Sgt. 1st Class Melissa Brooker of Rockford retired from the Illinois Army National Guard after 28 years of service.
240913-A-LR139-4668.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Justin Malone

Bloomington, Ill. - Twin sister Julie Berry (left), mother Janet Brooker (middle) and Sgt. First Class Melissa Brooker (right) smiled for a group pose. Brooker told a story about her twin sister wearing her uniform and pretending to be her to prank her drill sergeants during the end of her basic training. Brooker credited her family with a lot of love and support during her long military career.


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