web01.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:16:27 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) OCONUS: The Contractor's Life - Episodes Tagged with “Pmc” https://oconus.fireside.fm/tags/pmc Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 A no-axe to grind, no agenda look into the life of private security contractors working OCONUS. Listen as those who have been there talk about their real-life experiences in hostile, austere, and war-torn areas as a private security contractor. Listen as we discuss what we did, how we did it, where we did it, what we saw, heard, and smelled. Tune in as we discuss our experiences as private security contractors working OCONUS from the perspectives of private security contractors. en-us episodic The true life experiences of PMCs/PSCs Scott Dressor A no-axe to grind, no agenda look into the life of private security contractors working OCONUS. Listen as those who have been there talk about their real-life experiences in hostile, austere, and war-torn areas as a private security contractor. Listen as we discuss what we did, how we did it, where we did it, what we saw, heard, and smelled. Tune in as we discuss our experiences as private security contractors working OCONUS from the perspectives of private security contractors. no OCONUS, PSC, PMC, Security, Military, Law Enforcement, Veteran, Podcast Scott Dressor s.dressor@live.com OCONUS: The Contractor's Life Season-6 Episode-5 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls6e5 f0868fee-df3c-449b-b371-b4f1aca5a12d Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 6 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 19:06 no In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk about, mostly, questions that frequently come up about how to become prepared, and how to be ready. I've talked about this before. It comes up a lot. In future episodes, I will go into more detail. For now, all you really have to do is to engage in a system of vetting, from multiple sources, that the person or persons you are considering receiving instruction and training from are actually real-world qualified. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, Contractors, Soldiers of Fortune, LEO, Military, Veterans In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk about, mostly, questions that frequently come up about how to become prepared, and how to be ready. I've talked about this before. It comes up a lot. In future episodes, I will go into more detail. For now, all you really have to do is to engage in a system of vetting, from multiple sources, that the person or persons you are considering receiving instruction and training from are actually real-world qualified.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life Season-6 Episode-4 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls6e4 52f8a821-832f-49ae-b3d7-131ad8f38c91 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 6 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 25:34 no In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk about, mostly, questions, not all of them, that sometimes to frequently come up about working overseas as a contractor. Questions that range from, What's it like, to what was your best day and what was your worst day? Those are difficult questions to answer because there were so many of them. You either have it, or you don't. You either can do it, or you can't. For me, it was a calling from above. Which probably explains why I entered that arena and, stayed with it as long as I did. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, Contractors, Soldiers of Fortune, LEO, Military, Veterans In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk about, mostly, questions, not all of them, that sometimes to frequently come up about working overseas as a contractor. Questions that range from, What's it like, to what was your best day and what was your worst day? Those are difficult questions to answer because there were so many of them. You either have it, or you don't. You either can do it, or you can't. For me, it was a calling from above. Which probably explains why I entered that arena and, stayed with it as long as I did.

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]]> In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk about, mostly, questions, not all of them, that sometimes to frequently come up about working overseas as a contractor. Questions that range from, What's it like, to what was your best day and what was your worst day? Those are difficult questions to answer because there were so many of them. You either have it, or you don't. You either can do it, or you can't. For me, it was a calling from above. Which probably explains why I entered that arena and, stayed with it as long as I did.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life Season-6_Episode-3 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls6e3 bd27502f-eb61-452a-a7bd-c032d4b9db58 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 6 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 23:57 no In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk about PTSD and, the realization/recognition that when you are broken enough, you probably do not realize/recognize that you are broken. And, that when you want to get back to some semblance of a normal life, it takes a realization/recognition that you are broken and that you need to seek out proper medical aid. With enough time, tenacity, focus and the will to change, you can! PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, Contractors, Soldiers of Fortune, LEO, Military, Veterans In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk about PTSD and, the realization/recognition that when you are broken enough, you probably do not realize/recognize that you are broken. And, that when you want to get back to some semblance of a normal life, it takes a realization/recognition that you are broken and that you need to seek out proper medical aid. With enough time, tenacity, focus and the will to change, you can!

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]]> In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk about PTSD and, the realization/recognition that when you are broken enough, you probably do not realize/recognize that you are broken. And, that when you want to get back to some semblance of a normal life, it takes a realization/recognition that you are broken and that you need to seek out proper medical aid. With enough time, tenacity, focus and the will to change, you can!

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-6_Episode-2 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls6e2 804eb0a3-9955-4bf8-a9a6-4dc0aafff29f Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 6 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 25:32 no In this episode, I talk a little bit more of what I talked about in the previous episode. I also touch upon a few other topics as they relate to CONUS/Stateside security. You may, or may not, agree but they are what I learned from my years as a PMC/Contractor OCONUS/Downrange. I have seen, CONUS/Stateside, moments that could have turned out a lot better but did not because the people on the ground did not have the background, did not have the skill-sets, did not have the proper instructional training, and did not have the proper experience. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, Contractors, Soldiers of Fortune, LEO, Military, Veterans In this episode, I talk a little bit more of what I talked about in the previous episode. I also touch upon a few other topics as they relate to CONUS/Stateside security. You may, or may not, agree but they are what I learned from my years as a PMC/Contractor OCONUS/Downrange. I have seen, CONUS/Stateside, moments that could have turned out a lot better but did not because the people on the ground did not have the background, did not have the skill-sets, did not have the proper instructional training, and did not have the proper experience.

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]]> In this episode, I talk a little bit more of what I talked about in the previous episode. I also touch upon a few other topics as they relate to CONUS/Stateside security. You may, or may not, agree but they are what I learned from my years as a PMC/Contractor OCONUS/Downrange. I have seen, CONUS/Stateside, moments that could have turned out a lot better but did not because the people on the ground did not have the background, did not have the skill-sets, did not have the proper instructional training, and did not have the proper experience.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-6_Episode-1 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls6e1 3d9a58f9-04e9-4527-82f4-538d5d42a6db Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 6 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 28:51 no In this episode, I talk, more or less, about the number one myth that most people fall for when considering going OCONUS on a private security contract. This topic of conversation was brought up by a University research professor. He and I have been communicating for some time now. So, I start this season by talking, for the most part, about what is probably the number one myth behind private security contracting OCONUS. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, Contractors, Soldiers of Fortune, LEO, Military, Veterans In this episode, I talk, more or less, about the number one myth that most people fall for when considering going OCONUS on a private security contract. This topic of conversation was brought up by a University research professor. He and I have been communicating for some time now.
So, I start this season by talking, for the most part, about what is probably the number one myth behind private security contracting OCONUS.

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So, I start this season by talking, for the most part, about what is probably the number one myth behind private security contracting OCONUS.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life Season-5_Episode-23 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e23 75baf910-d9c3-4242-a7b3-df00f92ae969 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 24:45 no In this episode, I circle back and re-cap my contracting career. No, I don't go into details as those are in earlier seasons and episode. However, next season, next year, I will begin going back into details that may have been left out -- without, of course, divulging details that might land me in trouble. Many to most people don't understand that clearances and NDAs persist. If you want dirty details, there are some I can re-count, but not a lot. With that said, enjoy your Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and we'll see you again next year for season-6 (around February 2026). PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, Contractors, Soldiers of Fortune, LEO, Military, Veterans In this episode, I circle back and re-cap my contracting career. No, I don't go into details as those are in earlier seasons and episode. However, next season, next year, I will begin going back into details that may have been left out -- without, of course, divulging details that might land me in trouble. Many to most people don't understand that clearances and NDAs persist. If you want dirty details, there are some I can re-count, but not a lot. With that said, enjoy your Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and we'll see you again next year for season-6 (around February 2026).

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]]> In this episode, I circle back and re-cap my contracting career. No, I don't go into details as those are in earlier seasons and episode. However, next season, next year, I will begin going back into details that may have been left out -- without, of course, divulging details that might land me in trouble. Many to most people don't understand that clearances and NDAs persist. If you want dirty details, there are some I can re-count, but not a lot. With that said, enjoy your Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and we'll see you again next year for season-6 (around February 2026).

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-22 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e22 7fe14117-3f35-44dc-ba98-f0a250009ece Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 28:01 no In this episode, I talk about some of the delusional stuff, as it pertains to security, mostly, that seems to be going on, as well as the breath of fresh air as the standards and the pay seem to be returning to a state of normalcy again. Remember, folks: if you're not willing to pay the bill for true professionals, you are very likely going to experience a severe case of buyer's remorse. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, Contractors, Soldiers of Fortune, LEO, Military, Veterans In this episode, I talk about some of the delusional stuff, as it pertains to security, mostly, that seems to be going on, as well as the breath of fresh air as the standards and the pay seem to be returning to a state of normalcy again. Remember, folks: if you're not willing to pay the bill for true professionals, you are very likely going to experience a severe case of buyer's remorse.

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]]> In this episode, I talk about some of the delusional stuff, as it pertains to security, mostly, that seems to be going on, as well as the breath of fresh air as the standards and the pay seem to be returning to a state of normalcy again. Remember, folks: if you're not willing to pay the bill for true professionals, you are very likely going to experience a severe case of buyer's remorse.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-21 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e21 0a7ea8a0-e806-418e-a9c0-4e5ffb4b419f Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 30:14 no In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I discuss more on the topic of what it's like being overseas and what it is really like to be a PMC/PSC in a conflict/war zone, and some of what it takes to get there and stay with it. Primarily, mindset and real, actual instruction and training -- lots of it -- from those who have been there and done it. And, then, actual, real-world experience. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, Contractors, Soldiers of Fortune, LEO, Military, Veterans In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I discuss more on the topic of what it's like being overseas and what it is really like to be a PMC/PSC in a conflict/war zone, and some of what it takes to get there and stay with it. Primarily, mindset and real, actual instruction and training -- lots of it -- from those who have been there and done it. And, then, actual, real-world experience.

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]]> In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I discuss more on the topic of what it's like being overseas and what it is really like to be a PMC/PSC in a conflict/war zone, and some of what it takes to get there and stay with it. Primarily, mindset and real, actual instruction and training -- lots of it -- from those who have been there and done it. And, then, actual, real-world experience.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contrator's Life -- Season-5_Episode-20 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e20 2d8cf0d6-e600-47ad-9783-64e39d2514fd Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 24:08 no In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I discuss more on the topic of what it's like being overseas and what it is really like to be a PMC/PSC in a conflict/war zone, and some of what it takes to get there and stay with it. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I discuss more on the topic of what it's like being overseas and what it is really like to be a PMC/PSC in a conflict/war zone, and some of what it takes to get there and stay with it.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-19 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e19 27abc04f-5720-42a9-85ee-3fc132213a6d Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 28:57 no In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I delve back into what it is really like to be a PMC/PSC in a conflict/war zone, and some of what it takes to get there and stay with it. I will continue in the next and following episodes for the duration of this season. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, Contractors, Soldiers of Fortune, LEO, Military, Veterans In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I delve back into what it is really like to be a PMC/PSC in a conflict/war zone, and some of what it takes to get there and stay with it. I will continue in the next and following episodes for the duration of this season.

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]]> In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I delve back into what it is really like to be a PMC/PSC in a conflict/war zone, and some of what it takes to get there and stay with it. I will continue in the next and following episodes for the duration of this season.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-18 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e18 e0992381-cc58-472c-a53e-45aca9543c3b Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 28:54 no In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk about what I refer to as Truth, and Reconciliation. That is, being honest, open, up-front, and your genuine, authentic self -- whether it is about you or your organization. No elevator pitches, no memorized scripts, no clever, fabricated marketing scheme. At some point, just being you will reveal who and what you are, whether someone or some organization wants to be around you. So, just be you! PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk about what I refer to as Truth, and Reconciliation. That is, being honest, open, up-front, and your genuine, authentic self -- whether it is about you or your organization. No elevator pitches, no memorized scripts, no clever, fabricated marketing scheme. At some point, just being you will reveal who and what you are, whether someone or some organization wants to be around you. So, just be you!

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]]> In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk about what I refer to as Truth, and Reconciliation. That is, being honest, open, up-front, and your genuine, authentic self -- whether it is about you or your organization. No elevator pitches, no memorized scripts, no clever, fabricated marketing scheme. At some point, just being you will reveal who and what you are, whether someone or some organization wants to be around you. So, just be you!

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-17 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e17 8f6d8504-56ce-46cd-9a45-54c75660bdea Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 31:39 no In this episode, I talk more about the unique challenges of a private contractor/civilian soldier in a hostile, conflict, war zone. There are a lot of them. As one character states in a certain movie, "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toto". If it's a 'starter contract,' you're probably going to be fine. Otherwise, you just never know. Always remember that, if you volunteered, if you raised your hand, you made the choice. Regardless, you just need to man up and do what needs to be done. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk more about the unique challenges of a private contractor/civilian soldier in a hostile, conflict, war zone. There are a lot of them. As one character states in a certain movie, "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toto". If it's a 'starter contract,' you're probably going to be fine. Otherwise, you just never know. Always remember that, if you volunteered, if you raised your hand, you made the choice. Regardless, you just need to man up and do what needs to be done.

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]]> In this episode, I talk more about the unique challenges of a private contractor/civilian soldier in a hostile, conflict, war zone. There are a lot of them. As one character states in a certain movie, "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toto". If it's a 'starter contract,' you're probably going to be fine. Otherwise, you just never know. Always remember that, if you volunteered, if you raised your hand, you made the choice. Regardless, you just need to man up and do what needs to be done.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-16 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e16 8e9a78d9-25d9-4d70-9bc3-1e7a63494726 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:15:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 24:43 no In this episode, I side-track a bit and go on a slight divergent tangent -- not completely outside of the theme of this podcast. Essentially, I talk about manning up, standing, up, getting fit, getting the training, and, ideally, getting the experience to do what needs to be done when bad things happen in your midst. In other words, folks, do not allow yourself to be a victim, nor allow others in your midst to be victims. Do the right thing for the right reasons and chances are, when the path you're on plays out, you will be fine. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I side-track a bit and go on a slight divergent tangent -- not completely outside of the theme of this podcast. Essentially, I talk about manning up, standing, up, getting fit, getting the training, and, ideally, getting the experience to do what needs to be done when bad things happen in your midst. In other words, folks, do not allow yourself to be a victim, nor allow others in your midst to be victims. Do the right thing for the right reasons and chances are, when the path you're on plays out, you will be fine.

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]]> In this episode, I side-track a bit and go on a slight divergent tangent -- not completely outside of the theme of this podcast. Essentially, I talk about manning up, standing, up, getting fit, getting the training, and, ideally, getting the experience to do what needs to be done when bad things happen in your midst. In other words, folks, do not allow yourself to be a victim, nor allow others in your midst to be victims. Do the right thing for the right reasons and chances are, when the path you're on plays out, you will be fine.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-15 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e15 0386739d-af63-4777-9fc5-ac313da0c80b Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 1:48:47 no Welcome everyone. In this episode, I talk with my special guest Morgan Lerette. Morgan is a veteran of the United States Air Force and the United States Army. He is also a former PMC, having worked for Blackwater downrange. Speaking of Blackwater, Morgan is also the author of the books 'Welcome to Blackwater' and his follow-up book on the topic 'Guns, Girls, and Greed'. Morgan and I talk about a number of subjects/topics of interest to us. I think you're going to really like this one! Special Guest: Morgan Lerette. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Welcome everyone. In this episode, I talk with my special guest Morgan Lerette. Morgan is a veteran of the United States Air Force and the United States Army. He is also a former PMC, having worked for Blackwater downrange. Speaking of Blackwater, Morgan is also the author of the books 'Welcome to Blackwater' and his follow-up book on the topic 'Guns, Girls, and Greed'. Morgan and I talk about a number of subjects/topics of interest to us. I think you're going to really like this one!

Special Guest: Morgan Lerette.

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]]> Welcome everyone. In this episode, I talk with my special guest Morgan Lerette. Morgan is a veteran of the United States Air Force and the United States Army. He is also a former PMC, having worked for Blackwater downrange. Speaking of Blackwater, Morgan is also the author of the books 'Welcome to Blackwater' and his follow-up book on the topic 'Guns, Girls, and Greed'. Morgan and I talk about a number of subjects/topics of interest to us. I think you're going to really like this one!

Special Guest: Morgan Lerette.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-14 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e14 46c734c1-7b56-4bfe-8eac-616c07685ae1 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 25:05 no In this episode, I talk about a number of topics related to professionalism, mostly as it applies to the private security industry, and mostly as it applies to the private security industry in the United States. Again, this recording was done remotely while working in the field. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk about a number of topics related to professionalism, mostly as it applies to the private security industry, and mostly as it applies to the private security industry in the United States. Again, this recording was done remotely while working in the field.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-13 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e13 2020d8e6-e2e2-4206-80ce-a5f3f1a9d0e8 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 22:58 no In this episode, recorded live and in the field while working, I talk mostly about professionalism and how refreshing and invigorating it is to be working amongst like-minded professionals again. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, recorded live and in the field while working, I talk mostly about professionalism and how refreshing and invigorating it is to be working amongst like-minded professionals again.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-12 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e12 aff2c044-8618-4398-9cef-7807496c3274 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 30:15 no In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, the fine folks at Medioq posed a great question. Their question? What are some of the unique challenges a contractor faces in a war zone? I attempt to talk about the unique challenges a contractor faces in a war zone. To some extent, they are similar to those deploying downrange on active duty in the military. There are some, however, which only contractors, and certain other government types know of. But, certainly contractors face unique challenges due largely because, for the most part, we come and go on our own. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, the fine folks at Medioq posed a great question. Their question? What are some of the unique challenges a contractor faces in a war zone? I attempt to talk about the unique challenges a contractor faces in a war zone. To some extent, they are similar to those deploying downrange on active duty in the military. There are some, however, which only contractors, and certain other government types know of. But, certainly contractors face unique challenges due largely because, for the most part, we come and go on our own.

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]]> In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, the fine folks at Medioq posed a great question. Their question? What are some of the unique challenges a contractor faces in a war zone? I attempt to talk about the unique challenges a contractor faces in a war zone. To some extent, they are similar to those deploying downrange on active duty in the military. There are some, however, which only contractors, and certain other government types know of. But, certainly contractors face unique challenges due largely because, for the most part, we come and go on our own.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-11 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e11 e6622fba-4062-47a7-8495-7f7d9f679574 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 26:01 no In this episode I talk about such traits as mindset, gratitude, focus and discipline. There are a lot of traits that go into the making of an OCONUS contractor. I will expound upon these and other traits in future episodes with real-world examples from my experiences. But, for now, I want to lay the ground-work. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode I talk about such traits as mindset, gratitude, focus and discipline. There are a lot of traits that go into the making of an OCONUS contractor. I will expound upon these and other traits in future episodes with real-world examples from my experiences. But, for now, I want to lay the ground-work.

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]]> In this episode I talk about such traits as mindset, gratitude, focus and discipline. There are a lot of traits that go into the making of an OCONUS contractor. I will expound upon these and other traits in future episodes with real-world examples from my experiences. But, for now, I want to lay the ground-work.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-10 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e10 0eb8016d-1ac9-411f-a1c6-070d48c64dd9 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 26:18 no In this episode, I/we celebrate the fifth anniversary of this podcast. Five years ago this week. In this episode I talk more about key items one should expect if one wants to go OCONUS as a PMC/PSC. More so this time regarding leadership in slightly more detail. Next episode, I will proffer several examples. That said, I touch upon, again, such traits as true adaptability, high fitness level, supreme attitude, inherent desire to succeed and to survive, fighting/self-defense proficiency, firearms proficiency, leadership skills, and being a real down to earth person. Going OCONUS as a PMC/PSC is not for everyone -- including some of those who've been in the military. If you're going to do it, make sure you're prepared. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I/we celebrate the fifth anniversary of this podcast. Five years ago this week. In this episode I talk more about key items one should expect if one wants to go OCONUS as a PMC/PSC. More so this time regarding leadership in slightly more detail. Next episode, I will proffer several examples. That said, I touch upon, again, such traits as true adaptability, high fitness level, supreme attitude, inherent desire to succeed and to survive, fighting/self-defense proficiency, firearms proficiency, leadership skills, and being a real down to earth person. Going OCONUS as a PMC/PSC is not for everyone -- including some of those who've been in the military. If you're going to do it, make sure you're prepared.

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]]> In this episode, I/we celebrate the fifth anniversary of this podcast. Five years ago this week. In this episode I talk more about key items one should expect if one wants to go OCONUS as a PMC/PSC. More so this time regarding leadership in slightly more detail. Next episode, I will proffer several examples. That said, I touch upon, again, such traits as true adaptability, high fitness level, supreme attitude, inherent desire to succeed and to survive, fighting/self-defense proficiency, firearms proficiency, leadership skills, and being a real down to earth person. Going OCONUS as a PMC/PSC is not for everyone -- including some of those who've been in the military. If you're going to do it, make sure you're prepared.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-9 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e9 4c0c6143-c003-4202-a431-ad2afaf653d5 Thu, 29 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 26:32 no In this episode I talk about key items one should expect if one wants to go OCONUS as a PMC/PSC. Such traits as true adaptability, high fitness level, supreme attitude, inherent desire to succeed and to survive, fighting/self-defense proficiency, firearms proficiency, leadership skills, and being a real down to earth person. Going OCONUS as a PMC/PSC is not for everyone -- including some of those who've been in the military. If you're going to do it, make sure you're prepared. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode I talk about key items one should expect if one wants to go OCONUS as a PMC/PSC. Such traits as true adaptability, high fitness level, supreme attitude, inherent desire to succeed and to survive, fighting/self-defense proficiency, firearms proficiency, leadership skills, and being a real down to earth person. Going OCONUS as a PMC/PSC is not for everyone -- including some of those who've been in the military. If you're going to do it, make sure you're prepared.

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]]> In this episode I talk about key items one should expect if one wants to go OCONUS as a PMC/PSC. Such traits as true adaptability, high fitness level, supreme attitude, inherent desire to succeed and to survive, fighting/self-defense proficiency, firearms proficiency, leadership skills, and being a real down to earth person. Going OCONUS as a PMC/PSC is not for everyone -- including some of those who've been in the military. If you're going to do it, make sure you're prepared.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life Season-5_Episode-8 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e8 01feefc5-a54c-4e77-b541-29b4a71bd180 Thu, 22 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 19:33 no There are a lot (I mean a lot) of changes one goes through as a PMC/PSC downrange. In this episode, I talk, mostly, about the feelings one wrestles with, the filters that change, and the metal that develops as one goes longer into their contracting career overseas. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran There are a lot (I mean a lot) of changes one goes through as a PMC/PSC downrange. In this episode, I talk, mostly, about the feelings one wrestles with, the filters that change, and the metal that develops as one goes longer into their contracting career overseas.

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]]> There are a lot (I mean a lot) of changes one goes through as a PMC/PSC downrange. In this episode, I talk, mostly, about the feelings one wrestles with, the filters that change, and the metal that develops as one goes longer into their contracting career overseas.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life Season-5_Episode-7 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e7 283a1af5-9e1d-43df-aa65-d51aac5c9ff2 Thu, 15 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 26:23 no In episode-7 of season-5, I begin to circle back a bit and explain in more detail and discuss events and happenings that either were not explained properly or fully, and or discussed and in greater detail. I will continue to do so this season when I don't have guests lined up. I hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you to everyone for tuning in! PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In episode-7 of season-5, I begin to circle back a bit and explain in more detail and discuss events and happenings that either were not explained properly or fully, and or discussed and in greater detail. I will continue to do so this season when I don't have guests lined up. I hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you to everyone for tuning in!

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]]> In episode-7 of season-5, I begin to circle back a bit and explain in more detail and discuss events and happenings that either were not explained properly or fully, and or discussed and in greater detail. I will continue to do so this season when I don't have guests lined up. I hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you to everyone for tuning in!

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]]> OTCL: Season-5_Episode-6 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e6 c4962679-9920-4a2b-adda-2454969b2309 Thu, 08 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 1:11:29 no In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk, again, with my special guest Ryan Hamilton. Ryan recently completed the Warrant Officer school training program. He was previously a Gunnery Sergeant prior to entering the USMC's Warrant Officer school training program. Ryan Hamilton represents, in my opinion, the new guard of today's military and today's next generation of youth leadership. In today's world where today's youth seems so mis-guided, so confused, and so distracted I thought it only fitting to have someone on for this episode where we talk about what it means to grow up and be an adult. We talk openly and honestly. And, no, this is not a political discussion. Special Guest: Ryan Hamilton. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk, again, with my special guest Ryan Hamilton. Ryan recently completed the Warrant Officer school training program. He was previously a Gunnery Sergeant prior to entering the USMC's Warrant Officer school training program. Ryan Hamilton represents, in my opinion, the new guard of today's military and today's next generation of youth leadership. In today's world where today's youth seems so mis-guided, so confused, and so distracted I thought it only fitting to have someone on for this episode where we talk about what it means to grow up and be an adult. We talk openly and honestly. And, no, this is not a political discussion.

Special Guest: Ryan Hamilton.

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]]> In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I talk, again, with my special guest Ryan Hamilton. Ryan recently completed the Warrant Officer school training program. He was previously a Gunnery Sergeant prior to entering the USMC's Warrant Officer school training program. Ryan Hamilton represents, in my opinion, the new guard of today's military and today's next generation of youth leadership. In today's world where today's youth seems so mis-guided, so confused, and so distracted I thought it only fitting to have someone on for this episode where we talk about what it means to grow up and be an adult. We talk openly and honestly. And, no, this is not a political discussion.

Special Guest: Ryan Hamilton.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-5 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e5 37fc7e52-2c9a-4ed7-b50f-f36676c77e3e Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 39:08 no In episode-5 of season-5, I put the wraps on my three segments discussion with Mister Keith Grube as we discuss his experiences as a private investigator, private security contractor, as well as other matters important to the both of us. I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in. See you next time. Special Guest: Keith Grube. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In episode-5 of season-5, I put the wraps on my three segments discussion with Mister Keith Grube as we discuss his experiences as a private investigator, private security contractor, as well as other matters important to the both of us. I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in. See you next time.

Special Guest: Keith Grube.

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]]> In episode-5 of season-5, I put the wraps on my three segments discussion with Mister Keith Grube as we discuss his experiences as a private investigator, private security contractor, as well as other matters important to the both of us. I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in. See you next time.

Special Guest: Keith Grube.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-4 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e4 084f45f0-0ab8-41bc-aa52-717ce8daaa86 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 42:45 no In episode-4 of season-5, I continue the discussion, picking up from the previous week's episode, with my friend and co-worker Keith Grube -- private investigations and security professional extraordinaire. Special Guest: Keith Grube. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In episode-4 of season-5, I continue the discussion, picking up from the previous week's episode, with my friend and co-worker Keith Grube -- private investigations and security professional extraordinaire.

Special Guest: Keith Grube.

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]]> In episode-4 of season-5, I continue the discussion, picking up from the previous week's episode, with my friend and co-worker Keith Grube -- private investigations and security professional extraordinaire.

Special Guest: Keith Grube.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life -- Season-5_Episode-3 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e3 a54ef618-11ce-44d0-a0dd-e12e903d83bf Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 50:36 no In episode-3 of season-5, I talk with friend and co-worker Mister Keith Grube. He is a top of the line professional in the private investigations field, as well as an excellent private security contractor. Keith is a retired law enforcement officer. There are three episodes with Keith. We talk of many things. I think you're going to really enjoy his stories and his recollections. Special Guest: Keith Grube. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In episode-3 of season-5, I talk with friend and co-worker Mister Keith Grube. He is a top of the line professional in the private investigations field, as well as an excellent private security contractor. Keith is a retired law enforcement officer. There are three episodes with Keith. We talk of many things. I think you're going to really enjoy his stories and his recollections.

Special Guest: Keith Grube.

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]]> In episode-3 of season-5, I talk with friend and co-worker Mister Keith Grube. He is a top of the line professional in the private investigations field, as well as an excellent private security contractor. Keith is a retired law enforcement officer. There are three episodes with Keith. We talk of many things. I think you're going to really enjoy his stories and his recollections.

Special Guest: Keith Grube.

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]]> OTCL: Season-5_Episode-2 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e2 228df1c7-cde2-4822-af73-c323a9530c39 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 1:17:09 no In this episode, I talk with friend and author of the book "Welcome to Blackwater", and his newest book, "Guns, Girls, and Greed" -- Mister Morgan Lerette. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army, as well as a former downrange private security contractor. We take a deeper dive this time talking about private security contracting OCONUS, talking about a wider range of topics. Special Guest: Morgan Lerette. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk with friend and author of the book "Welcome to Blackwater", and his newest book, "Guns, Girls, and Greed" -- Mister Morgan Lerette. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army, as well as a former downrange private security contractor. We take a deeper dive this time talking about private security contracting OCONUS, talking about a wider range of topics.

Special Guest: Morgan Lerette.

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]]> In this episode, I talk with friend and author of the book "Welcome to Blackwater", and his newest book, "Guns, Girls, and Greed" -- Mister Morgan Lerette. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army, as well as a former downrange private security contractor. We take a deeper dive this time talking about private security contracting OCONUS, talking about a wider range of topics.

Special Guest: Morgan Lerette.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life Season-5_Episode-1 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls5e1 b350e333-0dfc-4f8d-b648-2ecf50be4013 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 5 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 31:16 no In this episode, I talk with my special guest, and friend, Bruce Carber Junior. He is a former U.S. Marine, and currently an independent private security contractor and investigator. This disucussion was done remotely, in that Bruce was working in the field during the discussion. If you like this episode, yes, Bruce will be back again! Special Guest: Bruce Carber Jr.. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk with my special guest, and friend, Bruce Carber Junior. He is a former U.S. Marine, and currently an independent private security contractor and investigator. This disucussion was done remotely, in that Bruce was working in the field during the discussion. If you like this episode, yes, Bruce will be back again!

Special Guest: Bruce Carber Jr..

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]]> In this episode, I talk with my special guest, and friend, Bruce Carber Junior. He is a former U.S. Marine, and currently an independent private security contractor and investigator. This disucussion was done remotely, in that Bruce was working in the field during the discussion. If you like this episode, yes, Bruce will be back again!

Special Guest: Bruce Carber Jr..

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-30 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e30 107b5f6b-3aef-458d-b891-d4a938e0997d Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:15:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 17:12 no I would like to kick-off this final episode for this season of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life by saying thank you to everyone who listens to this podcast for continuing to listen, and to those entities which help to support this podcast by lending their support. Next season will include more of my experiences as a private security contractor overseas, as well as some more of my experiences as a private security contractor Stateside, and additional guests. So, then, until the next season, I wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving, a merry Christmas, and a prosperous New Year. And, remember, folks: it takes a team; the grass is not always greener on the other side; be careful what you wish for...you might just get it. Stay humble, stay safe, and keep others safe, by being aware and staying frosty. Until next time, keep it real! PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran I would like to kick-off this final episode for this season of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life by saying thank you to everyone who listens to this podcast for continuing to listen, and to those entities which help to support this podcast by lending their support. Next season will include more of my experiences as a private security contractor overseas, as well as some more of my experiences as a private security contractor Stateside, and additional guests.

So, then, until the next season, I wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving, a merry Christmas, and a prosperous New Year. And, remember, folks: it takes a team; the grass is not always greener on the other side; be careful what you wish for...you might just get it. Stay humble, stay safe, and keep others safe, by being aware and staying frosty. Until next time, keep it real!

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]]> I would like to kick-off this final episode for this season of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life by saying thank you to everyone who listens to this podcast for continuing to listen, and to those entities which help to support this podcast by lending their support. Next season will include more of my experiences as a private security contractor overseas, as well as some more of my experiences as a private security contractor Stateside, and additional guests.

So, then, until the next season, I wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving, a merry Christmas, and a prosperous New Year. And, remember, folks: it takes a team; the grass is not always greener on the other side; be careful what you wish for...you might just get it. Stay humble, stay safe, and keep others safe, by being aware and staying frosty. Until next time, keep it real!

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-29 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e29 2b1ba6a7-2fca-491f-9e7c-0c95f4286865 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 23:35 no In this episode, I cover down, in a brief format, on the compilation of my seven years contracting overseas in four seasons -- acknowledging that, yes, in hindsight, I could have relatively easily stretched it out such that there was a clear season for each of the years contracting. I also, briefly, reference each of those years with the various companies on the various contracts and projects, promising that in the next season, season-5, next year (2025), to go back and do just that. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this episode, episode-29 of the fourth season of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life. Thank you for tuning in. And, if you like what you're hearing, pass it along to those you know. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I cover down, in a brief format, on the compilation of my seven years contracting overseas in four seasons -- acknowledging that, yes, in hindsight, I could have relatively easily stretched it out such that there was a clear season for each of the years contracting. I also, briefly, reference each of those years with the various companies on the various contracts and projects, promising that in the next season, season-5, next year (2025), to go back and do just that. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this episode, episode-29 of the fourth season of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life. Thank you for tuning in. And, if you like what you're hearing, pass it along to those you know.

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]]> In this episode, I cover down, in a brief format, on the compilation of my seven years contracting overseas in four seasons -- acknowledging that, yes, in hindsight, I could have relatively easily stretched it out such that there was a clear season for each of the years contracting. I also, briefly, reference each of those years with the various companies on the various contracts and projects, promising that in the next season, season-5, next year (2025), to go back and do just that. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this episode, episode-29 of the fourth season of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life. Thank you for tuning in. And, if you like what you're hearing, pass it along to those you know.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-28 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e28 59467682-7af7-4670-b897-f764ffc7de12 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 23:30 no In this episode, I deviate from my story telling of some of the private security projects I was a part of in the States. I'll back to those at some point. In the meantime, I talk about what happens, physically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically when we return home for the final time and the dopamine and the adrenaline wear off? What happens when we recognize that we are not going back and now have to deal with different, sometimes completely different, issues? PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I deviate from my story telling of some of the private security projects I was a part of in the States. I'll back to those at some point. In the meantime, I talk about what happens, physically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically when we return home for the final time and the dopamine and the adrenaline wear off? What happens when we recognize that we are not going back and now have to deal with different, sometimes completely different, issues?

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]]> In this episode, I deviate from my story telling of some of the private security projects I was a part of in the States. I'll back to those at some point. In the meantime, I talk about what happens, physically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically when we return home for the final time and the dopamine and the adrenaline wear off? What happens when we recognize that we are not going back and now have to deal with different, sometimes completely different, issues?

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-27 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e27 75e13aac-b334-4ed9-b5d2-9fdbd2f0442c Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 26:31 no In this episode, I pick up, more or less, where I left off in the previous episode. In this episode I talk about, mostly, my experiences working on the Japanese Consulate project in Seattle, Washington. I also talk about, to some extent, again, about the failures of the standard private security model in the U-S -- as I see it. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up, more or less, where I left off in the previous episode. In this episode I talk about, mostly, my experiences working on the Japanese Consulate project in Seattle, Washington. I also talk about, to some extent, again, about the failures of the standard private security model in the U-S -- as I see it.

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]]> In this episode, I pick up, more or less, where I left off in the previous episode. In this episode I talk about, mostly, my experiences working on the Japanese Consulate project in Seattle, Washington. I also talk about, to some extent, again, about the failures of the standard private security model in the U-S -- as I see it.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-26 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e26 64dbd63e-8182-4978-8cef-5fc90e963835 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 26:08 no I want to begin this episode by saying that I hope you enjoyed my previous episode with my special guest, Heath Hansen, as we talked about some of his experiences as a journalist, writing for Soldier of Fortune magazine, while along the Southern Border of the U.S.A. and Mexico. That said, in this episode, I pick up, more or less, where I left off in the previous episodes. I continue talking about some of my private security project experiences in the United States. I talk about the reality of security, and the failed experiments of the standard private security model and the standard security mentality. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran I want to begin this episode by saying that I hope you enjoyed my previous episode with my special guest, Heath Hansen, as we talked about some of his experiences as a journalist, writing for Soldier of Fortune magazine, while along the Southern Border of the U.S.A. and Mexico. That said, in this episode, I pick up, more or less, where I left off in the previous episodes. I continue talking about some of my private security project experiences in the United States. I talk about the reality of security, and the failed experiments of the standard private security model and the standard security mentality.

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]]> I want to begin this episode by saying that I hope you enjoyed my previous episode with my special guest, Heath Hansen, as we talked about some of his experiences as a journalist, writing for Soldier of Fortune magazine, while along the Southern Border of the U.S.A. and Mexico. That said, in this episode, I pick up, more or less, where I left off in the previous episodes. I continue talking about some of my private security project experiences in the United States. I talk about the reality of security, and the failed experiments of the standard private security model and the standard security mentality.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-25 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e25 69585e48-e1ad-4699-9655-e394c704dc81 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 53:12 no In this episode, I talk again with Heath Hansen -- former member of airborne infantry in the U-S Army, former LEO, private security contractor, and author/writer for Soldier of Fortune Magazine -- regarding his continued experiences covering down on the real goings on along the U-S/Mexico border, AKA: The Southern border. Heath Hansen has published at least thirty articles on the subject. His articles are available for reading at the SOF Magazine website at [ https://sofmag.com ]. What is going on down there for almost four years now might just surprise you -- especially to learn just how dire it really is. Special Guest: Heath Hansen. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk again with Heath Hansen -- former member of airborne infantry in the U-S Army, former LEO, private security contractor, and author/writer for Soldier of Fortune Magazine -- regarding his continued experiences covering down on the real goings on along the U-S/Mexico border, AKA: The Southern border. Heath Hansen has published at least thirty articles on the subject. His articles are available for reading at the SOF Magazine website at [ https://sofmag.com ]. What is going on down there for almost four years now might just surprise you -- especially to learn just how dire it really is.

Special Guest: Heath Hansen.

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]]> In this episode, I talk again with Heath Hansen -- former member of airborne infantry in the U-S Army, former LEO, private security contractor, and author/writer for Soldier of Fortune Magazine -- regarding his continued experiences covering down on the real goings on along the U-S/Mexico border, AKA: The Southern border. Heath Hansen has published at least thirty articles on the subject. His articles are available for reading at the SOF Magazine website at [ https://sofmag.com ]. What is going on down there for almost four years now might just surprise you -- especially to learn just how dire it really is.

Special Guest: Heath Hansen.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-24 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e24 d7d6916d-98b6-4b69-8fff-daedd249f8f6 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 25:26 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I put a few finishing touches on the LCR/Three Dams project before discussing on a cursory level some of the many private security projects I have been a part of in the United States since and before. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I put a few finishing touches on the LCR/Three Dams project before discussing on a cursory level some of the many private security projects I have been a part of in the United States since and before.

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]]> In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I put a few finishing touches on the LCR/Three Dams project before discussing on a cursory level some of the many private security projects I have been a part of in the United States since and before.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-23 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e23 553967e3-0b78-4ae1-a271-0d6983336c72 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 25:11 no In this episode, I essentially put a wrap on my seven years as a PSC overseas, transitioning, for now, to some of my experiences as a PSC in the States. I will spend the next three to five episodes, maybe more, in this season talking mostly about some of my experiences as a PSC here in the States. I begin this episode talking a little bit about a project that I was tapped for to spend three days on a site visit for a federal contract along the borders of Washington and Oregon that a guy I know was bidding on. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I essentially put a wrap on my seven years as a PSC overseas, transitioning, for now, to some of my experiences as a PSC in the States. I will spend the next three to five episodes, maybe more, in this season talking mostly about some of my experiences as a PSC here in the States. I begin this episode talking a little bit about a project that I was tapped for to spend three days on a site visit for a federal contract along the borders of Washington and Oregon that a guy I know was bidding on.

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]]> In this episode, I essentially put a wrap on my seven years as a PSC overseas, transitioning, for now, to some of my experiences as a PSC in the States. I will spend the next three to five episodes, maybe more, in this season talking mostly about some of my experiences as a PSC here in the States. I begin this episode talking a little bit about a project that I was tapped for to spend three days on a site visit for a federal contract along the borders of Washington and Oregon that a guy I know was bidding on.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-22 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e22 883c7df7-2adc-43f7-83ab-fca28f09d66c Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 21:20 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode -- mostly (I hope you enjoyed the previous episode with my guest Heath Hansen). In this episode, I pick up from there and continue my discussion on my experiences as camp site security manager for a base in North/Northwest Afghanistan. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode -- mostly (I hope you enjoyed the previous episode with my guest Heath Hansen). In this episode, I pick up from there and continue my discussion on my experiences as camp site security manager for a base in North/Northwest Afghanistan.

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]]> In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode -- mostly (I hope you enjoyed the previous episode with my guest Heath Hansen). In this episode, I pick up from there and continue my discussion on my experiences as camp site security manager for a base in North/Northwest Afghanistan.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-21 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e21 3791bc36-cd21-4bfd-be26-d3b1f4b9c082 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 1:23:36 no In this episode, I talk with Heath Hansen, former member of airborne infantry in the U.S. Army. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Heath is a former police officer. He is currently a private security contractor in California and Texas, as well as writer for Soldier of Fortune magazine. We spend time discussing a great number of topics, including, to some extent, what is really going on along the southern border of the U.S. and Mexico, and some of the results of failed policies. Special Guest: Heath Hansen. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk with Heath Hansen, former member of airborne infantry in the U.S. Army. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Heath is a former police officer. He is currently a private security contractor in California and Texas, as well as writer for Soldier of Fortune magazine. We spend time discussing a great number of topics, including, to some extent, what is really going on along the southern border of the U.S. and Mexico, and some of the results of failed policies.

Special Guest: Heath Hansen.

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]]> In this episode, I talk with Heath Hansen, former member of airborne infantry in the U.S. Army. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Heath is a former police officer. He is currently a private security contractor in California and Texas, as well as writer for Soldier of Fortune magazine. We spend time discussing a great number of topics, including, to some extent, what is really going on along the southern border of the U.S. and Mexico, and some of the results of failed policies.

Special Guest: Heath Hansen.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-20 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e20 02fbc9e0-bbc5-419b-aedd-d5b327d08033 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 21:59 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussions of my experiences as a private security contractor overseas while working for the company Blue Hackle in the country of Afghanistan, on this particular mission, in the role of acting camp site security manager. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussions of my experiences as a private security contractor overseas while working for the company Blue Hackle in the country of Afghanistan, on this particular mission, in the role of acting camp site security manager.

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]]> In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussions of my experiences as a private security contractor overseas while working for the company Blue Hackle in the country of Afghanistan, on this particular mission, in the role of acting camp site security manager.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-19 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e19 8d2bd19b-de64-426c-b800-e0402e9d1268 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 24:22 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, as I continue talking about my then current experiences as the acting camp site security manager at a special base North/Northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, as I continue talking about my then current experiences as the acting camp site security manager at a special base North/Northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan.

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]]> In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, as I continue talking about my then current experiences as the acting camp site security manager at a special base North/Northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-18 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e18 1f72d059-8750-430d-957e-52d6fa2cc5cc Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 23:59 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, talking about my experiences as a private security contractor for the company Blue Hackle. At this point, I am the acting site security manager for a special camp on a base north/northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, talking about my experiences as a private security contractor for the company Blue Hackle. At this point, I am the acting site security manager for a special camp on a base north/northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan.

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]]> In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, talking about my experiences as a private security contractor for the company Blue Hackle. At this point, I am the acting site security manager for a special camp on a base north/northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-17 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e17 305b6254-ab40-485e-8776-e459cb5bf545 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 24:40 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, continuing my discussion of my time and experience as the acting camp site security manager on a special base north/northwest of Kabul in the country of Afghanistan. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, continuing my discussion of my time and experience as the acting camp site security manager on a special base north/northwest of Kabul in the country of Afghanistan.

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]]> In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, continuing my discussion of my time and experience as the acting camp site security manager on a special base north/northwest of Kabul in the country of Afghanistan.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-16 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e16 3846f373-de87-48f2-816a-e6435c6a4248 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 23:52 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, talking about my time and experiences as a camp site security manager for Blue Hackle at a military installation north/northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, talking about my time and experiences as a camp site security manager for Blue Hackle at a military installation north/northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan.

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]]> In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, talking about my time and experiences as a camp site security manager for Blue Hackle at a military installation north/northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-15 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e15 f02b93b5-200c-451d-9ac6-1b60ac8a0dc0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 22:41 no In this episode, I put a wrap on the physical security project I was doing as my last assignment at the Bagram Air Base prior to transitioning to a camp site security manager's position at a special base two to three hours northly of Bagram. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I put a wrap on the physical security project I was doing as my last assignment at the Bagram Air Base prior to transitioning to a camp site security manager's position at a special base two to three hours northly of Bagram.

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]]> In this episode, I put a wrap on the physical security project I was doing as my last assignment at the Bagram Air Base prior to transitioning to a camp site security manager's position at a special base two to three hours northly of Bagram.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-14 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e14 77e13804-20f3-42c6-b151-ac2c7eb89e06 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 22:11 no In this episode, I continue where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussion on my experiences with the PSC Blue Hackle while in afghanistan. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I continue where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussion on my experiences with the PSC Blue Hackle while in afghanistan.

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]]> In this episode, I continue where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussion on my experiences with the PSC Blue Hackle while in afghanistan.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-13 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e13 ab19d7e0-915d-4f4c-b63e-ff25cc40b6c4 Thu, 23 May 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 19:56 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, correcting a few imbalances, talking briefly about my new job and role, the promise to come, and the utter surprise from those remaining on the ground that I was back. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, correcting a few imbalances, talking briefly about my new job and role, the promise to come, and the utter surprise from those remaining on the ground that I was back.

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]]> In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, correcting a few imbalances, talking briefly about my new job and role, the promise to come, and the utter surprise from those remaining on the ground that I was back.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-12 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e12 7c5588a8-e3ae-44a3-a361-de5d20abdd37 Thu, 16 May 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 25:28 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode. I briefly recap my departure from Bagram Air Base for a rotation home, my return, and the continuation of unprofessional conduct until the arrival of our third site security manager. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode. I briefly recap my departure from Bagram Air Base for a rotation home, my return, and the continuation of unprofessional conduct until the arrival of our third site security manager.

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]]> In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode. I briefly recap my departure from Bagram Air Base for a rotation home, my return, and the continuation of unprofessional conduct until the arrival of our third site security manager.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-11 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e11 887a3d88-ece8-4a55-bebc-617b879a4023 Thu, 09 May 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 25:39 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussion with the three failed site security managers we had while on project for Blue Hackle in the Bagram area of Afghanistan. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussion with the three failed site security managers we had while on project for Blue Hackle in the Bagram area of Afghanistan.

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]]> In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode as I continue my discussion with the three failed site security managers we had while on project for Blue Hackle in the Bagram area of Afghanistan.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-10 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e10 6984eebc-c499-4b51-aac1-7de7e82c6962 Thu, 02 May 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 23:31 no In this episode, I resume where I left off in the previous episode as I continue the discussion of my experiences with the company Blue Hackle in the country of Afghanistan and, to some extent, of the failures of leadership and the struggles and challenges, and the tempers that occur when you are operating in a hostile region. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I resume where I left off in the previous episode as I continue the discussion of my experiences with the company Blue Hackle in the country of Afghanistan and, to some extent, of the failures of leadership and the struggles and challenges, and the tempers that occur when you are operating in a hostile region.

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]]> In this episode, I resume where I left off in the previous episode as I continue the discussion of my experiences with the company Blue Hackle in the country of Afghanistan and, to some extent, of the failures of leadership and the struggles and challenges, and the tempers that occur when you are operating in a hostile region.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-9 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e9 3acfc614-6908-4352-8f3c-9cb6c7213d35 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 23:51 no In this episode, I continue my discussion on the first of three security projects I was a part of with Blue Hackle in the Bagram and Kabul areas of operation. On the first project in Bagram, I pick up roughly week four. This is about the time when things started to show signs of cracks and break-downs, as well as the severe lack of leadership. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I continue my discussion on the first of three security projects I was a part of with Blue Hackle in the Bagram and Kabul areas of operation. On the first project in Bagram, I pick up roughly week four. This is about the time when things started to show signs of cracks and break-downs, as well as the severe lack of leadership.

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]]> In this episode, I continue my discussion on the first of three security projects I was a part of with Blue Hackle in the Bagram and Kabul areas of operation. On the first project in Bagram, I pick up roughly week four. This is about the time when things started to show signs of cracks and break-downs, as well as the severe lack of leadership.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-8 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e8 24984902-83d1-4cb9-989a-0fef88785176 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:30:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 19:38 no In this episode, I continue my discussion on my experiences with the private security contracting company Blue Hackle while working, again, in Afghanistan. In this episode I pick eup where I left off in the previous episode, somewhere between week two and week four of the project. I also speak to some leadership aspects and the failings of and how they can affect the outcome of a project or a mission. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I continue my discussion on my experiences with the private security contracting company Blue Hackle while working, again, in Afghanistan. In this episode I pick eup where I left off in the previous episode, somewhere between week two and week four of the project. I also speak to some leadership aspects and the failings of and how they can affect the outcome of a project or a mission.

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]]> In this episode, I continue my discussion on my experiences with the private security contracting company Blue Hackle while working, again, in Afghanistan. In this episode I pick eup where I left off in the previous episode, somewhere between week two and week four of the project. I also speak to some leadership aspects and the failings of and how they can affect the outcome of a project or a mission.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-7 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e7 358466f3-4af3-4a04-a2f3-2ca94d38839d Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:30:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 18:22 no In this episode, I continue my talk of my experiences as a PSC in Afghanistan while working in the Bagram area at the Bagram air base for the company Blue Hackle. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I continue my talk of my experiences as a PSC in Afghanistan while working in the Bagram area at the Bagram air base for the company Blue Hackle.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-6 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e6 fdbe154f-5c09-4572-9e8b-7d1a18a2a143 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:30:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 1:13:33 no In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life I talk with return guest Greg "Doc" Hesch, a veteran of the United States Air Force, a paramedic, private security contractor, and project consultant. Special Guest: Greg Hesch. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life I talk with return guest Greg "Doc" Hesch, a veteran of the United States Air Force, a paramedic, private security contractor, and project consultant.

Special Guest: Greg Hesch.

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]]> In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life I talk with return guest Greg "Doc" Hesch, a veteran of the United States Air Force, a paramedic, private security contractor, and project consultant.

Special Guest: Greg Hesch.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-5 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e5 fdde1405-92ed-4bc4-9ea6-41b2c85d13ad Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 50:53 no In this episode, I talk with Damien Keenan, a veteran of the USMC and PSC. We had a great exchange on his experiences as a Marine, a cop, and as a contractor overseas -- along with the life lessons he's learned as a result. Special Guest: Damien Keenan. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk with Damien Keenan, a veteran of the USMC and PSC. We had a great exchange on his experiences as a Marine, a cop, and as a contractor overseas -- along with the life lessons he's learned as a result.

Special Guest: Damien Keenan.

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]]> In this episode, I talk with Damien Keenan, a veteran of the USMC and PSC. We had a great exchange on his experiences as a Marine, a cop, and as a contractor overseas -- along with the life lessons he's learned as a result.

Special Guest: Damien Keenan.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4_Episode-4 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e4 1d47aa2a-9d0b-4ab1-8cfb-bbdff8036e96 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 22:59 no In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, continuing my talk about my experiences as a PSC/PMC, back in Afghanistan working with Blue Hackle. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, continuing my talk about my experiences as a PSC/PMC, back in Afghanistan working with Blue Hackle.

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]]> In this episode of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, continuing my talk about my experiences as a PSC/PMC, back in Afghanistan working with Blue Hackle.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4 Episode-3 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e3 41e09724-d8ce-4e9b-ab7f-a203f63a6066 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 19:14 no In this episode, I conclude my time with the WPS training regimen and transition into my next contract assignment in Afghanistan with the PSC company Blue Hackle. I spent nearly three years with Blue Hackle -- the same amount of time I spent my last years in Afghanistan. Which means that this will likely spill over into the next season. Thanks for listening! PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I conclude my time with the WPS training regimen and transition into my next contract assignment in Afghanistan with the PSC company Blue Hackle. I spent nearly three years with Blue Hackle -- the same amount of time I spent my last years in Afghanistan. Which means that this will likely spill over into the next season.

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]]> In this episode, I conclude my time with the WPS training regimen and transition into my next contract assignment in Afghanistan with the PSC company Blue Hackle. I spent nearly three years with Blue Hackle -- the same amount of time I spent my last years in Afghanistan. Which means that this will likely spill over into the next season.

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]]> OTCL: Season-4 Episode-2 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e2 0a495a28-0ec7-4b8c-a872-6a1dfe646ff8 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 23:58 no In this episode, I almost complete this diversion of my next assignments to Afghanistan by almost concluding the WPS training program in New Mexico that I attended. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I almost complete this diversion of my next assignments to Afghanistan by almost concluding the WPS training program in New Mexico that I attended.

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]]> OTCL_Season-4_Episode-1 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls4e1 4dca9820-185c-4e0a-953a-43f16aad8915 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 4 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 18:30 no In this episode of season-4 of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I pick up where I left off in season-3's final episode at approximately week-3 of the WPS instruction and training program for the State Department. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode of season-4 of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life, I pick up where I left off in season-3's final episode at approximately week-3 of the WPS instruction and training program for the State Department.

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-14 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e14 5a8f006c-e932-4835-b88c-1b3fa35e2fae Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 23:06 no Welcome everybody to the 14th episode in the 3rd season of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life. In this episode, I pick up where I left off in episode-13. This is the final episode for this season as OCONUS: The Contractor's Life will be taking its usual seasonal break for the remainder of this year, resuming sometime next year, on or about the month of February in 2024. That said, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life wishes you a very happy Thanksgiving, a very merry Christmas, and, hopefully, a very happy upcoming New Year. Remember, folks, it takes a team; the grass is not always greener on the other side; be careful what you wish for because you might just get it. Stay frosty. And, until next time, keep it real. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Welcome everybody to the 14th episode in the 3rd season of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life. In this episode, I pick up where I left off in episode-13.

This is the final episode for this season as OCONUS: The Contractor's Life will be taking its usual seasonal break for the remainder of this year, resuming sometime next year, on or about the month of February in 2024.

That said, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life wishes you a very happy Thanksgiving, a very merry Christmas, and, hopefully, a very happy upcoming New Year. Remember, folks, it takes a team; the grass is not always greener on the other side; be careful what you wish for because you might just get it. Stay frosty. And, until next time, keep it real.

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]]> Welcome everybody to the 14th episode in the 3rd season of OCONUS: The Contractor's Life. In this episode, I pick up where I left off in episode-13.

This is the final episode for this season as OCONUS: The Contractor's Life will be taking its usual seasonal break for the remainder of this year, resuming sometime next year, on or about the month of February in 2024.

That said, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life wishes you a very happy Thanksgiving, a very merry Christmas, and, hopefully, a very happy upcoming New Year. Remember, folks, it takes a team; the grass is not always greener on the other side; be careful what you wish for because you might just get it. Stay frosty. And, until next time, keep it real.

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-13 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e13 a6524b56-a527-4190-a2eb-ebc022ef7c8f Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 22:01 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, continuing my experiences in the WPS program prior to heading back overseas. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episode, continuing my experiences in the WPS program prior to heading back overseas.

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-12 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e12 e6249c0c-1495-49bc-bf65-1435285bf2ed Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:30:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 23:16 no In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episdode as I continue my adventure on the WPS training program with the company Aegis. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up where I left off in the previous episdode as I continue my adventure on the WPS training program with the company Aegis.

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-11 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e11 d59a8eab-c5f7-4031-8951-926488975438 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 25:15 no In this episode, I skip going back to Iraq -- been there, done that. I will go back to Iraq, along with other areas, in a compilation series that will comprise all the topics and subjects that I either skipped, forgot to mention, or otherwise left out. For now, I'm back to Afghanistan, on another project for another company but only after taking a detour through the State of New Mexico for seven weeks of instruction and training in the run-up for the WPS program. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I skip going back to Iraq -- been there, done that. I will go back to Iraq, along with other areas, in a compilation series that will comprise all the topics and subjects that I either skipped, forgot to mention, or otherwise left out. For now, I'm back to Afghanistan, on another project for another company but only after taking a detour through the State of New Mexico for seven weeks of instruction and training in the run-up for the WPS program.

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]]> In this episode, I skip going back to Iraq -- been there, done that. I will go back to Iraq, along with other areas, in a compilation series that will comprise all the topics and subjects that I either skipped, forgot to mention, or otherwise left out. For now, I'm back to Afghanistan, on another project for another company but only after taking a detour through the State of New Mexico for seven weeks of instruction and training in the run-up for the WPS program.

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-10 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e10 741f79a9-a5db-421c-bee8-6d7d88ba8c04 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 21:03 no In this episode, I finally get back to Iraq. I discuss, briefly, in this episode, my initial introduction to the new company, Torres, and its culture after having left the Jalalabad region of Afghanistan with the company EODT. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I finally get back to Iraq. I discuss, briefly, in this episode, my initial introduction to the new company, Torres, and its culture after having left the Jalalabad region of Afghanistan with the company EODT.

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-9 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e9 413a5121-9cab-4e34-b8bf-e9091bbdddcd Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 21:13 no PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-8 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e8 997f6233-6064-4fc4-8443-ce4daeb9ff4b Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 24:43 no In this episode, I put a wrap on my time in the Country of Afghanistan for now as I transition to my time, again, in the Country of Iraq. I conclude with some talks of what it takes to be a private security contractor OCONUS. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I put a wrap on my time in the Country of Afghanistan for now as I transition to my time, again, in the Country of Iraq. I conclude with some talks of what it takes to be a private security contractor OCONUS.

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-7 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e7 7b780493-58f1-4ec2-b254-be59d2d75669 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 19:35 no In this episode, I continue my discussions/recollections of my time as a private security contractor in the area of the Nangurhar Province/Jalalabad region of Afghanistan. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I continue my discussions/recollections of my time as a private security contractor in the area of the Nangurhar Province/Jalalabad region of Afghanistan.

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-6 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e6 9ae7a177-c3e7-43d8-8b26-7899b9866398 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:30:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 25:44 no In this episode, I pick up, more or less, where I left off in episode five of season three as I talk more of some of my experiences while working in the Jalalabad region of Afghanistan while with EODT. I also talk, to some extent, about some of my experiences working CONUS. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I pick up, more or less, where I left off in episode five of season three as I talk more of some of my experiences while working in the Jalalabad region of Afghanistan while with EODT. I also talk, to some extent, about some of my experiences working CONUS.

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-5 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e5 09f02c37-ea41-4cce-9dce-44f9b0e9bbf3 Thu, 25 May 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 21:01 no In this episode, I return to where I left off, more or less, in Season-2, discussing some of my time and experiences while working in Afghanistan as a private security contractor. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I return to where I left off, more or less, in Season-2, discussing some of my time and experiences while working in Afghanistan as a private security contractor.

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-4 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e4 08fe88c4-1372-42e9-9268-bc39a87443d3 Thu, 11 May 2023 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 34:19 no In this episode, I talk more of the benefits of physical conditioning, the mind, body, spirit synergy, embracing the pain, as well as some of the considerations one should look to when deciding who to select for your bodyguard and or security team. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk more of the benefits of physical conditioning, the mind, body, spirit synergy, embracing the pain, as well as some of the considerations one should look to when deciding who to select for your bodyguard and or security team.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life Season-3 Episode-3 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e3 007e4ee5-cb36-43bf-9749-11ea8c3fb415 Fri, 05 May 2023 13:30:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion on the life of a private security contractor overseas, away from his or her country, in a foreign land, often contrary and hostile to his or her way of life. 30:34 no In this episode, I clarify what was, apparently, a confusing statement in the previous episode before waxing long on one of the keys in the PSC industry -- physical fitness. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I clarify what was, apparently, a confusing statement in the previous episode before waxing long on one of the keys in the PSC industry -- physical fitness.

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]]> OTCL: Season-3 Episode-2 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e2 05a152ff-be9e-4a1f-bb3e-38685241cd2d Thu, 27 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor A discussion of life overseas as a private security contractor. 27:21 no In this episode, I recap the thread I ended on near the end of Season-2, expounding on a few topics, with a promise to pick up where I left off and continue the march forward in a coherent thread. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I recap the thread I ended on near the end of Season-2, expounding on a few topics, with a promise to pick up where I left off and continue the march forward in a coherent thread.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life Season-3 Episode-1 https://oconus.fireside.fm/otcls3e1 27cea72c-7ba6-41b8-a025-be6d0fcf669c Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:30:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 3 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk, briefly, about what contractors do in their down-time, and how we are different but not so much so on a humanitarian level. 20:58 no In this episode, I talk, briefly, about what contractors do in their down-time, and how we are different but not so much so on a humanitarian level. From our past-times and hobbies to our passions for freedom and individual liberties. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk, briefly, about what contractors do in their down-time, and how we are different but not so much so on a humanitarian level. From our past-times and hobbies to our passions for freedom and individual liberties.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-29 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e29 80420de9-9cb7-4e87-84f9-6d60f12fdf93 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with Douglas Hardman -- former member of the U.S. Army, and private security contractor. 1:12:08 no Douglas Hardman is a former member of the U.S. Army, and a private security contractor. While in the Army, he deployed to Eastern Europe. Since then, he has worked stateside on various private security projects. Douglas is currently employed by a a well known executive protection company. He is also chasing down another college degree. Ultimately, unless another war kicks off, requiring private security contractors, Douglas is eyeing the WPS program with the State Department. Special Guest: Douglas Hardman. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Douglas Hardman is a former member of the U.S. Army, and a private security contractor. While in the Army, he deployed to Eastern Europe. Since then, he has worked stateside on various private security projects. Douglas is currently employed by a a well known executive protection company. He is also chasing down another college degree. Ultimately, unless another war kicks off, requiring private security contractors, Douglas is eyeing the WPS program with the State Department.

Special Guest: Douglas Hardman.

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]]> Douglas Hardman is a former member of the U.S. Army, and a private security contractor. While in the Army, he deployed to Eastern Europe. Since then, he has worked stateside on various private security projects. Douglas is currently employed by a a well known executive protection company. He is also chasing down another college degree. Ultimately, unless another war kicks off, requiring private security contractors, Douglas is eyeing the WPS program with the State Department.

Special Guest: Douglas Hardman.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-27 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e27 1485cd12-72a5-4a17-8c39-34ba514f2f75 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode I digress and rant about the abysmal state of the standard private security model -- primarily in the U.S. 33:37 no PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

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]]> Season-2 Episode-26 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e26 73f844ba-2b85-4ab0-ac15-87549aad3ff4 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with Ken Gouchi, former U.S. Army and host of Wienerfied dot com, and David Maestas, retired U.S. Army, and founder of Discover Maestro. 2:21:49 no In this episode, I talk with Ken Gouchi, former U.S. Army and host of Wienerfied dot com, and David Maestas, retired U.S. Army, and founder of Discover Maestro. This episode also prefaces upcoming changes and or new items as I and the two men who contributed to this episode have agreed to start another podcast, arguably more likely a videocast, that will be available across numerous platforms. I hope you enjoy it. Special Guests: Dave Maestas and Ken Gouchi. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk with Ken Gouchi, former U.S. Army and host of Wienerfied dot com, and David Maestas, retired U.S. Army, and founder of Discover Maestro.

This episode also prefaces upcoming changes and or new items as I and the two men who contributed to this episode have agreed to start another podcast, arguably more likely a videocast, that will be available across numerous platforms. I hope you enjoy it.

Special Guests: Dave Maestas and Ken Gouchi.

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]]> In this episode, I talk with Ken Gouchi, former U.S. Army and host of Wienerfied dot com, and David Maestas, retired U.S. Army, and founder of Discover Maestro.

This episode also prefaces upcoming changes and or new items as I and the two men who contributed to this episode have agreed to start another podcast, arguably more likely a videocast, that will be available across numerous platforms. I hope you enjoy it.

Special Guests: Dave Maestas and Ken Gouchi.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-25 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e25 e09512eb-1b74-4bb9-978a-cc96f7c8c205 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I take an unceremonious departure from Afghanistan, going back to Iraq. 33:00 no In this episode, I take an unceremonious departure from Afghanistan, going back to Iraq. I will be going back to Afghanistan in order to revisit and complete the segment for that portion of my time in Afghanistan prior to going back to Iraq. And, then, back to Afghanistan for the final two years or so that I spent there prior to calling it quits. Once that is completed, I fully intend to jump around the map, so to speak, in order to cover down on subjects obliquely referenced, and talking about subjects as they come to mind, as well as talking with guests and contributors. This podcast has been, and likely always will be, a work in progress. I appreciate your patronage. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I take an unceremonious departure from Afghanistan, going back to Iraq. I will be going back to Afghanistan in order to revisit and complete the segment for that portion of my time in Afghanistan prior to going back to Iraq. And, then, back to Afghanistan for the final two years or so that I spent there prior to calling it quits.

Once that is completed, I fully intend to jump around the map, so to speak, in order to cover down on subjects obliquely referenced, and talking about subjects as they come to mind, as well as talking with guests and contributors.

This podcast has been, and likely always will be, a work in progress. I appreciate your patronage.

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]]> In this episode, I take an unceremonious departure from Afghanistan, going back to Iraq. I will be going back to Afghanistan in order to revisit and complete the segment for that portion of my time in Afghanistan prior to going back to Iraq. And, then, back to Afghanistan for the final two years or so that I spent there prior to calling it quits.

Once that is completed, I fully intend to jump around the map, so to speak, in order to cover down on subjects obliquely referenced, and talking about subjects as they come to mind, as well as talking with guests and contributors.

This podcast has been, and likely always will be, a work in progress. I appreciate your patronage.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-24 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e24 d70c9ea1-a61f-40e9-a1e0-be72f87b7900 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with friend Dave Maestas, and founder of Discover Maestro. 1:19:21 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. Special Guest: Dave Maestas. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Special Guest: Dave Maestas.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Special Guest: Dave Maestas.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-23 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e23 68d1a037-135b-4d85-a565-4c9209eb6b9f Thu, 06 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk about, primarily, the differences between standard private security and non-standard private security. 40:04 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-22 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e22 7f627bf3-71d0-40d8-be93-9b8ac80f5211 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk more of my time and experiences while working in the Jalalabad region of Afghanistan. 37:06 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-21 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e21 861fec2d-c6b8-4784-ae2a-d8109b239d73 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk more of my time with EODT while working in the Jalalabad region of Afghanistan. 40:30 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> Season-2 Episode-20 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e20 9c8b2c16-8428-4655-9abd-78cf089aaba3 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I continue with my experiences as a PSC in Iraq, moving from my relatively brief time with then SOC-SMG and moving over to EODT. 43:39 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> Season-2 Episode-19 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e19 b955c717-dba0-423e-92fd-fe996ab51deb Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk more about my first deployment to Iraq as a PSC. I also clarify my comments on the distinction between OCONUS and Overseas. I also talk about some of the differences between contracting overseas and working stateside. 43:37 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> Season-2 Episode-18 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e18 2dafbe08-67f0-49c6-b07f-184a9e08011b Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I finally transition from Kuwait to Iraq. I also talk, briefly, about my experiences between Kuwait and Iraq prior to deploying as a PSC to Iraq, as well as my initial experiences the first couple of weeks on the ground in Iraq. 39:22 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> Season-2 Episode-17 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e17 71dc5c33-ec81-4417-a5de-770c4cfe0807 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I put a more or less final wrap on my experiences as a PSC in Kuwait. Future episodes for this season will revolve around Iraq and Afghanistan. Occasional reminders of my time in Kuwait when and as it seems relevant and or pertinent to the conversation. 51:37 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> Season-2 Episode-16 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e16 0e15ed15-6edf-44b7-921c-e003c864efd4 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, among other items of discussion, I talk about private security contracts around the globe. 39:49 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> Season-2 Episode-15 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e15 1fad8906-1232-4dd0-9b9c-a43355b24afa Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, among other things, I discuss what motivates a person to leave their happy life and work in a foreign country as a private security contractor. 35:10 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> Season-2 Episode-14 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e14 45ba969c-927d-4786-8c0a-b23c566e30e6 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk about the differences between instruction and training; to some extent, the drive and motivation it takes to make it; giving others a chance -- if they deserve it; and why military veterans and LEO veterans are sought for high-risk, high-threat security. 35:00 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> Season-2 Episode-13 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e13 ea75dea8-bfba-428e-9257-1b52a9ccfd99 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk about the legendary and mythical status heaped upon the PSC industry; the levels of instruction and training; and the plethora of smack talkers and talk the talkers. 34:14 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> Season-2 Episode-12 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e12 cc9aae49-6bde-4c3b-9673-87b2dc31063a Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk about the advantages of being a truly independent I9 private security contractor; taxes; all the Jason Bournes; and other items. 39:05 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-11 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e11 8904b3ef-65a3-4dd9-bcb9-117e8b425aab Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with my friend Tarek Kadourah about his experiences -- from emigrating to the U.S. to contracting. 1:46:49 yes OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. Special Guest: Tarek Kadourah. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Special Guest: Tarek Kadourah.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

Special Guest: Tarek Kadourah.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-10 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e10 ebc21fbc-40d1-43fa-b5a9-ad86d957ee66 Thu, 26 May 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode I discuss more of the things one should consider prior to becoming a private security contractor or a mercenary OCONUS/overseas. 36:15 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-9 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e9 1c0519a5-76df-4980-872a-c3b0fb54ee1f Thu, 19 May 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode I jump around a bit -- from Kuwait to Iraq to Afghanistan then back to Kuwait -- like a former PSC who has had too much coffee. 29:37 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-8 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e8 daa28220-f9a3-426d-b0c4-fd770c54d63b Thu, 12 May 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, amongst other topics, I discuss the requirements for instruction, training and experience for many to most private security contractors in a hostile, war-torn zone. 39:42 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian. During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast. So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is now a seasonal and mostly weekly podcast that explores the often murky and sometimes shadowy world of the private security contractor. Private security contractors exist in nearly every nation. They work on land, on the sea, and in the air. The duties they perform are almost limitless. At times, skewing the traditional divisions between military and civilian.

During the first season, OCONUS: The Contractor's Life interviews and discusses with other private security contractors, showcasing their unique perspective and experiences. In this, the second season, while there will be some of that, the focus is on the experiences of the host of the podcast.

So, what is it really like to be a private security contractor -- especially outside your home country? Tune in to OCONUS: The Contractor's Life to find out.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-7 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e7 2ea070b7-7534-46b1-b653-0a22080f1383 Thu, 05 May 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk some more about the nuances, the little things, about being a private security contractor in a hostile, war-torn zone. 35:28 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is a podcast that talks about, discusses, and occasionally interviews others, life as a private security contractor in hostile, war torn zones. We talk about, discuss the real-life, practical aspects of a PSC. From multi-days flights to extended lay-overs, to the sights, sounds, and scents -- experiences -- of those who served in the capacity of a private security contractor durint times of war. And, yes, occasionally those who were not nor have any plans of being a private security contractor but worked with and or interacted with private security contractors. We talk about, and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in private security contracting. It is not our intention to be selacious. We are not whistle blowers. We don't divulge secrets. But we do attempt to tell it like it was, and how it is. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is a podcast that talks about, discusses, and occasionally interviews others, life as a private security contractor in hostile, war torn zones. We talk about, discuss the real-life, practical aspects of a PSC. From multi-days flights to extended lay-overs, to the sights, sounds, and scents -- experiences -- of those who served in the capacity of a private security contractor durint times of war. And, yes, occasionally those who were not nor have any plans of being a private security contractor but worked with and or interacted with private security contractors. We talk about, and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in private security contracting.

It is not our intention to be selacious. We are not whistle blowers. We don't divulge secrets. But we do attempt to tell it like it was, and how it is.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life is a podcast that talks about, discusses, and occasionally interviews others, life as a private security contractor in hostile, war torn zones. We talk about, discuss the real-life, practical aspects of a PSC. From multi-days flights to extended lay-overs, to the sights, sounds, and scents -- experiences -- of those who served in the capacity of a private security contractor durint times of war. And, yes, occasionally those who were not nor have any plans of being a private security contractor but worked with and or interacted with private security contractors. We talk about, and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in private security contracting.

It is not our intention to be selacious. We are not whistle blowers. We don't divulge secrets. But we do attempt to tell it like it was, and how it is.

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]]> Season-2_Episode-6 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e6 19376dc5-486b-4bfb-8e1a-22396186a04b Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I inadvertently stray away from Kuwait and discuss the experience of friends, friends, and more friends, and their importance, sometimes unbeknown to us, in life. 35:49 no PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

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]]> Season-2_Episode-5 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e5 205c5ed8-948c-4a75-af05-94ea9e8055b8 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode I discuss the value of friendship while working overseas, as well as a few, or more, of my experiences as a private security contractor working OCONUS. 41:16 no PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Support OCONUS: The Contractor's Life

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]]> Season-2 Episode-4 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e4 9d53d880-487d-4930-b61f-e143e7e8b5d8 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I continue my solo discussion of my experiences OCONUS as a private security contractor. 35:13 no OCONUS: The Contractor's Life takes a look at the real-world lifestyle and experiences of those who serve the interests of the United States in the roles of private security contractors. In this, the second season, primarily, my experiences as a private security contractor working OCONUS. While not an expose nor a whistleblower forum, the podcast does, to some extent, discuss the difficulties and challenges that everyone faces at some point in their life as a private security contractor. I/we do discuss some of those issues, and to some extent, in detail. However, because PSC comprises only approximately ten percent of the overall contractor pool, it only seems fitting that some to many of the guests would be those who fulfilled roles other than private security. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran OCONUS: The Contractor's Life takes a look at the real-world lifestyle and experiences of those who serve the interests of the United States in the roles of private security contractors. In this, the second season, primarily, my experiences as a private security contractor working OCONUS. While not an expose nor a whistleblower forum, the podcast does, to some extent, discuss the difficulties and challenges that everyone faces at some point in their life as a private security contractor. I/we do discuss some of those issues, and to some extent, in detail.

However, because PSC comprises only approximately ten percent of the overall contractor pool, it only seems fitting that some to many of the guests would be those who fulfilled roles other than private security.

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]]> OCONUS: The Contractor's Life takes a look at the real-world lifestyle and experiences of those who serve the interests of the United States in the roles of private security contractors. In this, the second season, primarily, my experiences as a private security contractor working OCONUS. While not an expose nor a whistleblower forum, the podcast does, to some extent, discuss the difficulties and challenges that everyone faces at some point in their life as a private security contractor. I/we do discuss some of those issues, and to some extent, in detail.

However, because PSC comprises only approximately ten percent of the overall contractor pool, it only seems fitting that some to many of the guests would be those who fulfilled roles other than private security.

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]]> OCONUSTCL: Season-2_Episode-3 https://oconus.fireside.fm/season-2-episode-3 4585a695-d6e1-43ba-847f-c108f6505381 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:45:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I continue the discussion of my experiences as a private security contractor overseas. 32:20 no In this episode, while I make oblique references to Iraq and Afghanistan, my focus is still on my experiences as a private security contractor on my first contract in the country of Kuwait. Why spend so much time detailing my time in Kuwait, you ask? Especially when the juicy stuff awaits? Perhaps it is because it is analagous to one's first love. If you understand that analogy then you will understand why I am spending so much time in Kuwait, laying the groundwork, so to speak. Because everything I became in my latter years as a private security contractor, save my military experience in the 1980's, was a direct result of my experiences in Kuwait. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, while I make oblique references to Iraq and Afghanistan, my focus is still on my experiences as a private security contractor on my first contract in the country of Kuwait.

Why spend so much time detailing my time in Kuwait, you ask? Especially when the juicy stuff awaits? Perhaps it is because it is analagous to one's first love. If you understand that analogy then you will understand why I am spending so much time in Kuwait, laying the groundwork, so to speak. Because everything I became in my latter years as a private security contractor, save my military experience in the 1980's, was a direct result of my experiences in Kuwait.

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]]> In this episode, while I make oblique references to Iraq and Afghanistan, my focus is still on my experiences as a private security contractor on my first contract in the country of Kuwait.

Why spend so much time detailing my time in Kuwait, you ask? Especially when the juicy stuff awaits? Perhaps it is because it is analagous to one's first love. If you understand that analogy then you will understand why I am spending so much time in Kuwait, laying the groundwork, so to speak. Because everything I became in my latter years as a private security contractor, save my military experience in the 1980's, was a direct result of my experiences in Kuwait.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-2 https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e2 a4b03abb-7657-4793-82b8-c19c8b8fda26 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I begin the discussion of my experiences as a private security contractor. 33:30 no As promised previously, this season's eisodes will be shorter -- on average, around 30-minutes in length. To be sure, there will be episodes that are longer, particularly those with guests. In this episode, I start just before my enlistment into the United States Marine Corps, transitioning into my first contract OCONUS in the Summer of 2007. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran As promised previously, this season's eisodes will be shorter -- on average, around 30-minutes in length. To be sure, there will be episodes that are longer, particularly those with guests.

In this episode, I start just before my enlistment into the United States Marine Corps, transitioning into my first contract OCONUS in the Summer of 2007.

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]]> As promised previously, this season's eisodes will be shorter -- on average, around 30-minutes in length. To be sure, there will be episodes that are longer, particularly those with guests.

In this episode, I start just before my enlistment into the United States Marine Corps, transitioning into my first contract OCONUS in the Summer of 2007.

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]]> Season-2 Episode-1 with Ken Gouchi https://oconus.fireside.fm/s2e1-ken-gouchi 44cd8efc-7002-4357-8ee3-e270e58fd63f Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:30:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 2 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with my friend, veteran, PSC and now construction general contractor. 2:17:50 no Ken is a former member of the U.S. Army. Ken made it through SFAS, made it to the Q-course but was subsequently released prior to completion of the Q-course due to a medical injury. Ken has worked as a private security contractor Stateside in the United States, and now owns a construction firm. He is also the owner and host of Inked Warrior Ministries and Wienerfied: Real Talk with Real Men. Special Guest: Ken Gouchi. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Ken is a former member of the U.S. Army. Ken made it through SFAS, made it to the Q-course but was subsequently released prior to completion of the Q-course due to a medical injury.

Ken has worked as a private security contractor Stateside in the United States, and now owns a construction firm. He is also the owner and host of Inked Warrior Ministries and Wienerfied: Real Talk with Real Men.

Special Guest: Ken Gouchi.

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Links:

  • Wienerfied — Wienerfied dot com is owned and hosted by Ken Gouchi -- an American patriot, U.S. military veteran, PSC, and general contractor in the construction industry. His podcast can also be found at Rumble. Search for "Wienerfied: Real Talk with Real Men."
]]> Ken is a former member of the U.S. Army. Ken made it through SFAS, made it to the Q-course but was subsequently released prior to completion of the Q-course due to a medical injury.

Ken has worked as a private security contractor Stateside in the United States, and now owns a construction firm. He is also the owner and host of Inked Warrior Ministries and Wienerfied: Real Talk with Real Men.

Special Guest: Ken Gouchi.

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Links:

  • Wienerfied — Wienerfied dot com is owned and hosted by Ken Gouchi -- an American patriot, U.S. military veteran, PSC, and general contractor in the construction industry. His podcast can also be found at Rumble. Search for "Wienerfied: Real Talk with Real Men."
]]> Episode 41 with Greg Hesch & Mike Riche https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode41 5a20aee7-24c4-4486-a52d-b10db67f084c Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with "Doc" Hesch and "Doc" Riche about their combined experiences. 2:07:07 no In this epsisode I talk with the dynamic duo of Greg "Doc" Hesch and Mike "Doc" Riche. Both are veterans of the United States Military, former Private Security Contractors overseas, and Paramedics. Both have spent time overseas in war zones. Neither are strangers to the damage violence can impart to the human body. We spend the bulk of our time discussing many of the medical issues of contracting from the tactical perspective. We also discuss the differences between tactical medicine as practiced in conflict zones versus medical treatment practiced in non-conflict zones -- such as in the United States. Special Guests: Greg Hesch and Mike Riche. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this epsisode I talk with the dynamic duo of Greg "Doc" Hesch and Mike "Doc" Riche. Both are veterans of the United States Military, former Private Security Contractors overseas, and Paramedics. Both have spent time overseas in war zones. Neither are strangers to the damage violence can impart to the human body.

We spend the bulk of our time discussing many of the medical issues of contracting from the tactical perspective. We also discuss the differences between tactical medicine as practiced in conflict zones versus medical treatment practiced in non-conflict zones -- such as in the United States.

Special Guests: Greg Hesch and Mike Riche.

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]]> In this epsisode I talk with the dynamic duo of Greg "Doc" Hesch and Mike "Doc" Riche. Both are veterans of the United States Military, former Private Security Contractors overseas, and Paramedics. Both have spent time overseas in war zones. Neither are strangers to the damage violence can impart to the human body.

We spend the bulk of our time discussing many of the medical issues of contracting from the tactical perspective. We also discuss the differences between tactical medicine as practiced in conflict zones versus medical treatment practiced in non-conflict zones -- such as in the United States.

Special Guests: Greg Hesch and Mike Riche.

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]]> Episode 40 with Greg Hesch https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode40 7ca5f1d1-092f-4fb9-a92f-cee99f1afa9d Fri, 09 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk again with Greg Hesch -- former member of the United States Air Force, Paramedic, Wild Land Firefighter, and Private Security Contractor. 1:17:35 no In this episode, I talk again with Greg Hesch -- former member of the United States Air Force, Paramedic, Wild Land Firefighter, and Private Security Contractor. Greg and I recap his background and history prior to becoming a private security contractor. We briefly spend time discussing his experiences as a private security contractor overseas, spending the bulk of the time discussing a variety of topics related to the private security industry as a whole. Special Guest: Greg Hesch. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk again with Greg Hesch -- former member of the United States Air Force, Paramedic, Wild Land Firefighter, and Private Security Contractor. Greg and I recap his background and history prior to becoming a private security contractor. We briefly spend time discussing his experiences as a private security contractor overseas, spending the bulk of the time discussing a variety of topics related to the private security industry as a whole.

Special Guest: Greg Hesch.

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]]> In this episode, I talk again with Greg Hesch -- former member of the United States Air Force, Paramedic, Wild Land Firefighter, and Private Security Contractor. Greg and I recap his background and history prior to becoming a private security contractor. We briefly spend time discussing his experiences as a private security contractor overseas, spending the bulk of the time discussing a variety of topics related to the private security industry as a whole.

Special Guest: Greg Hesch.

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]]> Episode 39 with Dave Williams https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode39 558479d9-d48c-4f3e-a197-32a7a474a2f6 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor Dave Williams is a former member of the United States Marine Corps, and a Private Security Contractor. I talk with Dave about his experiences as a PSC. We also spend a fair amount of time discussing what new people in the industry should consider and why. 1:43:39 no Dave Williams is a former member of the United States Marine Corps, and a Private Security Contractor. I talk with Dave about his experiences as a PSC. We also spend a fair amount of time discussing what new people in the industry should consider and why. Previously, we discussed, primarily, his experiences working overseas. While we re-cap most of his experiences in this episode, we spend the brunt of our time talking about the things new people in the industry should consider. Dave is currently on contract in a supervisory and instructor role with Triple Canopy in the State of Colorado. working under the auspices of the DHS. Special Guest: Dave Williams. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Dave Williams is a former member of the United States Marine Corps, and a Private Security Contractor. I talk with Dave about his experiences as a PSC. We also spend a fair amount of time discussing what new people in the industry should consider and why.

Previously, we discussed, primarily, his experiences working overseas. While we re-cap most of his experiences in this episode, we spend the brunt of our time talking about the things new people in the industry should consider.

Dave is currently on contract in a supervisory and instructor role with Triple Canopy in the State of Colorado. working under the auspices of the DHS.

Special Guest: Dave Williams.

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]]> Dave Williams is a former member of the United States Marine Corps, and a Private Security Contractor. I talk with Dave about his experiences as a PSC. We also spend a fair amount of time discussing what new people in the industry should consider and why.

Previously, we discussed, primarily, his experiences working overseas. While we re-cap most of his experiences in this episode, we spend the brunt of our time talking about the things new people in the industry should consider.

Dave is currently on contract in a supervisory and instructor role with Triple Canopy in the State of Colorado. working under the auspices of the DHS.

Special Guest: Dave Williams.

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]]> Episode 38 with Mike Morton https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode38 3825a212-2a40-49b1-9ccc-533a35c5f7fc Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk again with Mike Morton regarding his experiences as an OCONUS contractor. While our primary focus is on the goings on south of the border as they pertain to law enforcement and security, we also take on a number of other topics. 1:46:57 no Mike Morton is a former member of the United States Army as an infantry medic. He spent twenty years in law enforcement, parts of that time as a police SWAT medic. Mike retired after 20-years service in 2013. After working three years private security in the U-S, Mike began contracting OCONUS in Mexico as a police instructor and adivsor on a Department of State contract. He is currently awaiting contract award in another country. While our primary topic of discussion in this episode is the goings on south of the border, in particular how they pertian to a law enforcement and security stand point, we also take on several other topics and their spill-over affect. Special Guest: Mike Morton. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Mike Morton is a former member of the United States Army as an infantry medic. He spent twenty years in law enforcement, parts of that time as a police SWAT medic. Mike retired after 20-years service in 2013. After working three years private security in the U-S, Mike began contracting OCONUS in Mexico as a police instructor and adivsor on a Department of State contract. He is currently awaiting contract award in another country.

While our primary topic of discussion in this episode is the goings on south of the border, in particular how they pertian to a law enforcement and security stand point, we also take on several other topics and their spill-over affect.

Special Guest: Mike Morton.

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]]> Mike Morton is a former member of the United States Army as an infantry medic. He spent twenty years in law enforcement, parts of that time as a police SWAT medic. Mike retired after 20-years service in 2013. After working three years private security in the U-S, Mike began contracting OCONUS in Mexico as a police instructor and adivsor on a Department of State contract. He is currently awaiting contract award in another country.

While our primary topic of discussion in this episode is the goings on south of the border, in particular how they pertian to a law enforcement and security stand point, we also take on several other topics and their spill-over affect.

Special Guest: Mike Morton.

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]]> Episode 37 with K'ram Noori https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode37 91ddf400-6cb4-4f0f-98aa-f31337cf7d56 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0700 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with K'ram Noori -- Afghan native on private security contracts since 2004. 1:09:36 no In this episode, I talk with K'ram Noori -- Afghan native on private security contracts since 2004. In fact, he is still on contract, this time with a company at the Ukranian embassy. K'ram's experience begins in 2004. Since that time, he has held positions from Security Supervisor and armored vehicle driver at Megaviation Helicopter in Afghanistan. Interpreter for convoy security teams, site supervisor, guard supervisor, member of a mobile security team, a guards commander. During the multi-decades wars in Afghanistan, most notably since the Soviet invasion in 1979, K'ram has seen many family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues die -- mostly as a result of terrorist activity, namely the Taliban. K'ram speaks openly about the subject of the on the ground situation in Afghanistan. Special Guest: K'ram Noori. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk with K'ram Noori -- Afghan native on private security contracts since 2004. In fact, he is still on contract, this time with a company at the Ukranian embassy.

K'ram's experience begins in 2004. Since that time, he has held positions from Security Supervisor and armored vehicle driver at Megaviation Helicopter in Afghanistan. Interpreter for convoy security teams, site supervisor, guard supervisor, member of a mobile security team, a guards commander.

During the multi-decades wars in Afghanistan, most notably since the Soviet invasion in 1979, K'ram has seen many family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues die -- mostly as a result of terrorist activity, namely the Taliban.

K'ram speaks openly about the subject of the on the ground situation in Afghanistan.

Special Guest: K'ram Noori.

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]]> In this episode, I talk with K'ram Noori -- Afghan native on private security contracts since 2004. In fact, he is still on contract, this time with a company at the Ukranian embassy.

K'ram's experience begins in 2004. Since that time, he has held positions from Security Supervisor and armored vehicle driver at Megaviation Helicopter in Afghanistan. Interpreter for convoy security teams, site supervisor, guard supervisor, member of a mobile security team, a guards commander.

During the multi-decades wars in Afghanistan, most notably since the Soviet invasion in 1979, K'ram has seen many family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues die -- mostly as a result of terrorist activity, namely the Taliban.

K'ram speaks openly about the subject of the on the ground situation in Afghanistan.

Special Guest: K'ram Noori.

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]]> Episode 36 with Mike Riche https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode36 550c56ff-8b17-4d0c-9dab-4c8cbf042830 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with Mike Riche -- former member of the United States Navy, overseas private security contractor, and owner of Survival Mind Set. 1:56:53 no In this episode, I talk with Mike Riche -- former member of the United States Navy, overseas private security contractor, and owner of Survival Mind Set. Mike's overseas work experience includes positions with Triple Canopy, Aegis, and Global Strategies. His work experiences include security specialist, force protection, protective security specialist, executive protection specialist, and emergency response team. Mike finished overseas work in 2013 for Aegis. His stateside experience includes multiple positions with multiple companies in the roles of investigator, protection specialist, executive protection agent, firearms and first aid instructor, and, currently, owner of Survival Mind Set Training where he is also the lead instructor. His company can be found on the World Wide Web at [ survival mind set training dot com ]. Special Guest: Mike Riche. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk with Mike Riche -- former member of the United States Navy, overseas private security contractor, and owner of Survival Mind Set.

Mike's overseas work experience includes positions with Triple Canopy, Aegis, and Global Strategies. His work experiences include security specialist, force protection, protective security specialist, executive protection specialist, and emergency response team. Mike finished overseas work in 2013 for Aegis.

His stateside experience includes multiple positions with multiple companies in the roles of investigator, protection specialist, executive protection agent, firearms and first aid instructor, and, currently, owner of Survival Mind Set Training where he is also the lead instructor. His company can be found on the World Wide Web at [ survival mind set training dot com ].

Special Guest: Mike Riche.

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]]> In this episode, I talk with Mike Riche -- former member of the United States Navy, overseas private security contractor, and owner of Survival Mind Set.

Mike's overseas work experience includes positions with Triple Canopy, Aegis, and Global Strategies. His work experiences include security specialist, force protection, protective security specialist, executive protection specialist, and emergency response team. Mike finished overseas work in 2013 for Aegis.

His stateside experience includes multiple positions with multiple companies in the roles of investigator, protection specialist, executive protection agent, firearms and first aid instructor, and, currently, owner of Survival Mind Set Training where he is also the lead instructor. His company can be found on the World Wide Web at [ survival mind set training dot com ].

Special Guest: Mike Riche.

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]]> Episode 35 with Robert O'Dowd https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode35 459db7c1-6a9f-4059-9a49-8332c42ca9c7 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with Robert O'Dowd -- former member of the British Armed Forces, and overseas contractor. 1:02:54 no My guest for this episode is Robert O'Dowd Spent 24-years in the armed forces. Attained Warrant Officer class-1. He spent nearly two years in Baghdad, Iraq in a management position -- where Robert and I met. As I recall, that was 2011. I will let him go in to detail on that if he so wishes. He has held multiple management positions since then, and in various locations. Some of those positions include: Project Consultant, Project Manager, Logistics Manager, and Area Manager. Robert is a SCRUM master. Not sure what that is. I know of one other person who has that title. I'm fairly certain Robert will fill us in on that. Robert is currently on contract in Iraq as a camp manager. Special Guest: Robert O'Dowd. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran My guest for this episode is Robert O'Dowd

Spent 24-years in the armed forces. Attained Warrant Officer class-1.

He spent nearly two years in Baghdad, Iraq in a management position -- where Robert and I met. As I recall, that was 2011. I will let him go in to detail on that if he so wishes.

He has held multiple management positions since then, and in various locations. Some of those positions include: Project Consultant, Project Manager, Logistics Manager, and Area Manager.

Robert is a SCRUM master. Not sure what that is. I know of one other person who has that title. I'm fairly certain Robert will fill us in on that.

Robert is currently on contract in Iraq as a camp manager.

Special Guest: Robert O'Dowd.

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Spent 24-years in the armed forces. Attained Warrant Officer class-1.

He spent nearly two years in Baghdad, Iraq in a management position -- where Robert and I met. As I recall, that was 2011. I will let him go in to detail on that if he so wishes.

He has held multiple management positions since then, and in various locations. Some of those positions include: Project Consultant, Project Manager, Logistics Manager, and Area Manager.

Robert is a SCRUM master. Not sure what that is. I know of one other person who has that title. I'm fairly certain Robert will fill us in on that.

Robert is currently on contract in Iraq as a camp manager.

Special Guest: Robert O'Dowd.

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]]> Episode 34 with Mike Riche https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode34 23cf865d-d372-4e38-b69c-572f4367ecd0 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with Mike Riche -- former member of the United States Navy, overseas private security contractor, and owner of Survival Mind Set Training. 1:37:14 no In this episode, I talk with Mike Riche -- former member of the United States Navy, overseas private security contractor, and owner of Survival Mind Set Training. Mike's overseas work experience includes positions with Triple Canopy, Aegis, and Global Strategies. His work experiences include security specialist, force protection, protective security specialist, executive protection specialist, and emergency response team. Mike finished overseas work in 2013 for Aegis. His stateside experience includes multiple positions with multiple companies in the roles of investigator, protection specialist, executive protection agent, firearms and first aid instructor, and, currently, owner of Survival Mind Set Training where he is also the lead instructor. His company can be found on the World Wide Web at [ survival mind set training dot com ]. Special Guest: Mike Riche. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk with Mike Riche -- former member of the United States Navy, overseas private security contractor, and owner of Survival Mind Set Training.

Mike's overseas work experience includes positions with Triple Canopy, Aegis, and Global Strategies. His work experiences include security specialist, force protection, protective security specialist, executive protection specialist, and emergency response team. Mike finished overseas work in 2013 for Aegis.

His stateside experience includes multiple positions with multiple companies in the roles of investigator, protection specialist, executive protection agent, firearms and first aid instructor, and, currently, owner of Survival Mind Set Training where he is also the lead instructor. His company can be found on the World Wide Web at [ survival mind set training dot com ].

Special Guest: Mike Riche.

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]]> In this episode, I talk with Mike Riche -- former member of the United States Navy, overseas private security contractor, and owner of Survival Mind Set Training.

Mike's overseas work experience includes positions with Triple Canopy, Aegis, and Global Strategies. His work experiences include security specialist, force protection, protective security specialist, executive protection specialist, and emergency response team. Mike finished overseas work in 2013 for Aegis.

His stateside experience includes multiple positions with multiple companies in the roles of investigator, protection specialist, executive protection agent, firearms and first aid instructor, and, currently, owner of Survival Mind Set Training where he is also the lead instructor. His company can be found on the World Wide Web at [ survival mind set training dot com ].

Special Guest: Mike Riche.

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]]> Episode 33 with Jon Reed https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode33 9cf568fb-f108-4435-8fe6-bebbf3be3f39 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with Jon Reed -- former law enforcement officer and overseas contractor. 1:40:39 no Jon Reed is a former law enforcement officer who transitioned to overseas contracting in 2005, doing securty work in Haiti. In 2009 his transition was complete. Since then, he has been a staff instructor, WPS Assistant Team Lead, Senior Project Manager, Moble Team Lead, Global Anti-terrorism Assistance Diplomatic Mission. He is still an overseas contractor. Special Guest: Jon Reed. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Jon Reed is a former law enforcement officer who transitioned to overseas contracting in 2005, doing securty work in Haiti. In 2009 his transition was complete. Since then, he has been a staff instructor, WPS Assistant Team Lead, Senior Project Manager, Moble Team Lead, Global Anti-terrorism Assistance Diplomatic Mission. He is still an overseas contractor.

Special Guest: Jon Reed.

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]]> Jon Reed is a former law enforcement officer who transitioned to overseas contracting in 2005, doing securty work in Haiti. In 2009 his transition was complete. Since then, he has been a staff instructor, WPS Assistant Team Lead, Senior Project Manager, Moble Team Lead, Global Anti-terrorism Assistance Diplomatic Mission. He is still an overseas contractor.

Special Guest: Jon Reed.

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]]> Episode 32 with Joshua Siebold https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode32 a0e7d174-dae1-4674-a651-d11146fe036e Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode I talk with Joshua Siebold -- overseas contractor/private security contractor for the past ten years. 1:22:10 no In this episode I talk with Joshua Siebold -- overseas contractor/private security contractor for the past ten years. Joshua got his start like many by working private security in the States, getting the certifications and training he needed prior to his first contract overseas in 2010. Joshua and I talk about how he got into overseas contracting, his experiences stateside and overseas, and some of the challenges and issues faced and how one can overcome those challenges and issues. Joshua's credentials include...ISR, program management, INL affairs, Director of Armory Services, Bio-metrics, weapons instructor, and global security manager. Joshua's self professed highest level of private security training was his executive protection training through Trojan. Special Guest: Joshua Siebold. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode I talk with Joshua Siebold -- overseas contractor/private security contractor for the past ten years. Joshua got his start like many by working private security in the States, getting the certifications and training he needed prior to his first contract overseas in 2010.

Joshua and I talk about how he got into overseas contracting, his experiences stateside and overseas, and some of the challenges and issues faced and how one can overcome those challenges and issues.

Joshua's credentials include...ISR, program management, INL affairs, Director of Armory Services, Bio-metrics, weapons instructor, and global security manager. Joshua's self professed highest level of private security training was his executive protection training through Trojan.

Special Guest: Joshua Siebold.

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]]> In this episode I talk with Joshua Siebold -- overseas contractor/private security contractor for the past ten years. Joshua got his start like many by working private security in the States, getting the certifications and training he needed prior to his first contract overseas in 2010.

Joshua and I talk about how he got into overseas contracting, his experiences stateside and overseas, and some of the challenges and issues faced and how one can overcome those challenges and issues.

Joshua's credentials include...ISR, program management, INL affairs, Director of Armory Services, Bio-metrics, weapons instructor, and global security manager. Joshua's self professed highest level of private security training was his executive protection training through Trojan.

Special Guest: Joshua Siebold.

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]]> Episode 31 with Paul Rossi https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode31 f1924717-bd5d-4ba3-bcab-d609025ffb69 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode I continue my discussions with Paul Rossi on his experiences as a private security contractor. 1:23:57 no In this episode I continue my discussions with Paul Rossi on his experiences as a private security contractor. We had such a great time in the previous episode that we just couldn't help ourselves from doing a second episode shortly afterwards. If you liked our first go-round in episode-30 you will likely enjoy this one as well. If you haven't listened to episode-30, I highly encourage you to do so. Special Guest: Paul Rossi. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode I continue my discussions with Paul Rossi on his experiences as a private security contractor. We had such a great time in the previous episode that we just couldn't help ourselves from doing a second episode shortly afterwards. If you liked our first go-round in episode-30 you will likely enjoy this one as well. If you haven't listened to episode-30, I highly encourage you to do so.

Special Guest: Paul Rossi.

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]]> In this episode I continue my discussions with Paul Rossi on his experiences as a private security contractor. We had such a great time in the previous episode that we just couldn't help ourselves from doing a second episode shortly afterwards. If you liked our first go-round in episode-30 you will likely enjoy this one as well. If you haven't listened to episode-30, I highly encourage you to do so.

Special Guest: Paul Rossi.

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]]> Episode 30 with Paul Rossi https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode30 47335f83-2135-43bd-953c-e8e736333f23 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with Paul Rossi, former member of the United States Navy, private security contractor, actor and model. 1:07:29 no In this episode, I talk with Paul Rossi, former member of the United States Navy, private security contractor, actor and model. Paul served in the U.S. Navy from 1995 until 2000. He attended college at Manchester Community College and Asnuntuck Community College. His career spans a multitude of industries and disciplines. On the security side of things, his resume includes... Maritime Security Shift Leader Team Leader of Force Protection / Armed Security Guards Lead Investigator Program Manager Senior Project Manager Head of Security for a major hotel chain U.S. Navy 1995-2000 Manchester Community College and Asnuntuck Community College Special Guest: Paul Rossi. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk with Paul Rossi, former member of the United States Navy, private security contractor, actor and model. Paul served in the U.S. Navy from 1995 until 2000. He attended college at Manchester Community College and Asnuntuck Community College. His career spans a multitude of industries and disciplines. On the security side of things, his resume includes...
Maritime Security Shift Leader
Team Leader of Force Protection / Armed Security Guards
Lead Investigator
Program Manager
Senior Project Manager
Head of Security for a major hotel chain
U.S. Navy 1995-2000
Manchester Community College and Asnuntuck Community College

Special Guest: Paul Rossi.

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]]> In this episode, I talk with Paul Rossi, former member of the United States Navy, private security contractor, actor and model. Paul served in the U.S. Navy from 1995 until 2000. He attended college at Manchester Community College and Asnuntuck Community College. His career spans a multitude of industries and disciplines. On the security side of things, his resume includes...
Maritime Security Shift Leader
Team Leader of Force Protection / Armed Security Guards
Lead Investigator
Program Manager
Senior Project Manager
Head of Security for a major hotel chain
U.S. Navy 1995-2000
Manchester Community College and Asnuntuck Community College

Special Guest: Paul Rossi.

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]]> Episode 29 with Patrick Sovie https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode29 93934879-e6f1-44c8-b5ef-28dcafefde62 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with Patrick Sovie -- Sierra Leone native, former overseas contractor, Bushmaster, and a holder of two Bachelor's degrees, a Master's degree, and a Doctorate in International Law. 1:25:20 no Patrick Sovie is a native of Sierra Leone. Patrick worked as a contractor in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan as a TCN (Third Country National). When he completed his overseas contracting, Patrick finished his education at Northeastern University, ultimately obtaining a PhD in International Law. Special Guest: Patrick Sovie. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Patrick Sovie is a native of Sierra Leone. Patrick worked as a contractor in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan as a TCN (Third Country National). When he completed his overseas contracting, Patrick finished his education at Northeastern University, ultimately obtaining a PhD in International Law.

Special Guest: Patrick Sovie.

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]]> Patrick Sovie is a native of Sierra Leone. Patrick worked as a contractor in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan as a TCN (Third Country National). When he completed his overseas contracting, Patrick finished his education at Northeastern University, ultimately obtaining a PhD in International Law.

Special Guest: Patrick Sovie.

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]]> Episode 28 with Steve Shuback https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode28 b00d0030-d9ca-4009-8d97-c5e364cb803b Fri, 01 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I talk with Steve Shuback -- former member of the United States Marine Corps, State Patrolman, Sheriff's Deputy, and private contractor overseas. 1:29:14 no In this episode, I talk with Steve Shuback -- former member of the United States Marine Corps, State Patrolman, Sheriff's Deputy, and private contractor overseas. Steve began his military career in 1988, culminating with his retirement from the reserves in 2016. We discuss his beginnings, his path to where he is now -- how he got there, and the experiences he's had as a result of that path. Special Guest: Steve Shuback. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran In this episode, I talk with Steve Shuback -- former member of the United States Marine Corps, State Patrolman, Sheriff's Deputy, and private contractor overseas.

Steve began his military career in 1988, culminating with his retirement from the reserves in 2016. We discuss his beginnings, his path to where he is now -- how he got there, and the experiences he's had as a result of that path.

Special Guest: Steve Shuback.

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]]> In this episode, I talk with Steve Shuback -- former member of the United States Marine Corps, State Patrolman, Sheriff's Deputy, and private contractor overseas.

Steve began his military career in 1988, culminating with his retirement from the reserves in 2016. We discuss his beginnings, his path to where he is now -- how he got there, and the experiences he's had as a result of that path.

Special Guest: Steve Shuback.

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]]> Episode 27 with Vern Messer https://oconus.fireside.fm/episode27 e9ee19b1-37a2-4275-82aa-6c5be86b5702 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Scott Dressor full 1 Scott Dressor In this episode, I speak with Vern Messer, a former member of the United States Army, retired, and twenty years veteran of overseas contracting. 1:01:03 no Vern Messer is a former member of the United States Army, retired, I might add. After retiring, he spent twenty years as a private contractor overseas. He is currently in the State of North Carolina. Vern began his military career in 1967. His specialty was logistics; deployed to desert storm in 1992, beginning his private contracting career that same year. He retired from private contracting in 2012. During his time as a private contractor, Vern spent time in Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Congo, Afghanistan, and Egypt. Special Guest: Vern Messer. PSC, PMC, Mercenaries, LEO, Military, Veteran Vern Messer is a former member of the United States Army, retired, I might add. After retiring, he spent twenty years as a private contractor overseas. He is currently in the State of North Carolina.

Vern began his military career in 1967. His specialty was logistics; deployed to desert storm in 1992, beginning his private contracting career that same year. He retired from private contracting in 2012. During his time as a private contractor, Vern spent time in Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Congo, Afghanistan, and Egypt.

Special Guest: Vern Messer.

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]]> Vern Messer is a former member of the United States Army, retired, I might add. After retiring, he spent twenty years as a private contractor overseas. He is currently in the State of North Carolina.

Vern began his military career in 1967. His specialty was logistics; deployed to desert storm in 1992, beginning his private contracting career that same year. He retired from private contracting in 2012. During his time as a private contractor, Vern spent time in Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Congo, Afghanistan, and Egypt.

Special Guest: Vern Messer.

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