John Kipley Jr. enlisted in the U.S. Army in May of 2001. After completing his initial entry training and Airborne School, John became a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade as an Airborne Infantryman. After deploying multiple times including one combat tour in Iraq, John decided to take a break from his military service to attend college. John received a Bachelors Degree in Management and Leadership from Bluefield College. John then enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve, joining the Military Police Corps and spent 5 years as a Drill Sergeant transforming american citizens into soldiers. John is a Certified NRA Pistol Instructor and the Owner of Shepherd Defense.
Shepherd Defense is proudly located in Richmond, VA.