OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

In this episode I talk with Thomas C about his experiences as a private security contractor, his past and current endeavors, as well as some of the many issues and challenges facing military veterans and private security contractors.

Alas, I apologize for the background distractions during this episode. I live in the foothills of a mountain range. As such, my cell phone reception is come and go. As utilizing a VOIP call was not practical for this particular episode, I had to hit the road for this episode.

Special Guest: Thomas C.

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In this episode, I talk with Trevor Ritchie and his beginnings, starting with his time in the U.S. Army, transitioning to his experiences as a private security contractor overseas. We wind up this episode with what he's been doing since quitting overseas contracting.

Special Guest: Trevor Ritchie.

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In this installment of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk with Larry Wilson, former member of the USMC, LEO, Owner of MVX Security Solutions, and Private Security Contractor.

Larry Wilson spent eight years as a U.S. Marine,

Special Guest: Larry Wilson.

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Mister Haworth is a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Deputy Sheriff, State Game Warden, currently, a Federal Law Enforcement agent, and Private Security Contractor.

Special Guest: Travis Haworth.

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Travis Haworth is a former U.S. Marine, Deputy Sheriff, and State Game Warden. He is currently a Federal Law Enforcement agent. We talk about Travis's beginnings prior to becoming a Private Security Contractor through his experiences in the Middle East, and what he's doing these days.

Special Guest: Travis Haworth.

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Dave Williams is a former member of the United States Marine Corps, and Private Security Contracotor. His expericnes span CONUS (Continental United States) and OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) contracts. During Dave's time as a PSC, he spent time with Blackwater, Blackhawk, TLW Jamaica, Meridian Global, and Nexus Consultancy, as well as others which will be divulged at a later date in another episode.

Special Guest: Dave Williams.

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In this episode, I talk with William Ledford about his experiences during his time as a Private Security Contractor in Kuwait as a Force Protection Officer, and his time in Iraq as a OSINT specialist.

William Ledford is a former member of the United States Army. He served in both an infantry role, an MP role, and a suveillance role. He worked overseas in Kuwait and Iraq for three years. In between, and since, he worked on contract for ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) and FPS (Federal Protective Services). He is currently on contract with FPS, and seeking a private security contract stateside with LEO credentials or to get back on contract overseas.

Special Guest: William Ledford.

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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.

Special Guest: Rob Krott.

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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.

Special Guest: Rob Krott.

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Jim Sierawski is a U.S. Navy veteran, Law Enforcement Officer, Private Security Contractor, and author of the book, "Bear the Sword".

Jim was a BUDS graduate of class-109. He served with SEAL teams 5, 6, and 8. He was also a LEO for 4-years. Jim worked for Blackwater, initially, as a part-time instructor, eventually going full-time. He rekons that he was the 5th or 6th member of Blackwater to be hired -- prior to 9/11.

Special Guest: Jim Sierawski.

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