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Los Angeles County, California, United States

Afghanistan

Provided base security and supervised entry of personnel and equipment onto the military installation. Supervised and trained a 24-man team to provide security of an entry control point at FOB Fenty. Ensured the safety of 2,500 personnel. Provided base security, monitored CCTV, observe and report suspicious activity, and improved base defenses. Searched local nationals and prevented the flow of contraband coming on and off the base. Created weekly schedules and emergency plans for all security guards. Took custody of $25M worth of equipment and disbursed amongst the shift.

Created and taught training scenarios for protective security, driving, room clearing, and emergency response for aerial operations. Conducted over 200 route clearing and presence patrols. Took part in over 70 executive protection and personal security operations in Kandahar, Uruzgan, and Helmand, Afghanistan. Conducted wide-scale reconnaissance, surveillance, and clearing operations with Special Operation Forces, foreign militaries, and local law enforcement. Partook in key leader engagements with village leaders and local law enforcement and provided humanitarian aid to local villages. Troubleshoot and programmed military radios, computers, and Anti-IED equipment.