SFC (Retired) Daryl Malone enlisted in the US Army Alabama National Guard in February 2002 as an all-wheeled vehicle mechanic. After two years in the National Guard, SFC Malone became an active-duty service member in January 2004.

SFC Malone is a graduate of Army Recruiter Course, Basic Leadership Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leader Course, Army Basic Instructor Course, and Small Group Instructor Training Course.

SFC Malone’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (6th award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd award), Good Conduct Medal (6th award), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Defense Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (1 bronze star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (4th award), and the Army Recruiter Badge.

SFC Malone earned an Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies from the University of Arkansas Grantham. 

SFC Malone resides in Humble, TX.