Rock Rapids, Iowa — A man who graduated from Central Lyon High School in 1991 has recently been promoted to the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force.
Colonel Theodore (Ted) Brueker tells us what he has done since he left Rock Rapids.
He says he has had a real chance to see the country and the world.
Col. Breuker tells us where he has been deployed.
Breuker, who is now stationed at the Pentagon, tells us what he does.
He gives us his thoughts and feelings on being promoted to Colonel.
Speaking of family, Breuker tells us about his family.
Col. Breuker says coming from a small town in Iowa, going into the military was an eye-opening experience, but he says the “midwest part” of him has never left.
Breuker’s parents, Don and Linda Breuker (formerly of Rock Rapids and Sibley), now live in Spirit Lake.
