Leo A. Brooks Jr. facts for kids
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Leo A. Brooks Jr.
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| Born | August 15, 1957 Anchorage, Alaska |
| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 1979–2006 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | Commandant of Cadets 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (5) |
| Relations | Major General Leo A. Brooks Sr. (father) Naomi Brooks (mother) General Vincent K. Brooks (brother) Brigadier General Mark C. Quander (cousin) |
| Other work | Boeing (2006–2020) |
Leo Austin Brooks Jr. was born on August 15, 1957. He is a retired brigadier general from the United States Army. A brigadier general is a high-ranking officer in the military.
The Brooks family is well-known for their service. His brother, Vincent K. Brooks, is also an Army general. Their father, Leo A. Brooks Sr., was a major general in the Army. His uncle, Francis K. Brooks, was a politician in Vermont.
Learning and Education
Leo Brooks Jr. went to Jesuit High School in Sacramento in 1975. After that, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. This is a famous school for training Army officers.
He graduated from West Point in 1979 with a science degree. Later, he earned a Master's degree in Public Administration. This was from the University of Oklahoma in 1990. Today, he is a Senior Fellow at Syracuse University. He also serves as a Trustee at Norwich University.
Military Awards and Honors
Brooks received many important awards during his military career. These awards show his excellent service and bravery.
Some of his top awards include the Army Distinguished Service Medal. He also received the Legion of Merit two times. Other honors are the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. He earned this medal five times.
He also has special badges. These include the Expert Infantryman Badge and the Ranger Tab. He is also authorized to wear the Master Parachutist Badge. This means he is very skilled at parachuting. He also has the Pathfinder Badge and the Air Assault Badge.
Words of Wisdom
Leo Brooks Jr. believes in strong leadership. He once said:
- "Building a moral and ethical environment is what you have to do to create character in your work world. You have to create leadership that will become trustworthy."[1]
