Spc. Conor Cook, 26
Boise, Idaho
"I have always wanted to fly for the military as a pilot. After touring my local unit and seeing the Black Hawks in action, I knew the Army was for me."
"I imagined Basic Combat Training would be challenging, yet rewarding. I knew we would be forced to learn skills quickly and manage relationships with other trainees from all over the world."
"The most challenging part of BCT was working with other trainees form different backgrounds and getting them to work together as a team to succeed."
"Advice I would give to someone planning to start BCT is to be open minded and trust the process. Be at the right place, at the right time, in the right uniform."
"My MOS is 15T - UH-60 Helicopter Repairer. I wanted to join the aviation unit in my hometown and work towards a crew chief to fly and eventually be a Black Hawk pilot."
