SgtMaj Wilson received initial training at MCRD Parris Island in June 2003. After completing Marine Combat Training (MCT) and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) School, he reported to Military Police Company A, 4th LE Bn in Lexington, Kentucky. He completed on-the-job training to serve as a Field MP (5811) and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, 2006, and 2008, serving as both a Fire Team Leader and Squad Leader.
Following his initial enlistment, SgtMaj Wilson transferred to B Co, 4th Recon Bn in Smyrna, Georgia. While assigned to 4th Recon Bn, he attended the School of Infantry-West, becoming a Basic Rifleman (0311) in 2009, a Reconnaissance Marine (0321) in 2010 after completing the Basic Reconnaissance Course, and a Scout Sniper (0317) in 2011 following completion of the Scout Sniper Basic Course in Quantico, Virginia. He deployed twice with 4th Recon Bn, serving as a Platoon Sergeant and Chief Scout Sniper in the Ground Combat Element of the SPMAGTF for Black Sea Rotational Force in 2012, and as a Security Cooperation Team Chief for MEXMAR in 2015.
After returning from deployment in 2015, he represented the Marine Corps at the 18th Canadian International Sniper Concentration in New Brunswick, Canada, and joined the Marine Forces Reserve Shooting Team, competing in 3-gun competitions.
In 2016, he transferred to B Co, Intel Support Bn (ISB). From June 2016 to January 2017, he completed extended Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) orders as the Security Cooperation Team Operations Chief at Marine Forces North in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2017, he deployed as a member of Security Cooperation Team Jordan 17.2, serving as both the Intel Chief and a Security Cooperation Team Chief. Upon his return, he represented the Marine Forces Reserve Shooting Team in regional and national 3-gun competitions and instructed at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Reserve (CMCR) Course and Combat Marksmanship Trainers Reserve (CMTR) Course. In 2020, he was selected as the Course Chief for both the CMTR and CMCR.
SgtMaj Wilson was selected to First Sergeant in 2020 and assigned to D Co, 4th Combat Engineer Bn in July 2020. In June 2023, he completed his tour at 4th Combat Engineer Bn and was reassigned as the Unit Senior Enlisted Leader for Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Also in 2023, he was selected as the Unit Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Marine Forces Reserves Marksmanship Unit (RMU). He was selected to his current rank in 2024 and assigned to MACS-24 in December 2024.
SgtMaj Wilson attended the University of Kentucky, earning a B.S. in Accounting (2009), a B.S. in Economics (2011), and an M.A. in Diplomacy and International Commerce (2013). He continues to study Modern Standard Arabic. His personal awards include two Navy Commendation Medals, a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a silver star device in lieu of a sixth award, a Combat Action Ribbon, and a Bronze Division Match Shooting Badge.