Bio of Major Christopher W. Cook

Major Christopher W. Cook attended ROTC at East Central University where he was commissioned on 16 Dec 1994.  He entered Active Duty on 16 January 1995, attended Field Artillery Officer Basic Course and was assigned to 6^th Battalion, 32 Field Artillery Regiment where he served as a Platoon Leader, Maintenance Officer and Battalion S-1.  On 31 May 1999, Major Cook left active duty joined the Army Reserves.  In the Reserves, he has served in the 95^th Division as a Battery Commander, Battalion Assistant S-3, Brigade S-1, Battalion XO and is currently assigned as the 1^st Brigade S-4. 

Major Cook was recalled to active duty 2004-2006 as an Observer Controller/Trainer with the 75^th Division in support of deploying National Guard and Army Reserve.  In addition, he recently completed a tour in Afghanistan where he was a trainer for the Afghanistan Army and Police. 

Major Cook holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from East Central University and a Master of Business Administration in Telecommunication Management from the University of Dallas.  He is employed at AT&T as a Senior Quality/M&P/Process Manager.  His military schooling includes: Airborne School, Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, Signal Officers Advanced Course, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, and Intermediate Level Education.  His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), the Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), the Army Achievement Meal (3 OLC).