Zack Harrison is a former U.S. Army Green Beret and member of a Special Missions Unit. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, he developed astrong sense of teamwork early in life through competitive athletics. After graduating high school, Zack attended Elon University, where he played football and earned a degree in History. He later returned to Virginia to coach football and baseball while teaching U.S. History at the middle school level. Following the attacks of September 11th, Zack enlisted in the U.S. Army with the goal of becoming a Green Beret and serving in the fight against terrorism. Upon completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course, he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, where he served as a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant. During this time, he deployed twice to Afghanistan. Zack was later selected for 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta. After completing the Operator Training Course, he conducted two additional combat deployments with the unit. He subsequently transitioned into an instructor role within the Special Warfare Training Group, serving as the Primary Close Quarters Battle instructor for the Special Forces Regiment. In 2014, Zack transitioned from active duty into the private sector, where he has worked extensively as a marksmanship and tactics instructor, training law enforcement personnel and agencies across the country. Over the course of his career, he has trained thousands of law enforcement officers. Zack is the Owner and President of Ascension Training & Consulting LLC, a tactical training company founded in December 2025. Through Ascension, he remains committed to delivering elite-level training and continuing to serve those who protect and defend our communities.