1LT Dylan A.J. Richardson hails from Savannah, MO and enlisted into the United States Army National Guard on 15August 2013. He then earned his commission through Accelerated Officer Candidate School at Camp Rapid, SD in2017. In November of 2020, 1LT Richardson would transition to Active-Duty service as a Dietitian and attend the U.S. Military-Baylor Graduate Program in Nutrition (GPN). MILITARY AND CIVILIAN EDUCATION: 1LT Richardson graduated from Signal Basic Officer Leadership Course in 2019, Joint Field Nutrition Operations course in 2021, and the GPN in 2022. He received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree with a major in Dietetics in 2019 and a Master’s of Science Degree in Nutrition in 2022 from the Baylor University. AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: 1LT Richardson’s military awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge, and the Norwegian Foot March Badge. 1LT Richardson currently resides in Clarksville, TN with his wife Breann, and son Zion. He is very passionate about nutrition, fitness, football, and outdoorsmanship. During his time off he enjoys spending time with his family outdoors and cooking.