Aaron J. Brooks was born and raised in Sebring, Florida, one of the poorest cities in America. He pursued his passion for Creative Writing at Florida State University, where he honed his skills through MFA student film projects before answering the call to serve his country.
Aaron's military career was marked by rapid ascension, as he rose through the ranks to become a Sergeant in under three years. His exceptional leadership skills earned him a spot in Officer Candidate School at Quantico, and he was subsequently commissioned as an active duty officer.
Aaron's extensive service took him to various overseas assignments, including Operation Southern Watch, Detainee Operations at Joint Task Force Guantanamo, Security Cooperation and foreign military training in Saudi Arabia, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and his final tour in Afghanistan. Throughout his deployments, he earned a Top Secret clearance and demonstrated unwavering dedication to his country.
Upon concluding his military career, Aaron was honorably discharged in 2017 and leveraged his expertise as a consultant for original scripts and screenplays. When not writing, he enjoys performing on stage and screen, often lending his time and energy to charity events, galas, and auctions.
Aaron is also an accomplished host, having interviewed a diverse range of guests on his weekly talk radio show in a top-ten media market in Southern California. He is an ardent advocate for K-12 education, dedicating his time to volunteering in classrooms, coaching youth sports, and serving on the board of Teach For America in his community.
Throughout his life, Aaron has consistently demonstrated a commitment to public service, using his voice to uplift and inspire others.
