LTC Bryan C. Herzog (USMA '06)
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.
Proceeds from the LTC Bryan C. Herzog bracelet will be donated to The Gary Sinise Foundation.
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.
Proceeds from the LTC Bryan C. Herzog bracelet will be donated to The Gary Sinise Foundation.
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.
Proceeds from the LTC Bryan C. Herzog bracelet will be donated to The Gary Sinise Foundation.
His West Point years were formative, yet they went by fast, and Bryan would not have wanted it any other way. After graduating in 2006, the nation was at war, and Bryan wanted to do his part as an Airborne Ranger and infantry officer. Bryan and Jenni quickly married, but the demands of the military sending him to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom postponed their ceremony until 2010. By that time, Bryan had accumulated a chest full of medals and awards after making it through the Army’s most demanding training and successfully leading troops in combat. After his wedding, he reflected on his service and made it known that taking Jenni to Hawaii for a future military assignment was a priority.
Bryan quickly rose up through the ranks and eventually did take Jenni to Hawaii, where he was stationed at Schofield Barracks as a brigade S-3 operations officer. Bryan and Jenni were accompanied by their four children: Roen, Maddox, Logan, and Patton. Bryan thought of his children as his greatest accomplishment in life and beamed with pride when he talked about them. Although his ambition and focus remained, those who knew him well could see that he was a changed man. His family made him more content than ever before. The soldiers and leaders of Schofield Barracks were eager to have Bryan come back to Hawaii after the completion of his assignment. He was selected to command 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, and the Herzog family was preparing to return when tragedy unexpectedly and sadly struck. Bryan died preparing for command while training at Fort Leavenworth, KS.
Bryan left a legacy that extends far beyond his 39 years of life. He accomplished far more in those years than most could imagine. Although his passing brought so much sadness, all those who knew and loved him will cherish memories of how he impacted the lives of everyone around him. Bryan was a husband, father, patriot, and a true friend.
— Tad Hickman, Shane Hogan, and Adam Vance: West Point Classmates, Fellow Veterans, and Friends