Chief of Ground Branch | Don Parnell | Ep. 335

Donald “Don” L. Parnell Jr. is a career CIA Paramilitary and Operations officer who retired in 2020 after 35 years of government service. Mr. Parnell served as a senior leader in various CIA positions and has operational experience in Latin America, Near East, East Asia and Europe, to include multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Mr. Parnell is broadly experienced in field operations, covert action, and cross-agency coordination. He has worked extensively within the Intelligence, Military and Law enforcement communities, to include FBI, SOCOM, JSOC and DHS. Mr. Parnell’s Awards and Commendations include: The Distinguished Intelligence Cross, the highest award given by CIA for extraordinary valor/heroism The Distinguished Intelligence Star, the 2nd highest award given for voluntary acts of courage The Wazir Akbar Khan Medal, awarded by Afghanistan President Karzai. The Career Intelligence Medal, for distinguished career service. Find Don here: ⬇️   / donald-l-parnell-jr-1836066   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️ https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.com Support the show here:⬇️   / theteamhouse   ___________________________________________________ Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️    / @eyesongeopoliticspod   —————————————————————- Today's Sponsors: LUCY⬇️ https://lucy.co/HOUSE Use the code "House" for 20% off your first order! The Perfect Jean ⬇️ http://theperfectjean.nyc/HOUSE15 for 15% off!! ____________________________________ Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" today! ⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapte... —————————————————————— To help support the show and for all bonus content including:   / theteamhouse   -AD FREE AUDIO -AD FREE VIDEO -Access to ALL bonus segments with our guests Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️   / theteamhouse   Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️ https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouse Social Media: ⬇️ The Team House Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.team.house?... The Team House Twitter:   / theteamhousepod   Jack’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm... Jack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21 Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21 Team House Discord: ⬇️   / discord   SubReddit: ⬇️   / theteamhouse   Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Jo... The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team... Intro music by    / remixsample   "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Want to sponsor the show? Email: ⬇️ [email protected] #cia #groundbranch