Olen Franklin (Frank) Kelley Jr. joined the United States Army on April 25, 1975. Frank entered the United States Army from Jackson, Mississippi and ended his tour of duty at Fort Rucker, Alabama. During his 20 years of meritorious service, Frank served with elite forces such as the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Italy and the Special Forces Command at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Frank also served as Assistant Principle Instructor of RM1R3lN and Ranger Instructor/Lane Walker at the Mountain Ranger Camp, 2nd Ranger Company, Dahlonega Georgia.

Frank's award and Decorations include:

• Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award)
• Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award)
• Army Achievement Medal (6th Award)
• Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award)
• Army of Occupation Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Armed Forces Expeditionary Meda
• Noncommissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 3
• Army Service Ribbon
• Overseas Service Ribbon
• Combat Infantryman Badge
• Expert Infantryman Badge
• Parachutist Wings
• Master Parachutist Wings
• Pathfinder Badge
• Military Freefall Parachutist Wings
• Ranger Tab
• Special Forces Tab
• French Forces Commando Badge
• Kenaya Parachutist Badge
• Moroccan Parachutist Badge.

Frank retired from active duty May 31, 1995 at the rank of Master Sergeant and completed his final tour of duty in 1999. Frank was a soldier, warrior and a friend deserving of the honor to be placed on the Fallen Ranger Memorial Road.