Hunter was a member of the U.S. Cavalry in the Army, served with the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell. During his career, he completed two combat deployments in Afghanistan, contributing to the security and stability of Paktika and Paktia Provinces. His efforts earned him 2 Army Commendation Medals, a Combat Action Badge, an Army Achievement Medal, and two Presidential Unit Citations. After completing MTT Sniper School, Hunter was promoted to Sergeant and led his platoon as a Dismounted Team Leader. Since separating from the service, he co-founded OPCON Training Solutions and Surplus Americans, a non-profit focused on supporting the veteran community.