Sgt. 1st Class Melissa Brooker of Rockford retired from the Illinois Army National Guard after 28 years of service.
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Bloomington, Ill. - Sgt. First Class Melissa Brooker the S4 Officer and Maintenance Officer of the 44th Chemical Battalion, who began her career in 1989, credited the Army with helping her grow both professionally and personally. Brooker told the crowd of Soldiers that she hopes her time in service will leave a lasting impact on the Soldiers she has worked with and mentored.


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