Darin was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army in 1988. Epps attended airborne training in Ft. Benning in Columbus, GA,  He earned his airborne wings in the summer of 1987,

 

His first duty station was at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Tx. In 1989, Lt. Epps was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division in FT. Hood, TX. Epps was a platoon leader in the 4/5 Air Defense Artillery Battery.

 

In 1990. Lt. Epps was assigned to Southwest Asia for Operation Desert Shield/ Operation Desert Storm. Darin Epps excelled immediately as a Platoon Leader in Operation Desert Storm. Darin Epps was awarded the Bronze  Star Medal for valor in combat.

 

Lt. Epps was promoted to Company Executive Officer in 1991. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1992.

 

Service Timeline:

 

1986:   Started ROTC Training at Francis Marion College

1987:   Attended Officer Training Schooll at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina

1987:   Graduated Airborne School

1988:   Become Batallion Commander the  highest ranking cadet at FMC ROTC

1988:   Commissioned as a 2nd LT. in US Army

1989:   Assigned to Ft. Bliss for Air Defense Artillery training

1990:   Platoon Leader in 1st Calvary Division

1990:   Served in Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm

1991:   Promoted to the rank of 1st LT.

1991:   Awarded Bronze Star Medal

1991:   Promoted to Company Executive Officer

1992:   3 year commitment to US Army concluded