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Remembering Bryant C. Herzog.
Lieutenant Colonel Bryan C. Herzog passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the age of 39, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he majored in military history. Upon graduation from USMA in May 2006, Bryan was commissioned as an Infantry Officer. He went on to receive an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin in 2017.
Bryan was a very humble soul who achieved a great deal during his career, which included three deployments to combat operations in Iraq. Some of his personal decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (1OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC), Combat Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, Pathfinder Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and other awards for service to our nation.
Bryan was always passionate about working with soldiers. In 2007 Bryan served as a Platoon Leader in Delta Company, 2-14 Infantry in Fort Drum, New York. Following that assignment, he served as a Platoon Leader in the Pathfinder Company, 2-10 Aviation in Fort Drum. In 2010 Bryan served as the Company Commander in Bravo Company, 1-12 CAV in Fort Hood, Texas.
He next commanded Delta Company 1-3 Infantry and the Honor Guard Company in Fort Myer, Virginia. While at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Bryan served as the 3-4 CAV Squadron XO and the 3rd Brigade, 25th ID S3. Following his assignment as a brigade S3, Bryan was selected for service on the Joint Staff.
While serving at the Pentagon, Bryan was selected for Battalion Command and slated to take command of 1-27 Infantry at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii in May 2024.
Bryan is survived by his wife, Jennifer and their four children.