Taking Up the Sword: A Story of a Special Agent in the Diplomatic Security Service
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (999 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 147871204X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 550 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Gunmonkey said The fascinating career of an accidental hero. "Taking Up the Sword" is an engrossing account of the professional career of Diplomatic Security Special Agent Randall Bennett. Bennett spent over "The fascinating career of an accidental hero" according to Gunmonkey. "Taking Up the Sword" is an engrossing account of the professional career of Diplomatic Security Special Agent Randall Bennett. Bennett spent over 20 years overseas, protecting US Embassies and American citizens in about a dozen countries around the world, and his memoirs paint a portrait of a changing world as the Cold War gives way to the War on Terror. Bennett is on the leading edge of security and protection as threats against Americans morph from the vague, singular, and amorphous, to direct, targeted attacks and assas. 0 years overseas, protecting US Embassies and American citizens in about a dozen countries around the world, and his memoirs paint a portrait of a changing world as the Cold War gives way to the War on Terror. Bennett is on the leading edge of security and protection as threats against Americans morph from the vague, singular, and amorphous, to direct, targeted attacks and assas. Terrific life story! Anonymous Randall Bennett's life story is incredible, and worth the read! This is the stuff from which movies are made, and indeed Bennett was portrayed in "A Mighty Heart." Adrenaline junkies and fans of spy lit will appreciate his true stories from behind the lines of a U.S. Embassy. After reading the hell he has witnessed of humanity, and emerging with such a positive spirit, no one in Congress could dare call today's Diplomatic Security Agents, or Foreign Service Officers, just a bunch of cookie pushers--no way! I should note tha. This Is A Man. An American Man. Great Basin Book Lady Can't get any closer to an honest, hands on, first person perspective of our Diplomatic Security Service. Fascinating, horrifying, heart breaking and cause for celebrating the strength, wisdom and courage of America's best. Randall, may your years be happy, joyful and full of love. Though you chose your life, and chose to give us your best, I have no idea how American citizens can ever repay the debts we owe you and the innumerable unsung heroes you saw and worked with and knew the rest of will never know or get the chance
Marine Corp, the CIA, DEA, ATF, U.S. . Secret Service, the U.S. Department of State Award for Heroism, Spain's Medal of Merit with Distinguished White Cross, several awards from the Pakistan Ministry of Interior, the country of Ukraine, and others from the U.S. He is currently retired but continues to provide security expertise overseas as a contractor for the Diplomatic Security Service. About the Author Randall Bennett became a Special Agent in 1987 and has received numerous awards and commendations, including the FBI Director's Award for Excellence in International Terrorism Investigations, The Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent and Employee of the Year, The U.S. Coast Guard, and many others
Marine Corp, the CIA, DEA, ATF, U.S. Coast Guard, and many others. . Randall Bennett became a Special Agent in 1987 and has received numerous awards and commendations, including the FBI Director's Award for Excellence in International Terrorism Investigations, The Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent and Employee of the Year, The U.S. Department of State Award for Heroism, Spain's Medal of Merit with Distinguished White Cross, several awards from the Pakistan Ministry
It includes the actions that led to the capture of "The Dirty Bomber" Jose Padilla, as well as his nearly six years in Pakistan and a tour as head of security for the U.S. Bennett survived bombings, rockets, and assaults against himself and those he was sworn to protect throughout his highly decorated career, all while doing a job he loves. Bennett and his various teams approached each mission with intense focus, courage, and compassion. One Man's Fight Against Evil and TerrorismRandall Bennett, Special Agent for the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Iraq. Government. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service, served 25 years in exotic and dangerous postings all over the world. With an original and fascinating perspective, Special Agent Bennett takes you behind the scenes-to the jungles, deserts, mountains, and exotic back streets of foreign countr