Lt. Col. Bryan G. Rollins is the Director of Inspections and Future Missions at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center (TEC), McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee. In this role, he directs the center’s inspection program, implementing expectations, instructions, and directives. He is responsible for future missions, directly supporting the Director of the Air National Guard and the Air National Guard Readiness Center commander’s strategic plans and initiatives.
Lt. Col. Rollins entered the Air Force in June 1996. He began his career as an aircraft maintenance apprentice and progressed through a variety of operational and leadership positions across maintenance, in-flight refueling, space and missile operations, and cyberspace warfare. His early career included service as an assistant crew chief and B-52 aircraft mechanic at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. He later transitioned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson ANGB, Tennessee, and performed as an assistant crew chief on KC-135 aircraft, then he subsequently served as an in-flight refueling craftsman. In February 2010, Lt. Col. Rollins earned his commission through the Academy of Military Science–Air National Guard. Following his commission, he held roles in space and satellite communications operations before transitioning to cyberspace operations. Prior to his current assignment, the Lt. Col. served as the Chief of Strategy Plans, 119th Cyber Operations Squadron, McGhee Tyson ANGB, Tennessee.
Over his career, Lt. Col. Rollins has deployed in support of contingency and training operations, completing 53 temporary duty assignments totaling more than 740 days, including over 200 days overseas. His service reflects broad operational expertise across aircraft maintenance, in-flight refueling operations, space and missile operations, and cyber warfare.
EDUCATION
2001 Bachelor of Science, Aerospace/Avionics Science Technology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Extended Campus, Daytona Beach, Fla.
2003 Airman Leadership School, by correspondence
2008 Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, I.G. Brown Training and Education Center, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn.
2015 Master of Science, Social Work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn.
2017 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2021 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 1996 – February 1997, Student, 362nd Training Squadron, Shepherd Air Force Base, Texas
2. February 1997 – August 2000, Assistant Crew Chief, B-52H, 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale AFB, La.
3. August 2000 – June 2001, B-52 Aircraft Mechanic, 93rd Bomb Squadron, Barksdale AFB, La.
4. June 2001 – February 2003, Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman, 134th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, McGhee Tyson Air
5. National Guard Base, Tenn.
6. February 2003 – December 2009, In-Flight Refueling Craftsman, 151st Air Refueling Squadron, McGhee Tyson ANGB, Tenn.
7. February 2010 – July 2014, Satellite Communications and Control Officer, 119th Command and Control Squadron, McGhee Tyson
ANGB, Tenn.
8. July 2014 – present, Combat Operations Officer, 119th Cyber Operations Squadron, McGhee Tyson ANGB, Tenn.
9. October 2024 – present, Director of Inspections, I.G. Brown Training and Education Center, McGhee Tyson ANGB, Tenn.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman August 14, 1996
Airman First Class June 14, 1997
Senior Airman February 14, 1999
Staff Sergeant October 15, 2003
Technical Sergeant June 1, 2006
Second Lieutenant February 19, 2010
First Lieutenant February 19, 2012
Captain February 19, 2014
Major April 7, 2018
Lieutenant Colonel April 7, 2025
(Current as of November 2025)