Tyler Butterworth

Tyler Butterworth is an American sergeant first class in the Virginia Army National Guard and a civilian police officer. He posts humorous videos on social media depicting aspects of military life, which he uses as a recruitment tool for the National Guard.

Career Butterworth enlisted in the Virginia Army National Guard at 18 years old as an infantryman after being moved by the events of September 11 attacks. His service included a year-long deployment in support of Operation Iraq Freedom, followed by a reconnaissance mission deployment in Iraq. Upon returning, he attended community college while balancing a civilian career and part-time National Guard service. He later joined the National Guard Bureau's marketing team, using platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to reach a younger audience.