Ranger Gary Horton, a Florida native who now resides in Alabama, is a graduate of Miami Christian College. While in college and after graduation, he directed a seven-state juvenile rehabilitation program. Gary also served as a co-director of a high school assembly program designed to help young people deal with their problems. His interest in troubled youth eventually led him to work with juveniles within the Florida state prison system.
In 1972, Gary joined the U. S. Army and served with the elite Army Airborne Rangers. After leaving the service, Gary renewed his commitment to young people by dedicating his time and talents to creating the phenomenally successful, American Freedom Assembly, which brings pride, hope and optimism to a generation in short supply. Gary was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1978 by Berachah Church in Houston, Texas