Donald Bryan was commissioned as a second lieutenant while in medical school, and entered active duty as an orthopedic surgeon in 1974. He retired in 1997 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Donald Bryan was commissioned as a second lieutenant while in medical school, and entered active duty as an orthopedic surgeon in 1974. He retired in 1997 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.


(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Donald W. Bryan, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, Air Force Medical Operations Agency, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., from 1995 to 1997. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bryan culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.