LB Galbearth Jr.

L.B. Galbearth Jr. is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel celebrated for his dedication to military service, having completed Army Basic Training in 1986 at age 17 and serving in roles such as battalion executive officer and Hospital Center Operations Officer. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Missouri Western State University in 1994, where he received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2024, and holds a graduate certificate in emergency and disaster management. Galbearth has been a speaker at events like Black History Month at his alma mater.