Col. Bridget Dalziel

A native of upstate New York, Col. Bridget Dalziel was commissioned into the United States Army in 2002 as an Aviation Officer through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at Central Missouri State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science.  She later earned a master’s degree from Webster University in Management and Leadership as well as a Masters of Professional Studies from George Washington University in Legislative Affairs.   

Col. Dalziel has served on active duty as an Aviation officer for the past 24 years.  She is motivated by her love of country and service to others.

Bridget took command of U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey 17 June, 2026. Prior to this assignment she was Chief of Command Management at Human Resources Command. Preceding her assignment at HRC, she attended the SSC fellowship at Harvard University as a National Security Fellow. Her most recent tactical assignment was the Commander of 2-2 Assault Helicopter Battalion, Seoul Airbase, South Korea where she was responsible for tactical training and employment of rotary wing assets in support of strategic deterrence on the Korean Peninsula.  Col. Dalziel has also served in NATO, on the Army Staff, and as a Congressional Fellow in the Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.  Col. Dalziel is a UH-60M pilot in command who has served three combat deployments in the Middle East.   

Bridget has two children, Hannah age 10 and Bruce age 9. Hannah is an intelligent little girl who loves reading, playing school and challenging her parents. She plays softball, soccer and does gymnastics. Bruce is an active little boy who loves math, collecting coins and baseball cards. Bruce plays flag football, soccer and baseball. He is a two-time flag football Super Bowl champ.  

Bridget is married to Marc Dalziel, a former Army Aviator and experimental test pilot. He teaches aeronautics at Embry Riddle University when he isn’t busy raising two amazing children. He is an avid skier and rock climber.  

Bridget is the youngest of five children. Her parents, William and Eleanor, were both raised in NYC by Irish and Italian immigrants.  She considers her humble beginnings as one of her greatest strengths.  The challenges she faced as a child taught her bravery in the face of adversary which has translated well to her Army career.