Diplomatic Security Service

U.S. Department of State Opens Application for 2024 Cohort of William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Washington, D.C., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort of the William D. Clarke, Sr.

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  • Washington, D.C., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort of the William D. Clarke, Sr.
  • Two summer practicums (one in Washington, D.C. with the Diplomatic Security Service , one overseas at a U. S. embassy or consulate).
  • Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and Foreign Service entry requirements, Clarke DS Fellows receive an appointment as a Foreign Service Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent.
  • The Clarke DS Fellowship aims to attract qualified candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service who represent ethnic, racial, gender, social, and geographic diversity.

TorchStone Welcomes Personal Protection Expert Christopher Keenan to Deliver Proactive Private Client Security Services

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TorchStone Global, a premiere risk mitigation and security firm, announced that Christopher Keenan has joined the team as Vice President. Christopher brings over 25 years of experience in worldwide security operations, management, and leadership, including 18 years as a Special Agent with the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TorchStone Global, a premiere risk mitigation and security firm, announced that Christopher Keenan has joined the team as Vice President.
  • He will provide executive protection, event and venue security coordination, threat and vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation, secure travel operations and logistics, internal program audits, and training.
  • TorchStone Global is a leader in global risk mitigation and security, delivering proactive guidance and protection for prominent clients around the globe.
  • Combining state-of-the-art proactive strategies with experienced professionals and cutting-edge technologies, TorchStone provides discreet, relationship-based security solutions for their clients around the globe.

U.S. State Department Launches the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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This two-year graduate fellowship, one of several high-profile State Department diversity recruitment programs, is designed for individuals who want to pursue a masters degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service.

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  • This two-year graduate fellowship, one of several high-profile State Department diversity recruitment programs, is designed for individuals who want to pursue a masters degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service.
  • The Clarke DS Fellowship aims to attract qualified candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service who represent ethnic, racial, gender, social, and geographic diversity.
  • Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and Foreign Service entry requirements, Clarke DS Fellows receive an appointment as a Foreign Service Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent.
  • Were honored to partner with the U.S. Department of State on this new graduate fellowship program, said Kim Churches, TWC president.

Vicky Press media is announcing we are now representing Army Veteran Eric Parker.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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At Vicky Press Media, we thank these brave men and women for their service to our country, and for protecting us all.

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  • At Vicky Press Media, we thank these brave men and women for their service to our country, and for protecting us all.
  • While Eric Parker was traveling from Dallas back toTampa an unruly drunk passenger strolled up into 1st Class heading towards the cockpit.
  • Eric noticed the suspicious behavior of this man who had a hoodie draped over his head.
  • Eric Parker is a Special Operations Combat Veteran based in Tampa Florida who servedHonorably in the US Army for six years including a tour in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Peraton Receives $254M Contract to Bring Innovative, Next Gen Cyber Solutions to Department of State

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Under the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) Support Services contract, Peraton will provide a full suite of cybersecurity support, including incident management, threat analysis, and penetration testing.

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  • Under the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) Support Services contract, Peraton will provide a full suite of cybersecurity support, including incident management, threat analysis, and penetration testing.
  • DOS is the oldest cabinet agency, with cyber operations extending to every country, in every capitol city in the world.
  • Under the contract, Peraton will help the Department protect its global IT infrastructure.
  • Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, citizen security, health, and state and local markets.

U.S. Department of State Selects Battelle to Build Armored Ford Expeditions

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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The armored Ford Expedition design will be the first purpose-built domestic vehicle armor package Battelle has designed, according to Sara Kuczek, the companys Ground Systems Division Manager.

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  • The armored Ford Expedition design will be the first purpose-built domestic vehicle armor package Battelle has designed, according to Sara Kuczek, the companys Ground Systems Division Manager.
  • Battelle is proud to bring its depth of engineering skills to DSS and other government agencies seeking armored vehicles manufactured in the United States, she said.
  • This is the second award in recent months for the Battelle Ground Systems team in support of DSS.
  • Earlier this year, the Department of State selected Battelle to build 229 armored Land Cruisers.

GM Defense Announces JD Johnson as New Vice President, Business Development

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, today announced that Lieutenant General (Retired) John "JD" Johnson has joined the company's growing leadership team as vice president of Business Development.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, today announced that Lieutenant General (Retired) John "JD" Johnson has joined the company's growing leadership team as vice president of Business Development.
  • Johnson will assume the role from Angela Ambrose, who has served as interim vice president of Business Development since March 2020.
  • For the latest GM Defense news, please visit www.GMDefenseLLC.com and follow GM Defense on LinkedIn and Twitter .
  • GM Defense delivers integrated vehicles, power & propulsion, and mobility & autonomy solutions to global defense, security and government markets.

Project Management Institute Announces Winners of 2021 PMI® Professional Awards

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Project Management Institute (PMI) today announced the winners of the 2021 PMI Professional Awards during the October Virtual Experience Series: New World.

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  • Project Management Institute (PMI) today announced the winners of the 2021 PMI Professional Awards during the October Virtual Experience Series: New World.
  • Since 1974, through its prestigious PMI Professional Awards, PMI has honored organizations, project professionals and changemakers whose passion, talent, and expertise have made the greatest contributions to the project management profession and PMI.
  • "The 2021 PMI Professional Award honorees truly embody what it means to be an outstanding project professional especially during a time of unprecedented circumstances, said Michael DePrisco, Chief Operating Officer of Project Management Institute.
  • PMI Eric Jenett Project Management Excellence Award This award recognizes and honors an individual who has made an outstanding contribution(s) to the project management profession or its practice through leadership, technical project management, and strategic and business management acumen.