Specialist Joey Martens Lenz enlisted in the Army on September 18, 2017, completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina on December 4, 2017, and Advanced Individual Training as a 91D Generator Mechanic at Fort Lee, Virginia on March 7, 2018. He was deployed to the Republic of Korea from October 2019 through February 2020, where he served as a Tactical Power Generator Specialist. He was then stationed at Fort Hood until his death.

Joey was an enthusiastic, caring, and kind young man known for his deep passion for all animals, especially cats and dogs. His humor was contagious, and he never met a stranger. He loved his family with his entire being and was devoted to his mom.

“Some people make your laugh a little louder, your smile a little brighter, and your life a little better. Joey was loved by soldiers, good friends, and family. He made our life better,” recalled his mother.