What does it take to name a building onboard Corry Station?

In the U.S. Navy, naming a building requires approval from the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), in accordance with OPNAV Instruction 5030.12H. In 2022, a request was submitted to name a new barracks “Matthew James O’Bryant Hall.”

The package was initiated by CDR Schley, Commanding Officer of Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station. It was subsequently endorsed by CAPT Bryant, Commanding Officer of the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) Pensacola, and Rear Adm. Pete Garvin of Naval Education and Training Command before being forwarded to Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).

That is where the package appears to have stalled.

CTM3 Matthew O’Bryant gave his life in service to this nation. The least we can do is ensure this request is located, resubmitted if necessary, and forwarded to the Office of the CNO for proper consideration.

The following is the package, CTM3 Matthew O’Bryant biography and his obituary:

PACKAGE:

From:  Commanding Officer, Information Warfare Training Command  Corry Station Pensacola

To:    Chief of Naval Operations    

Via:   (1) Commander, Navy Installations Command
(2) Commander, Navy Region Southeast
(3) Commanding Officer, Center for Information Warfare Training Pensacola

Subj:   NAMING OF CORRY STATION BARRACKS BUILDING 1094

Ref:    (a) OPNAVINST 5030.12H

Encl:   (1) Biography of CTM3 Matthew James O’Bryant, USN

1.  Per reference (a), respectfully request Naval Air Station Pensacola Corry Station Building 1094, be named in honor of Cryptologic Technician Maintenance Third Class (CTM3) Matthew J. O’Bryant, killed in action (KIA).  CTM3 O’Bryant attended Cryptologic Technician Maintenance “A” school as a student at Center for Information Dominance Detachment, Corry Stations, Pensacola in 2007.

After completion of his initial training at Corry Station, CTM3 O’Bryant transferred to Navy Information Operation Command (NIOC) Maryland.  While stationed at NIOC Maryland, CTM3 O’Bryant was temporary assigned duties to the Office of the Defense Representative, Pakistan, headed by Rear Adm. Michael LeFever. 

On 20 September 2008 a truck filled with approximately 1,300 pound of explosive detonated in front of the Marriott Hotel in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, killing CTM3 O’Bryant and 53 other people. CTM3 O’Bryant was in Pakistan assisting the training of Pakistani forces.

The cryptologic community has a rich history supporting national security objectives by providing available intelligence to decision makers.  This information however comes at a great price.  Some of the Sailors and Marines who gave their lives received cryptologic training at Corry Station, Pensacola Fl.  Starting with the construction of Building 1082 in 1966, it has been a tradition to dedicate newly constructed buildings onboard Corry Station with the names of those fallen Sailors and Marines who either received or gave training onboard Corry Station. 

According to Capt. Richard Bodziak, CTM3 Matthew James O’Bryant’s commanding officer, CTM3 O’Bryant “was exactly the kind of sailor we want in the Navy.”  Capt. Bodziak continued, “he was first in his class and exhibited “honor, courage and commitment.”

There are no other facilities previously named in CTM3 Matthew James O’Bryant’s honor. The construction of building 1094 was completed in 2013.

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BIOGRAPHY:

CTM3 Matthew James O’Bryant
10 May 1986 – 20 September 2008

Matthew James O’Bryant was born to Tommy and Barbara O’Bryant in Duluth, George and raised in Theodore Alabama where he graduated from Theodore High School in 2004, reaching the rank of Colonel in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program.

After graduation, he attended the Art Institute of Atlanta from 2004 to 2006 before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 2007.  After successfully completing Cryptologic Technicians (maintenance) training at the Center for Information Dominance-Detachment Corry Station in Pensacola, Florida, O’Bryant received orders to Navy Information Operations Command Maryland (NIOC), Fort Meade.  While stationed at NIOC Maryland, O’Bryant was temporary assigned duty (TAD) to the Office of the Defense Representative, Pakistan. 

While in TAD status, O’Bryant was killed in action on 20 September 2008 after a truck filled with approximately 1,300 pound of explosive detonated in front of the Marriott Hotel in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, killing O’Bryant and 53 other people.  O’Bryant was in Pakistan lease then one month assisting the training of Pakistani forces before he was killed.

Matthew O’Bryant was married to Bridgett Callicott O’Bryant of Buckatunna, Mississippi.  

Awards: Bronze Star and Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon, posthumously.

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OBITUARY:

CTM3 Matthew O’Bryant

10 May 1986 – 20 September 2008

Born to Tommy and Barbara O’Bryant in Duluth, George and raised in Theodore Alabama, Matthew James O’Bryant was killed in action after on 20 September 2008 when a truck filled with approximately 1,300 pound of explosive detonated in front of the Marriott Hotel in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, killing Matthew O’Bryant and 53 other people.  Matthew O’Bryant was in Pakistan assisting the training of Pakistani forces.

Matthew O’Bryant graduated from Theodore High School in 2004 where he reached the rank of Colonel in the ROTC. After graduation, he attended the Art Institute of Atlanta from 2004 to 2006 before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 2007.  After successfully completing cryptologic technicians (maintenance) training at the Center for Information Dominance Corry Station in Pensacola, Matthew O’Bryant was ordered to Navy Information Operations Command Maryland (NIOC), Fort Meade.  While stationed at NIOC Maryland, Matthew O’Bryant was temporary assignment to the Office of the Defense Representative, Pakistan. 

Matthew O’Bryant was married to Bridgett Callicott O’Bryant of Buckatunna, Mississippi.   His siblings include sisters Janet and Nancy and brother Lawrence.

Awards: Bronze Star and Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon, posthumously

In 2007 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at He is survived by his wife, Bridgett (Callicott) O’Bryant of Buckatunna, MS, parents, Tommy and Barbara O’Bryant of Theodore, AL, sisters, Janet O’Bryant and Nancy O’Bryant both of Theodore, AL, brother, Lawrence (Ashley) O’Bryant of Norfolk, VA,

grandparents, Marvin and Mary O’Bryant of Theodore grandparents Earl and Gloria Wilson of Mobile,

seven uncles, five aunts, numerous cousins and extended family.

After completion of his initial training at Corry Station, CTM3 O’Bryant transferred to Navy Information Operation Command (NIOC) Maryland.