Mat Best

Mat Best
Born
Mathew Alfred Best

C. 1987
Occupation(s)Internet personality
Entrepreneur
Actor
Soldier (formerly)
Years active2012–present
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service2004–2008
Rank Sergeant
Unit 2nd Ranger Battalion
75th Ranger Regiment
Battles / warsIraq War
War in Afghanistan

Mathew Alfred Best is an American internet personality, entrepreneur, and a former United States Army Ranger. Best joined the United States Army shortly after graduating high school, eventually serving five deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, before working as a private contractor for the Central Intelligence Agency. He operates a popular comedy-centric YouTube channel, has starred in a self-made movie, and published a best-selling book, a memoir of his military service written with two other authors. Best is also a co-founder of Black Rifle Coffee Company.