On today's episode, Dennis speaks with former Spec Ops MARSOC Raider & CEO of Southern Cross, Joseph Malone. Joe is the CEO of Southern Cross. After 13 years in the Marine Corps, most notably under the Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC Raiders), where he spent the majority of his time in service.

In total, Joe conducted 7 deployments overseas; 4 in combative theatres (Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan), and 3 in non-combative theaters in support of humanitarian-aid and intelligence-led operations. 

During his tenure, Joe spent time attached to the Tier 1 Special Missions Unit, and worked closely with the CIA, DIA, Department of State, British Commando Units, as well as other Foreign Government Special Operations Forces. Joe was awarded on multiple occasions for his contributions to the battlefield.

After 13 years Joe left the Marine Special Operations Command to pursue a career in helping American citizens prepare for the worst, and increase their understanding of one another through leadership workshops and cultural assimilation programs.

Joe has a Bachelors in Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, is a Nationally Registered EMT, an NAUI certified Rescue diver, and a technical rescue certified team leader.

He is board certified through ASIS International’s board of Certified Protection Professionals (CPP) and is a mobile forensics Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME).

Since leaving the military he has trained thousands of police officers and detectives that work for various agencies across the country, as well as foreign government officials. He spends his time now growing Southern Cross, and spreading his training and safety messaging across the country to create a safer and greater America.

Today, Dennis and Joe discuss his time in the Marines and his battles both physically and mentally, his struggle with drug addiction, the death of his best friend and the impact it had on his life and purpose today with Southern Cross.

Find out more about Joe here: https://southerncross.company/about-us/

Follow Joe on Instagram: @joseph_malone_official

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