Brook J. Leonard
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Brook Jason Leonard[1] (born c. 1970) is a retired United States Air Force major general who last served as the deputy commander and director of operations of Combined Joint Task Force–Space Operations. He previously served as the chief of staff of the United States Space Command.[2][3] A fighter pilot, he has commanded the 321st Air Expeditionary Wing, 56th Fighter Wing, and 51st Fighter Wing.[4][5]
Brook J. Leonard | |
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Born | c. 1970 (age 53–54) Annandale, Virginia, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1992–2023 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 321st Air Expeditionary Wing 56th Fighter Wing 51st Fighter Wing 451st Expeditionary Operations Group 16th Weapons Squadron |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
Leonard entered the Air Force in May 1992 as a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. In his current position, Leonard is the principal advisor to the commander and vice commander of the United States Space Force and directs the activities of the command staff in order to deter aggression and develop combat-ready forces prepared to fight for and preserve United States and allied space superiority. He also chairs numerous boards, oversees the command's corporate process, and serves as the director of the commander's staff.[2]