About the Author

Chaplain (Major) Jeffrey Lynn Brooks, U.S. Army (Retired), is a graduate of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary and is ordained by the Evangelical Church Alliance. Prior to being commissioned into the Army chaplaincy, Jeff served in the Marine Corps for seven years. In 2003, Jeff deployed to the Iraq War for a year were he served as a battalion chaplain in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was later awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq.

In 2013, Chaplain Brooks completed his twenty-two years of active military service while stationed at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania. After retirement, Jeff bought his first home in Tampa, Florida where he now resides. One of the highlights of his career was serving as chaplain at Fort Leonard in Wood, Missouri. His time there encouraging the men and women in boot camp inspired him to write this book.