Biography
CPT Bryan Nematpour was born in Houston, TX and joined the Army in 2006 as a 12Y Geospatial Engineer. He was assigned to the 1st Armor Division Headquarters out of Wiesbaden, Germany, during his enlistment. He deployed twice to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Surge and New Dawn. He was later reassigned to Central Command Headquarters Joint Intelligence Center, out of MacDill Airforce Base, Tampa, FL. He served as the senior sergeant of the J2 Geospatial Intelligence Team.
In 2012, CPT Nematpour was accepted into the Green to Gold program at the University of South Florida Army ROTC. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Organizational Management and his commission as an active-duty Armor Officer. He completed the Armor Basic Officer Leader Course, Army Reconnaissance Course and Stryker Leader Course in 2014. He was assigned to 2-1 Cavalry Squadron, 4ID, where he assumed various tactical leadership positions. As a branch detailed Officer, CPT Nematpour attended the Adjutant General Captain’s Career Course in 2018 and was subsequently assigned to the 1st Aviation Brigade, Fort Novosel, AL, to serve as the Brigade S1. While stationed in AL CPT, Nematpour earned a Master of Public Administration in Human Resource Management before being reassigned to the 5th Senior ROTC Brigade, Fort Sam Houston, TX, where he served again as the Brigade S1. He is the Assistant Professor of Military Science for Saint Mary University ROTC.
CPT Nematpour’s assignments include Mortar Platoon Leader, C/2-1CAV, 1SBCT/4ID
Fort Carson, CO; Scout Platoon Leader, C/2-1CAV, 1SBCT/4ID Fort Carson, CO; Squadron S1 OIC, HHT/2-1CAV, 1SBCT/4ID; Brigade S1 OIC, 1st Aviation Brigade/USAACE Fort Novosel, AL; Brigade S1 OIC, 5th Senior ROTC Brigade/USACC Fort Sam Houston, TX. He has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Surge and New Dawn.
CPT Nematpour currently resides in San Antonio, TX, with his family. He is married to Eryka Nematpour and together, they have three sons, Evan, Emmett and Tobias Nematpour.
Awards and Decorations
CPT Nematpour’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (1OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal (1OLC), the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon (2 OLC), the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Commendation (1OLC), and Honorable Order of Saint George Medal.