Meet Trooper Henry Cook
He is currently serving at the Honourable Artillery Company, City of London.
Henry has answered a few questions before for the London Bridge magazine.
You can read that article here.
We are glad he is happy to answer a few questions again!
What are some of the challenges you have faced in your military career?
I would say the biggest challenge has been:
It is not a challenge because I enjoy doing it, however, training constantly does take up a lot of my time but it is something you have to accept if you want to do well within your practice. This gives award in its own way.
What is your proudest moment in your military career?
My proudest moment is:
I won Soldier’s Soldier award for my Platoon. Which is voted by my fellow troops for the trooper who has helped them the most in a certain way.
Do you have any fun memories from your time in the Armed Forces that you would like to share?
On exercise, my Corporal watched me and my basher bud dig flood trenches for where we were sleeping for 2 hours, knowing we were going to be bugged out (Tactical Withdraw) from that area. Laugh in the face of pain.
Why should everyone celebrate or take part in Armed Forces Week activities?
To learn more about the military
To participate in community events
To support military families
The military has a huge amount of tradition in the UK and celebrating that tradition and culture is important.
Meet WO2 Ryan Scholz
Having been in the Armed Forces for 24 years, he has served at a number of units and locations:
PJHQ- London
7Para RHA- Aldershot/Colchester
39RA Newcastle
RMAS- Sandhurst
What are some of the challenges you have faced in your military career?
Deployments and time away from family
What is your proudest moment in your military career?
My proudest moment is:
Instructing at Sandhurst!
What is the most important thing you have learned in the Armed Forces?
Leadership skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Resilience and adaptability
Technical and specialised skills
What was your initial motivation for joining the Armed Forces?
My Father served for 23 years, so we traveled around the world with him.
What are some the rewards of serving in the Armed Forces?
Job security and benefits
Camaraderie and friendships
Opportunities for advancement
Meet Naval Airman John Ruddick
Having served in the Armed Forces for 5 years is based at Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm around UK.
What is your proudest moment in your military career?
Being which in the midsole of Murray Field Rugby stadium just before an international rugby match dressed as a referee.
What is the most important thing you have learned in the Armed Forces?
Leadership skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Resilience and adaptability
Technical and specialised skills
What was your initial motivation for joining the Armed Forces?
My grandfather father uncle, & aunty all served in the Royal Navy.
Do you have any fun memories from your time in the Armed Forces that you would like to share?
Yes when I was based at RNAS Culdrose during the solar eclipse in 1999.
What advice would you give to someone who is considering joining the Armed Forces?
Focus on both physical and mental readiness.
