Commander
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Ryan H. Allred is a native of Hickory, North Carolina. He received a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2009. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2014. Commissioned through the Health Professions Scholarship Program as a captain in the U.S. Army, LTC Allred completed the 1-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Fort Carson. Subsequent assignments include serving as OIC of Saunders Dental Clinic at the United States Military Academy Dental Health Activity, West Point, New York, the 2-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency, Fort Bragg, NC, commander of the 257th Medical Company (Dental Area Support), Fort Bragg, NC, OIC of Kleber Dental Clinic in Kaiserslautern, Germany, OIC of Landstuhl Specialty Dental Clinic in Landstuhl, Germany, commander of Dental Health Activity-Rheinland Pfalz in Landstuhl, Germany, and Deputy Commander for Dental Services at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
LTC Allred’s military education includes the Army Medical Department Basic Officer Leadership Course, Captains Career Course, Command and General Staff College, and Defense Strategy Course. He has attended the Army Medical Department Junior Leaders and Iron Majors Courses.
LTC Allred’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), the Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Superior Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency – Gold, Expert Field Medical Badge, and Air Assault Badge.
He is a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. LTC Allred holds a master’s degree in oral biology. He is board certified through the American Board of General Dentistry and a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.