Eric Bruns

About Eric Bruns

I’ve spent the past 18+ years working in defense environments where execution matters and timelines don’t move. My work has focused on coordinating complex efforts across multiple organizations, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring priorities translate into action. I’ve supported senior military leadership, managed large portfolios of programs, and worked across international partners in environments where conditions shift and decisions carry real consequences.

Experience

1. Deputy Chief, U s Military Training Mission - Joint Advisory Division

   United States Army Reserve

   Feb 2025 — Present · Riyadh, SA

   Deputy Chief of the Joint Advisory Division, United States Military Training Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Lead the cross-functional team of joint military advisors providing advisory and training support to the Saudi Joint Staff and Joint Forces Command. Oversee and coordinate with our Foreign Military Sales (FMS) branch that manages the largest FMS portfolio in the world to ensure timely and effective implementation with the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces.Additionally, serve as primary joint operations advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Joint Staff and Joint Forces Command. Advise and train multiple Saudi general officers and their staff on the development, organization and implementation of their transformation to a joint operating model.

Education

• Virginia Military Institute

  Bachelor of Arts - BA