Former Chief of Ground Branch | Don Parnell

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: <br />The Distinguished Intelligence Cross, the highest award given by CIA for extraordinary valor/heroism<br />The Distinguished Intelligence Star, the 2nd highest award given for voluntary acts of courage<br />The Wazir Akbar Khan Medal, awarded by Afghanistan President Karzai.<br />The Career Intelligence Medal, for distinguished career service.<br />Find Don here: ⬇️<br />https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-l-parnell-jr-1836066/<br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />New merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️<br />https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.com<br />Support the show here:⬇️<br />https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse<br />___________________________________________________<br />Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️<br />https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured<br />—————————————————————-<br />Today's Sponsors:<br />LUCY⬇️<br />https://lucy.co/HOUSE<br />Use the code "House" for 20% off your first order!<br />The Perfect Jean ⬇️<br />http://theperfectjean.nyc/HOUSE15<br />for 15% off!!<br />____________________________________<br />Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" today! ⬇️<br />https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/<br />——————————————————————<br />To help support the show and for all bonus content including:<br />https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse<br />-AD FREE AUDIO<br />-AD FREE VIDEO<br />-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guests<br />Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️<br />https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse<br />Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️<br />https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouse<br />Social Media: ⬇️<br />The Team House Instagram:<br />https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link<br />The Team House Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod<br />Jack’s Instagram:<br />https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link<br />Jack’s Twitter:<br /> https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21<br />Dave’s Twitter: <br />https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21<br />Team House Discord: ⬇️<br />https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6<br />SubReddit: ⬇️<br />https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/<br />Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️<br /> https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241<br />The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️<br /> https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/<br />Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample<br />"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"<br />Want to sponsor the show?<br />Email: ⬇️<br />theteamhousepodcast@gmail.com<br />#cia #groundbranch <br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support</a>.