73 Millennium - Twenty-fourth Edition GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY Mr. Brumskill applies this same discipline to his civilian career. His call sign, “Skillz,” reflects his tendency to do well at everything through hard work. He is known for his intelligence and athleticism, having played Division I baseball and football at Rutgers and competed as a national bodybuilding champion. However, while he acknowledges that God-given talent is one thing, he believes that maximizing it through hard work and discipline is the only way to excel. In the next five to 10 years, Mr. Brumskill plans to retire from his aviation career and will continue his spiritual journey of becoming a better person, father and man. His goal is to foster unity by spreading the gospel, so that the country and the world can become more compassionate, inclusive and less divisive. He lives by four principles: faith, family, friends and fitness. After a demanding and eventful career, Mr. Brumskill is looking forward to slowing down, visiting with his kids and grandkids, and possibly coaching youth sports teams. He is ready for rest, trusting God to guide what comes next. air refueling pilot flying the KC-135. Other military positions during this time included C-9 evaluator, instructor and aircraft commander. Mr. Brumskill’s 25 years of military service included Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Northern Watch/Southern Watch. He also flew in missions to Bosnia and Kosovo. After 9/11, he also participated in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Throughout his Air Force career, Mr. Brumskill flew numerous distinguished visitors on missions out of Europe. This included former First Lady Hillary Clinton and U.S. Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman on multiple occasions. He also transported the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of Defense William Cohen and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright during their tenures. While in the military, Mr. Brumskill’s work centered on defending the country and ensuring his crew’s safety. His position required maintaining complete professionalism and mastering the rules of aviation, military protocols and even the Geneva Convention – all while piloting a $65 million aircraft.
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