Michael Reilly, Colonel, USMC

Col. Michael D. Reilly ‘94 graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor of science in Economics, and later earned a master’s degree in ancient history from American Military University (AMU) as well as a master’s degree in strategy and joint campaign planning from the Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS). Col. Reilly has served over 26 years of activity duty as a US Marine Corps Officer in all three Marine Expeditionary Forces serving as an Infantry Officer, Intelligence Officer, and Planner. He has commanded at the Platoon, Company, Battalion, and Installation levels with two combat deployments to Afghanistan and was stationed in Japan for seven total years. Currently, Col. Reilly serves as the Professor of Naval Science/Commanding Officer of the NROTC Unit at Texas A&M.

Outside of his work career, Col. Reilly is an avid Crossfit athlete, enjoys adventure races, time with his family, and practicing Japanese kendo (2^nd degree black belt) and iaido (1st degree black belt).