Major Breawna “Bre” Nikas is the Deputy Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District in the Republic of Korea. In this role, she oversees a robust staff of professionals who provide essential support functions for the district to execute and deliver an overall construction program valued at more than $8 billion.
A native of Tampa, Florida, she commissioned as an Engineer Officer in 2014 upon graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Her initial assignments include a Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer while assigned to the 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. She also led the Construction Detachment for Civic Action Team 84-04 in the Republic of Palau.
Major Nikas commanded Bravo Combat Engineer Company while assigned to the 40th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team at Fort Bliss, Texas. She deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield in 2020 and upon return, supported Operation Allies Welcome.
Following command, Major Nikas was assigned to Human Resources Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where she served as a Career Manager for Engineer Branch. Most recently, she served as the Battalion Operations Officer and Executive Officer for 4-306th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 188th Infantry Brigade at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
Major Nikas holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering and is a certified Project Management Professional. Her military education includes the Engineer Basic Officer Leader Course, the Aviation Captain’s Career Course, and the U.S. Army’s Command and General Staff Officer Course.
Her awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Humanitarian Service Medal, among others. She is also a recipient of the Engineer Regimental Grizzly Award and the Steel Order of the de Fleury Medal.