Vincent K. Brooks (born 1959) is an American military officer, who has gained air time due to his relation with the War in Iraq.
Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Brooks grew up in California. He was a good basketball player; however, he decided to follow his brother to West Point, where he was a good student. He graduated in 1980, and he served in Korea and Kosovo. At the latter, he commanded a large body of troops, before moving to his most recent job (before his current position), commanding the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
The African-American brigadier general is currently the United States Army's Deputy Director of Operations. His role causes him to be the spokesperson of United States Central Command, the main force in the Middle East. He did not want the job of being the spokesperson for the approximately quarter of a million troops stationed in Iraq, but was "forced" into the limelight, much like his former superior, General Tommy Franks (who, some people say, was "allergic" to the limelight). However, his charisma and speaking ability have caused the media to prefer his briefings to those of many other spokespersons.
