A Georgia native, Landon Wilson enlisted in the United States Navy in 2011. While enlisted, he held the position of Cryptologic Technician, Third Class Petty Officer, Information Dominance Warfare Specialist. In 2013, Landon deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He has been featured in print media such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and visual media as produced by TransMilitary. He currently resides in New York City.