Alfredo Cooke:  

I was born in San Antonio, Texas. I grew up in the south side and attended St. Joseph Catholic School for eight years. After St. Joseph's I graduated from South San High School in 1976 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. I served in the infantry and rose in rank and position after learning from some of the best leaders in my units. I served on Embassy Duty, Weapons Instructor Duty at Parris Island, South Carolina and before retiring, served as El Paso's senior Recruiter and Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge. My most memorable time in the Corps was when I served my Marines as platoon sergeant. My Platoon Commander and I led our platoon across the Al Wafrah Forest in Kuwait during our biggest battle in Desert Storm. ...Expand for more