Charles L Tilton II was born in Kerrville, Texas. After graduating high school, Charlie attended Texas Lutheran University (TLU) where he discovered his passion for teaching and coaching. While pursuing his degree, the terrorist attack occurred on September 11th and Charlie immediately put his education on hold and enlisted in the US Army on September 12th. The Tilton family has a long lineage of military service that includes the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War (both sides), WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. Charlie felt obligated to carry on the family tradition. His first assignment was with the 82nd Airborne Division. Upon returning from Iraq, Charlie attended Special Warfare Training and graduated in March of 2007 earning the coveted Green Beret. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group. Charlie has also had the privilege of serving as an instructor at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School. Charlie is married and has one son.
