The Brooks family has a well established record of being loyal, and patriotic. Whether it be in war or in peace, family members have been well represented in the military. From the 702 Brooks family members listed in the American Revolution to today, those who have and are serving their country include:

·William Rensselaer Brooks I, War between the States

·Marion Brooks, War between the States

·Several Colvins and Cherrys in World War I

·Leonard Fred Brooks, World War II, United States Army

·Edward Walter Brooks, United States Army

·Donald Rexford Brooks, World War II, United States Army

·Robert Marion Brooks, Lieutenant Colonel, World War II, United States Army

·William Edward Brooks, United States Navy, United States Air Force

·William James Brooks I, United States Air Force

·Ronald Dale Hughes, Vietnam, United States Marine Corps

·James Wallace Hughes, United States Air Force

·Karl Lee Brooks, United States Navy

·Paul Robert Brooks, United States Army

·Mark Richard Courtney, Unitd States Army

·Daryle Andrew Brooks, United States Army

·William James Brooks, Jr., U. S. Coast Guard