Glen Eric Melin II received his degree in Business Management at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi in 2010. He also earned his commission through Army ROTC as an Infantry Officer.
Following Infantry training and Ranger school, Glen deployed with the 1st Armored Division to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 12-13. Upon return from deployment, Glen attended the Special Forces Qualification Course, where he earned his Green Beret. He was then assigned to Ft. Carson, Colorado as the commander of Operational Detachment - Alpha 0225 in 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Glen deployed to Afghanistan under Resolute Support Mission VIII, and then to Romania in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. Glen was then selected and trained as a Jedburgh operator. He served as a detachment commander of Operational Detachment - Golf 0431, and finished his career as the Jedburgh company Executive Officer.
In 2022, after 11 years of service, Glen made the decision to leave the military and focus on his family. He is the father of three children: Sydney, Glen III (G3), and Serenity. Glen regularly trains, teaches, and competes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His hobbies also include stand-up comedy, weightlifting, woodworking, boating, and snowboarding. In 2023, Glen set his sights on a career as an Investment Advisor and subsequently was hired by NOVA Financial Services in Colorado Springs.