Colonel Brian R. Low is the is the Commander of the 341st Mission Support Group, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. As Commander, he delivers critical warfighting and peacetime support to the 341st Missile Wing. The group is comprised of 1,100+ personnel and provides premier service, support, and innovative programs in the areas of engineering and construction, contracting, disaster preparedness, personnel administration, force development, recreation facilities, dining, lodging, housing, communication services, cyber operations, transportation, supply, and ensures worldwide contingency force readiness.
Colonel Low was previously the Director, Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection for Headquarters, Fifth Air Force, Yokota Air Base, Japan. In this position, he developed and fostered bilateral relationships and interoperability to support contingency operations in the Pacific region and for the defense of Japan. He administered host nation construction programs, environmental, real estate, and strategic basing programs with U.S. Forces Japan and the Government of Japan supporting three bases and 53,000 military and civilian personnel. Additionally, he oversaw contingency and joint security operations, antiterrorism planning, and bilateral security training. Finally, he provided oversight of base support plans, and logistics and maintenance support for U.S. Air Forces in Japan.
Colonel Low received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and commission through the Reserve Officers Training Program at Utah State University in 2003. Since commissioning, he has served in a variety of positions at the Air Staff, MAJCOM and squadron levels, including three squadron commands as the Civil Engineer Squadron Commander at Osan Air Base, Korea and F.E. Warren AFB, WY and as an Air Officer Commanding over Cadet Squadron 13 at the United States Air Force Academy, CO. He deployed three times in support of both Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM.
Colonel Low is married to Alicia and has four children Nathan, Joshua, Kaden and Adeline.
EDUCATION
2003 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Utah State University, Logan UT
2007 Master of Science in Engineering Management, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright- Patterson AFB, OH
2008 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2013 Air Command and Staff College (by correspondence)
2015 Master of Science in Leadership and Counseling, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
2021 Air War College (by correspondence)
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Jun 2003 - Jun 2004, Maintenance Engineering Officer, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA
2. Jun 2004 - Jul 2005, Chief, Maintenance Engineering, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA
3. Jul 2005 - Mar 2007, Student, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
4. Mar 2007 - Jul 2008, Readiness Flight Commander, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
5. Jul 2008 - Jun 2010, Operations Flight Commander, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
6. Jun 2010 - Apr 2012, Command MILCON Programmer, A7, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley- Eustis, VA
7. Apr 2012 - May 2013, Chief, Ground Basing, A5/8/9, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
8. May 2013 - May 2014, Executive Officer, A7, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
9. May 2014 - May 2015, Student, Air Officer Commanding Program, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
10. May 2015 - Jun 2017, Commander, Cadet Squadron 13, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
11. Jun 2017 - Oct 2018, Energy Management Program Lead, DCS/Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
12. Oct 2018 - Jun 2021, Commander, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
13. Jul 2021 - Jul 2023, Commander, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
14. Jul 2023 - May 2024, Deputy Commander, 51st Mission Support Group, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
15. Jun 2024 - Jul 2025, Director Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection, Headquarters Fifth Air Force, Yokota Air Base, Japan
16. Jul 2025 - Present, Commander, 341st Mission Support Group, Malmstrom AFB, MT
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with seven oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal
Meritorious Unit Award
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 28, 2003
First Lieutenant May 28, 2005
Captain May 28, 2007
Major October 1, 2013
Lieutenant Colonel April 1, 2018
Colonel November 1, 2024
(Current as of July 2025)