SFC Billy Cook

SFC Billy Cook enlisted in the United States Army in 2006. He attended Infantry OSUT at Fort Benning, Ga., and then was assigned to Baumholder, Germany. While in Germany, he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom serving as a Sniper and Spotter in Scout Platoon, HHC, 2-6 IN. He then was assigned to 2-27 IN (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, where he served as a Squad Leader and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After his time as a Wolfhound, he was assigned to the Cincinnati Recruiting Company as a Recruiter. He then was assigned to 3-69 AR as a Platoon Sergeant in Fort Stewart, Ga., and deployed in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve to Lithuania and completed a rotation as a member of the Regionally Aligned Force to Camp Casey, South Korea.

His awards include Army Commendation Medal (6OLC), the Army Achievement Medal (4OLC), Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Recruiter Badge, Expert Marksman Badge, Driver’s Badge and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Silver).