Brian Reed retired from the U.S. Army in 2023 as a Brigadier General after more than 34 years of active-duty service. He was commissioned as an Infantry Officer from the United States Military Academy in 1989. His leadership experience includes commanding the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry (Stryker), and the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. He is a veteran of numerous combat and operational deployments, including tours for Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Uphold Democracy. Complementing his operational background, Brian holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Maryland. He also served in key roles at West Point, including as the Brigade Tactical Officer, Deputy Head of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, and the USMA Chief of Staff. In his final assignment, he served as a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense. Brian now channels his dedication to service as a passionate advocate for active-duty, first responder, and veteran mental health. He puts this advocacy into action through challenging physical endeavors, from a Denali expedition to climbs and hikes in the White Mountains and upstate New York. To raise funds, generate awareness, and honor the fallen, he has completed marathons and half-marathons and is an annual participant in tribute events like the Manion WOD, The Murph Challenge, the Extortion 17 Memorial Run/Ruck, and the CHAD1000X.