Stephen F. Austin State University

LTC Todd Reichert - Chair/Professor of Military Science

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Todd Reichert graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Completing his time at Texas A&M as a Distinguished Military Graduate, LTC Reichert was commissioned into the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer, and later transitioned to the Military Intelligence field. LTC Reichert also holds a Masters Degree in Management from Central Michigan University.

LTC Reichert has served in numerous Army units including the 3rd Infantry Division (Germany), the 82nd Airborne Division (Fort Bragg, North Carolina) and the 10th Mountain Division (Fort Drum, New York). He also served as an ROTC instructor at Texas A&M. While recently assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, LTC Reichert served two tours in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His decorations include two Bronze Star Medals and two Meritorious Service Medals. He has also earned the Master Parachutist Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, and the Expert Infantryman Badge.

MSG James Wright - Senior Military Instructor

Master Sergeant (MSG) James Wright, a native of Charleston, South Carolina, began his career in the Army in 1983 when he enlisted as a Field Artillery Soldier, and attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Throughout his career, MSG Wright has held numerous technical and leadership positions within the Field Artillery branch, including Gunner, Howitzer Section Chief, Drill Sergeant and Battery First Sergeant.

MSG Wright has served in a variety of units around the world, including the 4th Infantry Division (Fort Carson, Colorado), the 3rd Infantry Division and 1st Armored Division (both in Germany) and the 25th Infantry Division (Hawaii). He has also served as a unit evaluator at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, and has held numerous positions at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, including service as a Drill Sergeant. He has participated in numerous deployments, including Bosnia and two deployments to Iraq.

His decorations include the Bronze Star Medal and four Meritorious Service Medals. He has also earned the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Master Fitness qualification. MSG Wright holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Trinity University.

MAJ Bruce Daniel - Executive Officer (XO) & Enrollment Advisor

Major (MAJ) Bruce Daniel graduated from Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Completing his time at LSUS as a Distinguished Military Graduate, MAJ Daniel was commissioned into the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer, and later transitioned to the Signal Corps field.

MAJ Daniel has served in numerous Army units including the 3rd Infantry Division (Germany), the 1st Cavalry Division (Ft Hood, Texas), 2nd Infantry Division (Camp Stanley, South Korea), and 3rd Signal Brigade (Fort Hood, Texas). He also served as an ROTC instructor at Lock Haven University, Pennsylvania. While assigned to the 3rd Signal Brigade, MAJ Daniel served one tour in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His decorations include four Meritorious Service Medals. He has also earned the Airborne Badge and the expert Infantryman Badge.

MSG Brent McConnell - Military Instructor

Master Sergeant (MSG) Brent McConnell, a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, began his career in the Army in 1986.  He enlisted as an Infantry Soldier and attended One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Benning, Georgia.  Throughout his career, MSG McConnell has held numerous Soldier and Leadership positions within the Infantry branch, including Radio Telephone Operator (RTO), M60 Gunner, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and Drill Sergeant.

MSG McConnell has served in numerous Army units including 10th Mountain Division (FT. Drum, New York), 7th Infantry Division (Fort Ord, California and Fort Lewis, Washington), and two assignments to the 101st Airborne Division Air assault (Fort Campbell, Kentucky), 25th Infantry Division (Hawaii) also a Drill Sergeant at Fort Knox, Kentucky.  He has several deployments including Cuba, Honduras, Australia and a tour in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

His decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, and three Meritorious Service Medals.  He also earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.

CPT Corey Roberts - Assistant Professor of Military Science (APMS) & Military Instructor

Captain (CPT) Corey A. Roberts graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and was commissioned into the U.S. Army as a Military Intelligence Officer.

Having served four years as an enlisted member of the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, Kansas, CPT Roberts entered ROTC through the Green-to-Gold program. Upon completion of Officer Basic Course at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, he was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, under the 25th Infantry Division. He served two tours under the 25th ID, one in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and one in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Parachutist Badge, and the Combat Action Badge.

CPT Josh Boyett - Assistant Professor of Military Science (APMS) & Enrollment Advisor

Captain (CPT) Joshua A Boyett graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. Completing his time at SFASU as a Distinguished Military Graduate, CPT Boyett was commissioned into the U.S. Army as an Engineer Officer. CPT Boyett has served in several Army units including the 82nd Airborne Division (Fort Bragg, NC), 19th Engineer Battalion (Fort Knox, KY) and the 20th Engineer Brigade (Fort Bragg, NC) While assigned to the 19th, CPT Boyett served a tour in Northern iraq in support of Operation iraqi Freedom. His decorations include one Bronze Star Medal, one Army Commendation Medal and one Army Achievement Medal. He has also earned the Parachutist Badge.

2LT Cliff Meyer

Second Lieutenant (2LT) Cliff Meyer graduated from Stephan F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Completing his time at SFA, 2LT Meyer was commissioned into the U.S. Army as an Armor Officer, and will later transition to the Military Intelligence field. Before getting his commission as an active duty officer, 2LT Meyer served in the Texas Army National Guard as a Field Artillery Cannon Crewman attending both Basic Training and AIT at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. He later took a leadership role in the same unit as a Cadet. After completing his Armor Officer Branch Course (OBC) at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, 2LT Meyer will be assigned to the 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry DIV at Ft. Lewis, Washington.

Mr. Samuel Gardner - Supply Technician

Mrs. Sonnie Mosier - Administrative Assistant