SFC Donald B. Bryan

MS I Instructor, Infantry 

Awards and Decorations  

• Bronze Star Medal  (with one  Oak Leaf Cluster) 
• Army Commendation Medal    
• Army Achievement Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters) 
• Good Conduct Medal 
• Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal  
• Joint Meritorious Unit Award 
• National Defense Service Medal  
• Korean Defense Service Medal  
• Iraqi Campaign Medal    
• Global War on Terror Service Medal   
• Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal   
• Overseas Ribbon (with one Oak Leaf Cluster) 
• Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with “M” device)   
• NATO Medal 
• Combat Infantry  Badge   
• Drill Sergeant  Badge 

Career Path  

SFC Donald Bryan is originally from Buchanan, Virginia.  In May 1991, he graduated from The College of William and Mary with a BA in History and Government.  He served four years on active duty as a tanker with duty stations in Korea and Fort Riley, Kansas.  After graduating college he joined the Army Reserve and served as a drill sergeant for three years.  After a nine year break in service SFC Bryan once again joined the Army Reserve in September of 2003 and has since served two tours in Iraq: 2004-2005 as a MTT attached to the 1^st Infantry Division and 2007 -2008 as a CA Team Sergeant attached to the 2^nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.  SFC Bryan is now assigned to 2-319^th Regiment (USAR) in Covington, VA as a Senior Instructor.  SFC Bryan is also currently assigned as an Assistant Professor of Military Science at the Marshall-New Market Army ROTC Battalion at Virginia Military Institute.  

Personal  

SFC Bryan is married to the former Kristin Rea from Catawba Virginia.  They have 2 children, Emily (11) and Morgan (9).