Major Mike Metcalf was born in Korea and raised in an Army family. He is a graduate of the University of North Alabama. He was in ROTC, a member of the football team where he played running back and became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. From there he Commissioned as a Signal Corps Officer and was assigned directly into 3rd Special Forces Group in 2003. He attended Airborne School (2004), Ranger School (2005), Static Line Jump Master Course (2008) and Captain's Career Course (2008). He also attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection (2010) and was invited to attend the Special Forces Qualification Course (2011) where he earned his Green Beret.

Mike has led Soldiers at all levels to include Airborne, Ranger, Special Forces, and Signal and Observer Control Trainer units. His deployments while serving in 3rd Special Forces Group include multiple deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and assignments as the Commander of several Joint Task Forces in support of our Nation's National Security.

His numerous awards and decorations include Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, Parachutist Badge, Jumpmaster Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Ribbon, Army Achievement Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon, and Army Valorous Unit Citation Ribbon.

Mike passed peacefully at his home in Winter Garden, FL on August 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Leah Metcalf, their two sons Kameryn Metcalf and Kaden Metcalf, his parents Randall Metcalf and Sun Hwa Metcalf, sister Mignon Metcalf, and brother Myron Metcalf. Mike's hobbies included traveling, fishing, coaching football at all levels, mentoring youth, and everything related to the University of Alabama football program…ROLL TIDE.