(episode-1) with greg "doc" hesch
Greg "doc" Hesch was this podcast's inaugural guest. He was the first of many brave "souls" who raised his hand to come on and tell his story. He is a former member of the United States Air Force, private security contractor, licensed and practicing paramedic, smoke jumper, and business owner.
(episode-2) with myles white
Myles graciously raised his hand about the same time that Greg did. His is episode number two. A seasoned private security contracting professional, Myles is a former member of the United States Army, and veteran of overseas contracting. He has worked for the U.S. Departments of Defense and State since shortly after 09/11. In fact, Myles is still on contract overseas as of 2020.
(episode-3) with darin reid
Darin gladly, yet somehow reluctantly, agreed early on. His is episode number three. Darin is a former Fire Chief in the State of Washington, a licensed paramedic, a former private security contractor, and currently on contract with a local government agency where he is involved with numerous inter-agency activities -- from planning to practical.
(episode-4) with "uncle" tom
"Uncle" Tom, as he is sometimes affectionately referred to, and Recalled as his "official" moniker (his real name with-held at his request), is a former member of the United States Army MP Corps, an engineer and IT guy by schooling and trade, and a former private security contractor. His is episode number four.
(episode-5) with dwayne thompson
Dwayne Thompson is a former member of the UK Defense Forces and private security contractor. His is episode number five. In it, we discuss what he did prior to becoming a PSC, and his perspective of private security contracting, particularly as to how the industry has changed over the years and the utter professionalism currently in play. We also discuss the stresses, strains, and challenges of the contractor and the importance of support back home.
(episode-6) with giuseppe squillante
Giuseppe is a former member of the Italian Navy. He has worked in private security for 25-years -- at home, on the seas, and in the MENA region. Guiseppe has worked for a number of private security firms, ranging from DynCorp International to EODT. His overseas experience in Iraq spans 2004 until 2017. Giuseppe recently returned home from a very bad private contract in Iraq. He is happy to be home, helping his brother with their private security and chauffeur business -- ITMoving (La Spezia). You can find their company online at trip advisor and at their official website at itmoving.it(episode-7) with Steven Hackworth
Steven Hackworth is a former member of the United States Air Force, a licensed and practicing Paramedic, and private security contractor. Steven's contracting career began in 1986, ending in 2018. His contracting career spans countries from Saudi Arabia to Israel. He worked on contracts for such agencies and departments as the United States Department of State, Department of Defense, United States Army Corps of Engineers, USAID, and Red Cross. Steven now finds solace in the snowy wonderland of State of Alaska where he farms truffles. You can find him online at Facebook at -- facebook.com/frenchtruffles/ . Steven can be reached by e-mail at: jtown.medical@gmail.com(episode-8) with Jeff Pall
Jeff Pall is a former member of the United States Army -- artillery and armorer. He got his start as a private security contractor during the early period of the second Gulf War. After several years of contracting overseas, Jeff called it quits. He is more or less happy to be home, and is quite active on the private security circuit, including stints with various military training units.
(episode-9) with Marc Fortin
Marc Fortin is a former member of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. He spent multiple tours overseas as a an active member of the United States Armed Forces prior to taking the plunge into private security contracting. Marc began his time in the military in 2001, just prior to the 9/11 incident. After leaving the uniformed services, he worked private security until 2017. He is now stateside and working as a safety and security manager at JFK airport for a safety and security management firm.
(episode-10 Part-1) with Rob Krott
In this two part series, I talk with Rob Krott, former member of the United States Army, Special Forces, Private Security Contractor, and author of the books "AR-15 Operator's Build Manual (2017)" and "Save the Last Bullet for Yourself (2008)". We discuss his experiences as a private security contractor with multiple agencies and companies in multiple countries around the globe.
(episode-10 Part-2) with Rob Krott
In this second of a two part series, I talk with Rob Krott, former member of the United States Army, Special Forces, Private Security Contractor, and author of the books "AR-15 Operator's Build Manual (2017)" and "Save the Last Bullet for Yourself (2008)". We discuss his experiences as a private security contractor with multiple agencies and companies in multiple countries around the globe.