U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr., Phoenix Police Officer Collapsed During Training

Last week, 2nd Lt. Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr. collapsed during the running portion of an Army fitness test, in preparation for the Basic Officer Leader Course.

He served as a Phoenix Police officer since 2017 in his civilian life, and as a member of the 850th Military Police Battalion with the Arizona Army National Guard since 2013. He enlisted at the age of 17, served as an MP, was commissioned through the Arizona State University ROTC program and held a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from ASU. He was a Minuteman Scholar and recipient of the Army Achievement medal, National Defense Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. “Lieutenant Bryant was a well-respected officer,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Noel Chun, 850th Battalion Commander. “He always wanted to be a police officer and an MP, and it showed in his actions. He was a very motivated Soldier, and we will miss him.” according to his obituary Here

National Guard: We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own, 2nd Lt. Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr., a member of the 850th MP BN and an officer with the Phoenix Police Department. Our condolences go to his family, friends and fellow soldiers. 2nd Lt. Bryant was a graduate of ASU Army ROTC Program and prior enlisted military police soldier.