From Forged in Fire to Oregon Guard: Sword Maker Finds New Purpose in Military Service
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From Forged in Fire to Oregon Guard: Sword Maker Finds New Purpose in Military Service
Oregon Army National Guard Pvt. Mark Howland, a former "Forged in Fire" reality TV contestant and professional sword maker, enlisted at age 31 to provide structure and benefits for his young family while pursuing his blacksmithing passion. The Medford resident plans to use earnings from basic training, AIT, and his enlistment bonus to invest in a proper blacksmithing shop for his business, Shrikes Forge, demonstrating how Guard service allows ci…
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