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Colonel Bradley Frank received his commission as a second lieutenant through the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. After graduating from the Armor Officer Basic Course, he served as a Tank Platoon Leader, Mortar Platoon Leader, Tank Company Executive Officer, and Assistant Operations Officer with the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment. During this time, he deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Upon completion of his active-duty obligation, Frank joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an Assistant Operations Officer for the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Division. Later he transferred to the New York Army National Guard and commanded B Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, part of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
As a major, he held several positions on the Army Staff. After two years at the Pentagon, he returned to New York and was assigned as the Assistant Operations Officer with the 153rd Troop Command in Buffalo.
In April 2017, he volunteered to join the newly formed Main Command Post Operational Detachment of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) as a liaison officer and was mobilized in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. While deployed, Frank served as the Deputy Director, Security Sector Reform Group at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. In this role, he was responsible for reforming Iraq's security sector by fostering relationships within the Government of Iraq and numerous international partners including NATO and the United Nations.
Following his most recent deployment to Iraq, Frank led the 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry Regiment at Niagara Falls, N.Y. During his command, the squadron mobilized to support New York State's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and then to provide security within the National Capital Region following the events of January 6, 2021.
He is a graduate of the Cavalry Leaders Course, the Command and General Staff College, and the Defense Strategy Course. Frank holds a Bachelor of Science degree from West Point, a Master of Business Administration from St. Bonaventure University, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (2nd award), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award), and numerous other federal, state, and foreign awards and decorations.
In his civilian career, Frank is a Program Manager for New York's Energy Research and Development Authority located at the West Valley Demonstration Project.
Current as of October 11, 2023
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