5/11/2024

First Lieutenant (1LT) Zachary Dart Galli was born September 8, 2000, in Norfolk, VA. He attended Greenwood Christian Academy, Williamsburg Christian Academy, and Lafayette High School. Zachary served as Vice President of his class. He was a member of the Varsity Soccer Team, Math and National Honor Society, and Kendama and Key Club. Zachary attended University of Virginia on an Army ROTC scholarship. He graduated with a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Virginia in May of 2022 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in the US Army.

Upon his commissioning, Zachary was named the Professor of Military Science Superior Cadet by his instructors; an award given to the cadet most prepared to assume the responsibilities of being a platoon leader. He furthered his military training at the Army Logistics University at Fort Gregg-Adams, VA where he interviewed for and was offered a highly selective position in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). In January 2024, Zachary was assigned to his first duty station at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, CO. He was promoted to First Lieutenant February of 2024 .

Upon graduating from the Army Logistics University, he received the Distinguished Award of Merit. Zachary attended the EOD school at Eglin
Air Force Base in Florida where he earned the colloquial title of “Unicorn” among EOD technicians by passing all 45 required tests on the very first try, something only an elite few are able to accomplish. First Lieutenant Galli’s military awards include the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Basic EOD Badge. Additionally, 1LT Galli was posthumously awarded the Army Commendation Medal.

1LT Galli is survived by his mother Gail Faris Galli, father Michael James Galli, brother Joshua Holt Galli, and sister Abigail Mae Galli.