Bo is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where in 2001 he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering. Immediately upon graduation, Bo was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Army with the Rank of 2nd Lieutenant, assigned to serve alongside Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, an M-109A6 Paladin Howitzer unit posted in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. During his service, he admirably served as the Battery Fire Direction Officer,Battery Platoon Leader, and Battery Executive Officer. While serving on active duty, Bo sustained a career ending injury, resulting in being Honorably Discharged from the Army in February 2003. Due to the injuries he sustained, Bo is a Service-Disabled Veteran with a 40% Disability Rating.