Monroe brothers pursue lives of leadership, service in the U.S. Army

Brothers Geoffrey Takacs, 22, and Jake, 20, are both pursuing careers as officers in the U.S. Army, but their father Greg describes them as opposites. “It’s about the camaraderie and brotherhood for Jake and being held to achieving the highest standard for Goeff,” Greg said during an interview in the living room of his family’s Monroe home one recent afternoon. “And they both love the toys,” their mother, Elizabeth, added with a smile. Both Takacs brothers earned ROTC scholarships. Geoffrey already completed his four years of ROTC training and graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in computer … Continue reading Monroe brothers pursue lives of leadership, service in the U.S. Army