SSG Christopher Bender
Name: Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Bender
Hometown: Wendell, N.C.
Unit: 70th Division, infantryman and observer/controller/ trainer
Education:
- graduated Davie County High School, Mocksville, N.C., 2005
- graduated Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, N.C., 2005
Personal: enjoys snowboarding, crossfit and traveling
Military overview:
- 10 ys service
- deployed to Iraq (2 times) and Afghanistan
- Ranger and Drill Sergeant qualified
- every male in family for several generations has served in the military
- “Serving in the Army has made me grow as a leader and a better civilian to serve my community.”
View photos and videos of SSG Bender on the Army Reserve Flickr Page.
Robin Gibson-Brown said
Chris,
I wanted to let you know you did a great job in the course and pulled out an A. YEHH!!! Hope you do well in the “Best Warrior” Competition.
Good Luck
G-Brown
Ivy Sherrard said
Hey AIRBORNE RANGER!!!
I know that you will do wonderful in this competition! Show ‘em why RANGERS LEAD THE WAY and AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!!! ARMY STRONG Baby!!!
AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!! HOOAH!!
Much love from Sin City Las Vegas!!!
SSG Ivy “AIRBORNE” Sherrard
314th/653rd Best Warrior 2010
LTC Mark A. Teachey said
SSG Bender, I am honored to have had you working in my command at Regional Training Center-West. I know that you will give 110% at this event and other challenges that will present themselves. Stay true to yourself and Strong in the Army Values!! God Speed!!
J. Henderson said
My brother and always my friend, you have demonstrated what some sgt’s fail to realize and that is what is meant by Be Know Do…a true NCO. As you move forward in your civilian and military career, know in your heart that those 13 stars and breast plate obligates you to continue to show the world what right looks like. I love you brother, however it’s my turn to shine..lol. but with you as a sponsor…i can only say thanks and WOW!!!!