# 021 - Retired Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge John Constantine

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Podcast: [Outside the Secret Service Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/outside-the-secret-service-podcast-7337301)
Published: 2025-10-07T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://OTSecretService.podbean.com/e/out-of-the-secure-zone-a-counter%e2%80%91assault-vet-on-life-after-the-service/
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## Resource

Retired Special Agent John Constantine joins us to discuss his 20+ year career in the US Secret Service, focusing on life after retirement, identity transition, and the mindset needed for protective operations. The episode covers counter‑assault team experiences, leadership lessons, physical and mental health challenges for retirees, diplomatic and operational demands of global protective work, and John’s post‑service plans including consulting and a forthcoming book.

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