Biography
Rep. Cook was infantry officer who served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the Vietnam War, Col. Cook’s military career spanned twenty-six years. His actions in combat earned him a number of honors, including two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal with a V for valor. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1992 as a colonel. He currently sits on the House Armed Service Committee and serves on the Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee, Sea Power and Projection Forces, and Military Personal subcommittees.