Specialist Bounds was stationed at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska with Troop “A” 1st Squadron 40th Cavalry Regiment 41st BCT, 4TH Infantry Brigade. He had spent a tour in Afghanistan from December 2011 – September 2012. He received the Army Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Ribbon and many other awards and medals.