Shawn Bryan

Shawn Bryan, a former  Sergeant  of Marines who most recently served in combat in Iraq (2005) and was awarded the Purple Heart combat/wounded medal in that conflict. Sgt. Bryan's service in Iraq was with the Third battalion 25th marines out of Columbus Ohio during OIF3 2005 in the Anbar province in Iraq.

Sgt Bryan originally joined the Marines in 1988 and served five years active duty with 3rd Marines on the West Coast as well as I&I duty in Florida.

The afternoon after 9-11 Bryan re-enlisted with 4th Recon Delta Co and deployed to Anbar in 2005 with 3-25.  He served as the Battalion IO and covered 13 regimental operations around the Anbar province.  Over the course of those ops 3-25 lost 48 Marines and sailors and took out countless terrorists in that area.

Upon returning to the States, Bryan opened a car dealership in New Mexico, and is heavily involved in local veterans affairs. Bryan is the founder of the "War on Terror" memorial currently being built in Albuquerque, New Mexico to memorialize New Mexico military members who have given their life protecting our Country in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Shawn Bryan is a strong family man, married with two children and three step-children all under the age of 15. Bryan volunteers in all their athletic and academic endeavors, especially when it gives the kids a little taste of Marine boot camp.  

Bio Questionnaire:

Where were you born?  Mineral Wells, TX

Where are you from and do you still have family that lives there?  I grew up in Florida and all natural family still lives there.

Where do you live now and for how long have you lived there?  Albuquerque, NM for 13 years

Where did you go to High School?  Graham, TX

Where did you go to college?  If you worked at one place for a while in High School or college list that too:  N/A

Where does your spouse (if you have one) work?  Car Shop Dealership - Owner as well as

 CDS Holdings- Partner

CSD Automotive- Partner

C+S Recovery- Partner

News Anchor- 20 years- Retired- Works in my businesses now.

Do you have any military bases in your area, if so, which ones?  Kirtland Air Force Base

Do you have big companies in your area that are pro mission?  N/A

Please list any and all affiliations with groups/organizations, etc:  VFW, Purple Heart Association. Director of New Mexico Fallen Hero's Memorial

Where did you serve in Iraq and for how long?  (please list all places)  Anbar Province- All over, Feb. 05 - Oct 05

What are 2 distinct/unique stories or events that occurred while you were serving?  Served with 3rd BN 25th Marines in Anbar. During seven months of fighting out unit lost 48 marines/sailors. Anbar was the most volatile areas at that time, now it is one of Americas greatest stories of success.

Why are you a member of Vets For Freedom?  Our country has been manipulated long enough by liberal entities that don't tell the truth, VFF is a group that is willing to challenge those groups in order to protect our Americans on the ground. I am a member even though we are not there we still have a war to fight here at home.

Why are you returning to where you once served?  In 2005 we lost 48 brave men. Most of whom I knew. We have now seen a massive change in Anbar and I believe Americans need to know that we are seeing progress in what was one of the worst areas, and that those amazing marines/ sailors did not die in vain.

What do you hope to accomplish from your embed?  To show Americans and the world the truth of what we have done.

What would you like the American people to know about the War on Terror?  Progress for a suppressed people and pride in our troops.