Third Brigade has had a history of excellent leadership.

The primary purpose of this page is to list and highlight the former leaders of the Third Brigade.

If you have a photo or more information please contact the Brigade Staff.


Sean Caughman
CPT, SFMC (A)
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???? – 1995 – ????
Byron Flynt
COL, SFMC (A)
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??-1997-??
Robyn A. Winans
LTC, SFMC (A)
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???? – APR 2000
Alex Trevino, Jr
COL, SFMC (A)
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??-2001-??
Jeff Schnoor
BGN, SFMC (A)
347MSG/2BN
2008??- 30 APR 2010
John Johnston
BDR, SFMC (A)
308MSG/2 BN
01 MAY 2010 – 22 JUN 2011
Christopher O’Banion
COL, SFMC (A)
314MSG/2BN
23 JUN 2011 – JUL 2011
Michael Tolleson
COL, SFMC (A)
300MSG/2BN
?? JUL 2011 – JUN 2013
Samuel Black
GEN, SFMC (R)
318MSG/2BN
10 JUL 2013 – 18 MAR 2014
Edward C. Tunis III
LGN, SFMC (A)
327MSG/1 BN
20 APR 2014 – 31 AUG 2020
Jeremy Carsten
BGN, SFMC (A)
301MSG/2 BN
01 SEP 2020 – 28 APR 2021