Braxton developed a love for sports, service, and diversity throughout his youth. After completing his B.S. English at the US Naval Academy, he was commissioned in the US Marine Corps. While serving as an Infantry Officer for ten years across the globe, including the Middle East, the South Pacific, and East Asia, leading units from ten to a thousand, he has gained a unique perspective concerning the human condition and the value of life. Braxton puts a premium on leadership, education, and innovating the most efficient, effective way to solve a problem while maintaining creativity and objectivity in the process.