BRIGADIER GENERAL TANYA E. SIMMONS
Brigadier General Tanya E. Simmons , a native of Orangeburg, South Carolina, was commissioned through the Bulldog Battalion Army ROTC program at South Carolina State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She also holds a Master of Business Administration in Global Management from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, along with several professional financial management certifications. Throughout her distinguished military career, BG Simmons has served in numerous command and
staff assignments across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Her leadership roles include Deputy Commanding Officer of the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Brigade Commander of the 301st Regional Support Group, Command Inspector General of the 75th Innovation Command, and Commander of the 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Rear Detachment. She has deployed three times in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Spartan Shield.
Meritorious Service Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal. In her civilian career, BG Simmons serves as a lead accountant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska Engineer District, providing financial leadership and operational guidance. She is married to Colonel Kelvin Simmons, and they have one daughter.
Her decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense
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