Leo A. Brooks Jr. facts for kids

Leo Austin Brooks Jr. was born on August 15, 1957. He is a retired brigadier general from the United States Army. This means he was a very high-ranking officer in the military.

The Brooks family is well-known for their service to the country. His brother, Vincent K. Brooks, is also an Army General. Their father, Leo A. Brooks Sr., was a major general in the Army too. His uncle, Francis K. Brooks, was a leader in the government of Vermont.

Leo Brooks Jr.'s Education

Leo Brooks Jr. went to Jesuit High School in Sacramento, California. He finished there in 1975.

After high school, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. He earned a science degree from West Point in 1979. Later, in 1990, he received a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma.

He has also been a Senior Fellow at the Maxwell School of Government at Syracuse University. He is also a Trustee at Norwich University.

Awards and Honors

Throughout his military career, Leo Brooks Jr. received many important awards. These awards show his bravery and excellent service.

Some of his top awards include:

• The Army Distinguished Service Medal
• The Legion of Merit (twice)
• The Defense Meritorious Service Medal
• The Meritorious Service Medal (five times)
• The Army Commendation Medal
• The Army Achievement Medal (three times)
• The Multinational Force and Observers Medal

He also earned special badges that show his skills. These include the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Ranger Tab, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.

Words of Wisdom

Leo Brooks Jr. believes in the importance of good character and 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." This means it's important to be honest and fair in everything you do.