Warren S. Pennicooke is a retired army military veteran and author of the self-published book Principles of Decision Making and People: From a Soldier’s Perspective. 

     He retired after 20 years of Army Service, including four combat tours to Iraq. In addition to Iraq, he served tours in Fort Devens, Massachusetts; Grafenwöhr, Germany; Fort Campbell, Kentucky; Camp Casey, Korea; Fort Knox, Kentucky; and finally, in the 2nd and 3rd Brigades of the 25th Infantry Division, Hawaii. 

     He has also served in various positions, including as an Academy instructor at the University of Hawaii Army ROTC, Observer Controller, Battle Staff Instructor, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Operations Non-Commissioned Officer, Truck Master, and First Sergeant. 

     His service medals include four Bronze Star Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, and four Army Commendation Medals. 

     He is a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy club. He holds a graduate degree in liberal studies with a graduate certificate in Homeland Security from Thomas Edison State University. 

     He now works as a military consultant in training the future army force. He is married to Dr. Caitlin Pennicooke, an officer serving on active duty. 

     They enjoy the companionship and shenanigans of their Golden Retriever, Arya, who they are certain gave up her heavenly wings to be their Earth Angel.