Born in southern Louisiana, Trent graduated from Pearl River High School, May 1996.
Two week after graduation, he shipped to Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, where he underwent 12 weeks of Marine Corps Basic Training. After graduation, he was assigned to the 4th Marine Division, New Orleans, as a reserve Marine.
Trent officially augmented to the active duty Marine Corps on Dec. 19, 1997, and was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs office.
During his eleven-year career as a U.S. Marine, Trent acted as a combat correspondent, public affairs chief, marketing and public affairs chief and community relations coordinator. He served as a Marine with the 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Recruiting Station Charleston (West Virginia) and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Trent left the Marine Corps January 6, 2008 and began working for QinetiQ-North America as the Web Content Manger for Marine Forces Reserves, May 12, 2008.
During his spare time Trent collaborates with his girlfriend (paranormal author Kayden McLeod), writes horror and is going to school for a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
He currently lives in southern Louisiana with his two awesome children.