the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge of RSS Northern Michigan. During this tour he was promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant on 1 August 2013.
On 27 May 2013, Gunnery Sergeant King reported to 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, Camp Pendleton, CA where he served as the Platoon Sergeant for 2nd Platoon, Company B. During his tour he deployed on the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) in support of Landing Force Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (LF CARAT). There he participated in amphibious exercises in Guam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Upon his return he was reassigned to Headquarters and Service Company where he served as Company Logistics Chief until 20 January 2017 when he promoted to the rank of First Sergeant.
On 13 May 2017, First Sergeant Major King reported to Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Twentynine Palms, California where he served as the Company First Sergeant for Transportation Support Company and Headquarters and Services Company. During his tour he participated in multiple service level exercises aboard MCAGCC, Twentynine Plams, and served as Battalion Sergeant Major on multiple occasions until 6 February 2020.
On 26 March 2020, First Sergeant King checked into 2d Intelligence Battalion where he serves as the Headquarters and Services Company First Sergeant. During his tour he developed many company level reforms that led to a reduction in the high risk personnel and the recognition programs for exemplary Marines. During he was selected to the rank of Sergeant Major.
On 10 March 2022, Sergeant Major King reported to the I&I Staff, CLB-453 as the I&I Sergeant Major.
His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with 3 gold star and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star.