Harvey Walden IV
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Harvey Walden IV is a United States Marine, Drill instructor
and television celebrity
. He is the great-grandson of Harvey Everett Walden, Sr. (1887–1978,) pastor of Grant Memorial AME Church in Chicago from 1947 until his death at the age of 90.
(MCRD), San Diego, California
. He served as a Drill Instructor at MCRD
, Parris Island, South Carolina
, with platoons setting records in drill, fitness, and marksmanship skills. He retired from active duty in June 2007 at the rank of First Sergeant
. Walden was stationed at Quantico
where he worked at Officer Candidate School
during the summer making Marine Officers and Marine Corps University
at the Command and Staff College
and School of Advanced Warfighting
(prior to his moving on to E Co. 4th Tank Bn in Fort Knox
).
's and ITV
's prime-time shows Fat Club and Celebrity Fit Club. In the 2007 season of Fit Club, during a heated exchange, contestant Dustin Diamond
(the actor commonly known as Screech from Saved by the Bell
) challenged Walden to "physical combat" after threatening Ant as well. Walden responded to the challenge after Dustin refused to follow their diet and exercise plans. Walden got agitated and threatened to "Beat [Dustins] ass.." when Dustin refused to leave the stage. Dustin responded that they could "set up a UFC match" and engage. Walden immediately went off on on Dustin, saying he would "wear his ass out".
He is a father of two children; one boy, Harvey V and one girl, Tiyauna. In 2009 Walden started supporting the UK charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer
joining the Breakthrough Running Club as an online celebrity expert, offering training schedules and advice to runners of all standards http://www.breakthrough.org.uk/running.
Drill instructor
A drill instructor is a non-commissioned officer or Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in the armed forces or police forces with specific duties that vary by country. In the U.S. armed forces, they are assigned the duty of indoctrinating new recruits entering the military into the customs and...
and television celebrity
Celebrity
A celebrity, also referred to as a celeb in popular culture, is a person who has a prominent profile and commands a great degree of public fascination and influence in day-to-day media...
. He is the great-grandson of Harvey Everett Walden, Sr. (1887–1978,) pastor of Grant Memorial AME Church in Chicago from 1947 until his death at the age of 90.
Military career
Walden joined the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17 and completed boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit DepotMarine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is a United States Marine Corps military installation in San Diego, California. It lies between San Diego Bay and Interstate 5, adjacent to San Diego International Airport and the former Naval Training Center San Diego...
(MCRD), San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. He served as a Drill Instructor at MCRD
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is an military installation located within Port Royal, South Carolina, approximately south of Beaufort, the community that is typically associated with the installation. MCRD Parris Island is used for the training of enlisted Marines...
, Parris Island, South Carolina
Parris Island, South Carolina
Parris Island is a former census-designated place , currently a portion of Port Royal in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 4,841 at the 2000 census. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, Parris Island is included within the Beaufort Urban Cluster and the larger...
, with platoons setting records in drill, fitness, and marksmanship skills. He retired from active duty in June 2007 at the rank of First Sergeant
First Sergeant
First sergeant is the name of a military rank used in many countries, typically a senior non-commissioned officer.-Singapore:First Sergeant is a Specialist in the Singapore Armed Forces. First Sergeants are the most senior of the junior Specialists, ranking above Second Sergeants, and below Staff...
. Walden was stationed at Quantico
Marine Corps Base Quantico
Marine Corps Base Quantico, sometimes abbreviated MCB Quantico, is a major United States Marine Corps training base located near Triangle, Virginia, covering nearly in southern Prince William County, northern Stafford County, and southeastern Fauquier County...
where he worked at Officer Candidate School
Officer Candidate School
Officer Candidate School or Officer Cadet School are institutions which train civilians and enlisted personnel in order for them to gain a commission as officers in the armed forces of a country....
during the summer making Marine Officers and Marine Corps University
Marine Corps University
The Marine Corps University reports to the United States Marine Corps Training And Education Command. It was established on August 1, 1989 by General Alfred M...
at the Command and Staff College
Command and Staff College
The Command and Staff College was established in 1907 at Quetta, Balochistan, British Raj, now in Pakistan, and is the oldest and the most prestigious institution of the Pakistan Army. It was established in 1905 in Deolali and moved to its present location at Quetta in 1907 under the name of Quetta...
and School of Advanced Warfighting
United States Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory
The United States Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory was established in 1995, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The organization was originally known as the Commandant's Warfighting Laboratory....
(prior to his moving on to E Co. 4th Tank Bn in Fort Knox
Fort Knox
Fort Knox is a United States Army post in Kentucky south of Louisville and north of Elizabethtown. The base covers parts of Bullitt, Hardin, and Meade counties. It currently holds the Army Human Resources Center of Excellence to include the Army Human Resources Command, United States Army Cadet...
).
Post-active duty
Walden is best known in the UK and US for his role as the expert fitness instructor on VH1VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
's and ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
's prime-time shows Fat Club and Celebrity Fit Club. In the 2007 season of Fit Club, during a heated exchange, contestant Dustin Diamond
Dustin Diamond
Dustin Neil Diamond is an American actor, musician, director, and stand-up comedian best known for his role as Samuel "Screech" Powers in the television shows Saved by the Bell, Good Morning, Miss Bliss, Saved by the Bell: The College Years and Saved by the Bell: The New Class.-Career:Diamond's...
(the actor commonly known as Screech from Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell is an American television sitcom that aired between 1989 and 1993. The series is a retooled version of the 1988 series Good Morning, Miss Bliss, which was itself later folded into the history of Saved by the Bell...
) challenged Walden to "physical combat" after threatening Ant as well. Walden responded to the challenge after Dustin refused to follow their diet and exercise plans. Walden got agitated and threatened to "Beat [Dustins] ass.." when Dustin refused to leave the stage. Dustin responded that they could "set up a UFC match" and engage. Walden immediately went off on on Dustin, saying he would "wear his ass out".
He is a father of two children; one boy, Harvey V and one girl, Tiyauna. In 2009 Walden started supporting the UK charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a United Kingdom charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research, campaigning and education. Its vision is "to work for a future free from the fear of breast cancer".-History:...
joining the Breakthrough Running Club as an online celebrity expert, offering training schedules and advice to runners of all standards http://www.breakthrough.org.uk/running.