In the latest episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles sits down with Officer Sean Cherney to discuss his journey to the Secret Service. Their discussion covers a wide range of topics, from how his upbringing set him up with the values needed to be worthy of trust and confidence to Secret Service training and living in the DC area. Additionally, Cherney’s broad experience in Secret Service teams really highlights the number of opportunities available in the agency and the scope of responsibilities that our personnel are trained for. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to explore new opportunities and challenge themselves.

Are you interested in becoming an officer in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division? Apply on USAJobs.gov, just search for “United States Secret Service Uniformed Division.”

Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 014 - Sean Cherney

As a child, Uniformed Division Officer Leth Oun experienced some of the worst atrocities known to man: he grew up in Cambodia in the 1970s under the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot’s reign of terror. After years of brutality, he was able to flee Cambodia and made his way to America as a refugee, settling in Maryland. He learned English, graduated from high school and college and eventually joined the Secret Service after the September 11 attacks. As he prepares to retire after two decades with the agency, he sat down and discussed his life’s story, an incredible tale of overcoming adversity and trauma.

As a warning, this episode includes a discussion about death and torture by a brutal regime, both against humans and animals. Sensitive listeners or anyone listening with young children may want to skip this episode.

Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino
Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez

This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov

Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police

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Ep. #057 - A Refugee's Dream with Officer Leth Oun

In the latest episode of My First Foot Beat Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles talks to Off. Tech. Paige Tully about some of the unique roles she's had in the Secret Service, from working midnights at the White House to taking photos as a crime scene technician, and even working as an ambassador for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Are you interested in becoming an officer in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division? Apply on USAJobs.gov, just search for “United States Secret Service Uniformed Division.”

Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 015 - Paige Tully

When the NFL comes knocking, you answer. So when former NFL wide receiver and current CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson expressed interest in training with the Secret Service, we opened our doors. He spent a hot July day undergoing a truncated selection process for our Counter Assault Team, part of our Special Operations Division. They went through the PT, weapons handling, obstacle courses and realistic scenarios that a CAT member could face on the job. At the end of this grueling day, he sat down with Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle to talk about his experiences and our agency.

Are you interested in joining the Secret Service? Find out more about our agency at www.secretservice.gov.

Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino
Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez

This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov

Special Thanks to Nate and CBS for coming out and training with our team. We appreciate all of your effort and it was a pleasure to host you. Let us know next time you want to come back.

Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police

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Ep. #058 - From the NFL to CAT with Nate Burleson

In this episode of My First Foot Beat, Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles sits down with her long-time friend and Law Enforcement Instructor Christina Werries. Their friendship goes back more than 20 years and, like all good friendships, they have numerous memories and many experiences together, including an unthinkable life-changing event: Christina’s stage 4 ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Christina discusses how her diagnosis has changed her life, the steps she has taken to recover, her support networks and treatment, including how she is involved in two studies to better provide care for other women with this diagnosis.

Are you interested in becoming an officer in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division? Apply on USAJobs.gov, just search for “United States Secret Service Uniformed Division.”

Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 016 - Christina Werries

In this episode of Standing Post, we talk to Office of Investigations Assistant Director David Smith to discuss the current state of Secret Service investigations and trends in cybercrimes. He highlights several specific criminal scams that have been on the rise, including Pig Butchering and ransomware, specifically noting the real-world implications ransomware threatens on our infrastructure. It’s an eye-opening conversation on a global threat impacting us all, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

We’re always looking for talented people interested in being part of the investigative team pursuing cybercriminals. Start your journey at www.secretservice.gov to  find out more.

Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino

Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez

This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov

Special thanks to Assistant Director Smith for making the time to appear on the show. I joked about being paranoid before we started recording, so I did spend part of the weekend changing critical passwords.

Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police

The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0

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Ep. #059 - The State of Investigations with Assistant Director David Smith

During this episode of My First Foot Beat, Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles talks to Off. Joeniqua Colebrooke. They discuss Officer Colebrooke's journey to the Secret Service, from the Bahamas to the US Army, and how her Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) influenced her decision to apply for our Airspace Operations Branch as a Uniformed Division officer.

Are you interested in becoming an officer in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division? Apply on USAJobs.gov, just search for “Secret Service Uniformed Division.”

Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep. 017 - Joeniqua Colebrooke

In this episode of Standing Post, we have the unique opportunity to speak to Deputy Assistant Director Darryl Volpicelli, the former Special Agent in Charge of the Presidential Protective Detail. While he is currently an executive in our agency, as the SAIC of PPD, DAD Volpicelli was responsible for every element of security for the President, whether that was in the White House or traveling throughout the US and abroad. We have a frank discussion with him about the stresses of such a high-stakes job, the inner workings of what it takes to protect the President - including the secret trip into the Ukraine by train - and why it’s such a rewarding position that every agent in the Secret Service works towards.

If you’re seeking an exciting and challenging career in a fast-paced environment, consider a career in the Secret Service. We’re always looking for special agents, officers and technical professionals that want to have an impact in the world. You can start your Secret Service journey at secretservice.gov or usajobs.gov.

Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino
Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez

This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov

Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police

The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0

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Ep. #060 - Presidential Protection with DAD Darryl Volpicelli

Dive into the latest episode of Standing Post with Deputy Special Agent in Charge Joan Hoback, our lead liaison with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 

Joan gives an in-depth look at our partnership and how our Forensic Services Division supports investigations into missing children's cases and highlights our proactive Childhood Smart presentations, which are tailored for kids aged 5-17 and designed to instill lifelong safety awareness. Plus, learn valuable tips on fostering open communication about safety between parents and their children, including the use of app-tracking software.

Host: Abel Trevino
Editor: Paul Mayhair
Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez

This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov

Please visit us at:
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Ep. #064 - NCMEC Partnership With DSAIC Joan Hoback

The Secret Service prides itself on having a robust cadre of military veterans as Special Agents, Uniformed Division Officers, Technical Law Enforcement officers and as Administrative/Technical Professionals. 

In fact, our CIO Kevin Nally is a retired United States Marine Corps Brigadier General who served in the military for 34 years, including tours in the Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom. He sits down with Standing Post host and US Army veteran Abel Trevino to discuss his career, resources for transitioning out of the military and the benefits of bringing veterans into Federal agencies.

A big thanks to all the veterans in the Secret Service, and the men and women who continue to serve our Nation in Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve capacities. If you are a veteran interested in continuing to serve our country when you separate from the Service, we have roles for all Military Occupational Specialties. Find out more about opportunities for veterans in the Secret Service at https://www.secretservice.gov/careers/veterans

Host: Abel Trevino
Editor and Camera Operator: Paul Mayhair
Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez

This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov

Please visit us at:
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Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial
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Ep. #065 - Military Appreciation Month with CIO and Retired USMC BGen Kevin Nally

Standing Post is the official podcast of the United States Secret Service! In this series, we interview active and former employees about their roles and responsibilities and hear inside information about the people and programs that make up the United States Secret Service.

The Secret Service was established July 5, 1865, solely to suppress the counterfeiting of U.S. currency during the Civil War. Today, the Secret Service's mission has expanded beyond the scope of counterfeit currency and is mandated by Congress to carry out the integrated missions of protection and investigations. 

Hosted by Abel Trevino, Standing Post takes you on a journey to learn about the the people in the agency, their lives and the interesting and unique occupations that can only be found in this elite law enforcement agency.  

Subscribe to Standing Post here on Soundcloud or wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in every month to learn more about the U.S. Secret Service's unique mission and the people who champion it every day.

Do you want to be a part of American history? Start your journey at https://careers.secretservice.gov/