Military Branch: Army; Rank: SFC

Summary:

He was assigned to the 16th Ordnance Battalion, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.

After basic training in 1985, Sgt. Armstead became an Army machinist, serving at Fort Knox, Ky.; in the Republic of Korea; and at Fort Campbell, Ky.

In July 1999, he was assigned to Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Md., where he served as an instructor/writer, annex chief and test control officer

Life Achievements/ Recognitions:

He was the kind of man who made friends easily, reached out to others, and always put those he loved first.