LTC Bruce Adams Jr. enlisted in the VA National Guard in 2000 as an 11B and was commissioned
as a Field Artillery Officer in 2003 upon graduation from Virginia Tech.
LTC Adams has served in tactical and training organizations to include the 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), 82nd Airborne Division, 3rd Special Forces Group, 4th brigade
25th Division (Airborne), 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, and the Army’s Combined
Arms Doctrine Directorate.
LTC Adams is also a combat veteran and has deployed twice to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan.
He has also conducted operations within EUCOM area of responsibility, working directly
with partners and allies.
His military education includes Field Artillery Basic Course and Captains Career Course,
Command and General Staff College, Marine Tactical Air Control Party course, Combat
Advisor Training Course, and Jumpmaster course.
He has earned the Combat Action Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge,
and German Jump Wing.