Leo A. Brooks, Jr.

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Leo A. Brooks, Jr. is a retired Major General of the United States Army. His brother is fellow General Vincent K. Brooks and their father Leo A. Brooks, Sr. was also a Major General in the United States Army.

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[edit] Education

He graduated from Sacramento’s Jesuit High School and received a BA from West Point in 1979. He later received a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Oklahoma and is a Senior Fellow at the Maxwell School of Government at Syracuse University.

[edit] Decorations and awards

Brooks' awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit (one oak leaf cluster), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (four oak leaf clusters), Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (two oak leaf clusters), and Multinational Force and Observers Medal. He is authorized to wear the Expert Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge and Air Assault Badge.

[edit] Quotes

  • “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]

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