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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/

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February 2023 Update Feb 21, 2023

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Update for February 2023 I apologize to everyone expecting a new episode of Standing Post this month. We had an opportunity to build a dedicated studio for podcasting and other video projects and it took up quite a bit of our time. However, now that it is built and we have a new home, I think we will be able to expand our ability to tell stories in both audio and video formats. This is an exciting new chapter for Standing Post and I look forward to sharing more stories in new formats with you. Special thanks to Uniformed Division Public Information Office Paul Mayhair who did the brunt of creating this new space, transforming it from a storage area to a soundproof room with modern sound dampening tiles and green screen capabilities. Paul, I promise, I'll get to that cable management soon. Also, I need to think the Communication and Media Relations leadership for letting us take over that space and trusting us to build something useable.

Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 008 - Catrina Bonus Jan 26, 2023

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In the latest episode of My First Foot Beat, United States Secret Service Uniformed Division Deputy Chief Catrina Bonus looks back at her career with host Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles. They discuss the highlights and impacts of Bonus' career, plus changes that have happened since she started as a Federal officer, including efforts to better represent and create an inclusive environment for women in law enforcement.

Ep. #051 - A Military Lens with Photographer Victoria Taylor Jan 19, 2023

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In the latest episode of Standing Post, we welcome Forensics Division photographer Victoria Taylor. As a Marine Corp veteran, she has a unique perspective about finding Federal employment in those first few years after transitioning out of the military. She talks about life as a Marine in San Diego, her time in college, and how the Marine Corp connection helped her land a position at the Secret Service. If you are veteran looking for an exciting, shiny new career or know one who is, this is a great episode for them to drop in on. 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 Victoria for stopping by to spend a couple of hours with us. If you’re interested in some of Victoria’s work, you can view her portfolio at https://victoriataylorphotography.zenfoliosite.com/ 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 Please visit us at: Twitter@secretservice, Instagram@secretservice, Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial, YouTube@US Secret Service, and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or SoundCloud.com and find it at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 007 - Amita Claytor Jan 03, 2023

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In the newest episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles talks with Officer Amita Claytor about her path to the Secret Service, which included a four-year break in training. In addition to this unique circumstance, the two also talk about Claytor’s decision to return to Secret Service training after a career as an Akron, Ohio, police officer; her background; what life as a Uniformed Division Officer in DC is like; and her future in the Secret Service. 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.”

Ep. #50 - Swim. Bike. Run. with Triathlete DSS Michelle Christine Dec 08, 2022

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Episode #050 - Please welcome DSS Michelle Christine to the show. Michelle is a Detection Systems Specialist (DSS) in the Special Operations Division, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of leaders and dignitaries in US airspace. She was part of the first wave of personnel in the DSS career when it was stood up about 17 years ago. As interesting as this is, in her spare time Michelle is also an elite athlete, a national ranked triathlete who has competed in triathlons across the world. In 2021 and 2022, she placed in the top 3 at several USA Triathlon National Championships and also qualified for world triathlon events in 2022 and 2023. Most recently, she was named the Virginia Commonwealth Games Adult-Female Athlete of the Year, an unexpected honor that required her peers to nominate and vote for her. We were able to sit down and talk to her about what it takes to be an elite athlete competing on a world stage while balancing the pressures of a zero-fail mission at work and rearing a family. She discusses the triathlon community, her rigorous training regimen and the importance of a support network in her success. 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 Michelle for taking the time out of her day and training schedule to spend a couple of hours with us. Michelle would also like to thank her man behind the curtain, coach Dave Connor with Rogue Coaching Solutions. 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 Want to join the Secret Service? Click here to start your journey https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?k=USSS Please visit us at: Twitter @secretservice, Instagram @secretservice, Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial, YouTube @US Secret Service, and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe to the podcast at Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or SoundCloud.com and find it at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 006 - Jorge Martinez Dec 01, 2022

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In the sixth episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles talks to Officer Technician Jorge Martinez, a Houston native and former Texas Southern University track and field athlete, about his path to the Secret Service. Martinez, who holds the Secret Service academy record for fastest 1.5-mile run, discusses what being in the Secret Service is like, traveling as part of the job, some unexpected perks - like meeting the World Series-winning teams - and the best place to get Tex Mex in DC. 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.” #MFFB #USSS #SecretService #StandingPost #USSSPodcasts #UD #UniformedDivision

Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 005 - Mariano Sottile Nov 09, 2022

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In the fifth episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles sits down with Officer Technician Mariano Sottile to discuss the path he took to become a Uniformed Division Officer, which included emigrating to the United States from Italy, learning English while in the US Marine Corps, and renouncing his Italian citizenship. Every path to the Secret Service is different, and Officer Sottile’s is definitely unique.

Ep. #049 - A Journey on Three Legs with Off. Tech. Elizabeth Hartman Nov 02, 2022

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Episode #049 - In this episode, we are proud to talk to Officer Technician Elizabeth Hartman about the amazing story of her three-legged dog Senna. As a new canine handler, Hartman's second working dog was diagnosed with a terrible disease, resulting in a medical retirement. Hartman recently wrote a children's book about Senna's ability to overcome adversity and adapt to life with three legs.   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   A big thanks to our guest, Beth, for sharing her incredible story and listening to Abel talk endlessly about his own non-working senior dogs. “K9 Senna’s Stride” will be available for purchase Nov. 25th. If you’re interested in purchasing a copy, you can at www.pawsofhonor.org, all proceeds go to helping retired working dogs. Follow them on Facebook at Paws of Honor or Instagram at @pawsofhonor. If you are a Federal employee, it’s CFC season, so you can also donate to them with CFC number 97067.  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   Want to join the Secret Service? Click here to start your journey https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?k=USSS   Please visit us at: Twitter@secretservice, Instagram@secretservice, Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial, YouTube@US Secret Service, and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service   Subscribe to the podcast at Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or SoundCloud.com and find it at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

Standing Post Presents My First Foot Beat - Ep 004 - Joanna Casal-Frederick Oct 12, 2022

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In the fourth episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles sits down with Officer Technician Joanna Casal-Frederick to discuss how the child of first-generation immigrants in the Bronx became a Secret Service officer, and a surprising moment of being star struck by an unexpected rapper. #MFFB #USSS #SecretService #StandingPost #USSSPodcasts

Ep. #048 - The History of Secret Service Firearms with Armorer Bill O' Rourke Oct 05, 2022

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Episode #048 - Please welcome USSS Armorer Bill O’ Rourke to the show. O’ Rourke has been with the Secret Service for more than 30 years as an armorer at the James J. Rowley Training Center (RTC). During his tenure, he’s seen extensive changes to the organization, including the transformation of RTC from a one-building structure to a multi-acre complex responsible for most Secret Service training. O’ Rourke has also been a part of several firearms changes in the organization – and he and his four-person team have personally every service weapon in use today.   Our conversation with O’ Rourke is a great look into a little known area of the Secret Service: weaponry. He talks about the transition from revolvers to automatic weapons, the changes in calibers and even how ammunition is tested. There’s a lot of science in ensuring that every weapon in the agency fires accurately every time.   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 Bill O’ Rourke and Mike Kummer for their time and a great tour of the facilities; and Brandon Higbee for making the arrangements.   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   Want to join the Secret Service? Click here to start your journey https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?k=USSS   Please visit us at: Twitter @secretservice, Instagram @secretservice, Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial, YouTube @US Secret Service, and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service   Subscribe to the podcast at Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or SoundCloud.com and find it at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

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