Trey Drummer was born on January 20, 1976, in Chestertown, Maryland. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in September 1994, and was trained in the Security Police career field. After completing basic training, the Law Enforcement Police Academy, and Ground Base Defense School, SRA Drummer served at Misawa AB, Japan. During his time in the Air Force he served as an Installation Entry Controller and Law Enforcement Patrolman, Dispatcher, and as an Investigator. SRA Drummer was honorably discharged from the Air Force in November 1999.