Military Writer-Editor and Strategic Communicator Benjamin Bryant. Former broadcaster and journalist Bryant, is most recently known for his work as a strategic communications/media relations advisor and speechwriter for senior DoD and U.S. Coast Guard officials and as a managing writer-editor for high profile reports and investigations including those covering the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, 2010 Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal, and others. He has also served as a private consultant for Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Commonwealth of Virginia and for international commercial clients throughout Europe. Since 2013, Bryant has made multiple appearances on the American television news program AMERICA TONIGHT, contributing subject matter expertise and context on military issues of interest. Bryant is also the son of Brigadier General Alber Bryant, Jr; the grandson of Congressional Gold Medal recipient (and original Montford Point Marine) Albert Bryant, Sr. and nephew of novelist Lori Bryant Woolridge.