# High Stakes & Hidden Truths: Derrick Jackson's Journey from Jet Mechanic to Special Agent

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Podcast: [Living the Dream with Curveball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-the-dream-with-curveball-995755)
Published: 2026-03-25T05:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail In this riveting episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Derrick Jackson, a 21-year Air Force veteran whose career reads like a high-stakes thriller. From his beginnings as a jet engine specialist to becoming a special agent with the Office of Special Investigations, Derrick shares his incredible journey filled with danger, intrigue, and personal growth. He discusses his transition from the technical world of aircraft maintenance to the complex realm of f...

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