After Action: True Stories of the Diplomatic Security Service
English, Old Time Radio, 2 seasons, 18 episodes, 7 hours, 28 minutes
After Action: True Stories of the Diplomatic Security Service
English, Old Time Radio, 2 seasons, 18 episodes, 7 hours, 28 minutes
About
From the law enforcement and security organization you’ve never heard of comes a podcast revealing some of the greatest stories in America’s history. Hear from special agents, engineers, technicians, and others who belong to the Diplomatic Security Service as they give Americans insight into what really happened. From the terrorist bombings in East Africa to discovering bugs buried in U.S. embassy walls to dismantling a major sex trafficking network in New York City, listen along as we peel back the DSS curtain.
Chasing the Chelsea Bomber
Just as New York City was gearing up for the annual UN General Assembly in 2016, an individual inspired by ISIS threatened the safety of the city. When the bomber’s first explosive detonated in the Chelsea district of New York, a DSS special agent leapt into action, gathering evidence that would eventually lead to the identity and capture of the Chelsea Bomber.
9/26/2024 • 40 minutes, 4 seconds
Protecting Team USA
The athletes that are part of Team USA head to Paris to represent America and bring home the gold! While they are competing in the Games, they are considered special U.S. dignitaries, which is why DSS is there to help protect them from threats! Hear more about this unique mission, and how DSS prepared for Paris 2024.
7/18/2024 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
Destruction in Nepal: DSS responds to devastating earthquake in 2015
Do you have a plan if a natural disaster strikes? Fortunately, the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, did when a massive earthquake hit the country in April of 2015. In this episode, DSS Special Agent Dan Art describes the actions he and his colleagues took to safeguard the U.S. embassy and personnel after the disaster hit, and how they worked with multiple entities to provide humanitarian relief and medical aid, and search for victims.
6/20/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Courage Under Fire – Rescuing Americans under attack in Mali
In November of 2015, terrorists attacked the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako, Mali. Popular with Westerners, several Americans were staying in the hotel, including a State Department contractor. Before the morning was over, two DSS special agents rallied four other Americans to fight through smoke, bullets, and hand grenades to save as many as 18 people trapped in the chaos. Hear firsthand from the agents who saved lives that day.
5/23/2024 • 41 minutes, 6 seconds
Evacuating Sudan, Part 3
One year ago, DSS special agents led the suspension of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan. Working with U.S. military entities and other partners, DSS ensured that U.S. diplomats and their families withdrew safely from the country. In this three-part series, a variety of DSS personnel discuss how they supported the evacuation of Khartoum in 2023. In episode 3, hear from a DSS special agent who supported evacuation efforts of U.S. citizens from Khartoum during the 2023 upheaval.
4/30/2024 • 17 minutes, 46 seconds
Evacuating Sudan, Part 2
One year ago, DSS special agents led the suspension of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan. Working with U.S. military entities and other partners, DSS ensured that U.S. diplomats and their families withdrew safely from the country. In this three-part series, a variety of DSS personnel discuss how they supported the evacuation of Khartoum in 2023. In episode 2, a DSS special agent serving as an assistant regional security officer describes his daring expeditions throughout Khartoum as he helped transport U.S. diplomats to a safer location within the city.
4/23/2024 • 19 minutes, 15 seconds
Evacuating Sudan, Part 1
One year ago, DSS special agents led the suspension of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan. Working with U.S. military entities and other partners, DSS ensured that U.S. diplomats and their families withdrew safely from the country. In this three-part series, a variety of DSS personnel discuss how they supported the evacuation of Khartoum in 2023. In episode 1, you will hear from two DSS special agents and a DSS security technical specialist who were pivotal in the withdrawal.
