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 an MTT attached to the 1st Infantry Division and 2007 -2008 as a CA Team Sergeant attached to the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. SFC Bryan is now assigned to 2-319th 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.

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

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