JIM ERWIN US Army SPECIAL OPS & Michael Golembesky Former USMC Operator

JIM ERWIN has built his entire career on one premise – to protect. He is a veteran of the U.S. Special Operations Forces,Including service as 1st SFOD-D (Delta) Operator. Provided close protection and security for high-profiled clientele. Erwin is a certified FBI Advanced Firearms Instructor,Has earned several instructor certifications for the NRA. Entered the U.S. Army, eager to earn his place in the 2nd Ranger Battalion (75th Ranger Regiment) at Fort Lewis, WA. Erwin was awarded the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his U.S. Army Sniper Course and served as the ranking NCO for a military free-fall unit.  Erwin accepted an invitation to participate in the 1st SFOD-D selection course - where he was ultimately one of five candidates chosen from a class of nearly 100.As a member of Team U.S. Elite, Erwin is able to expand his role as a protection specialist to a diverse group – from tactical shooters to active duty members to athletes or anyone else.

HOUR # 2 PLEASE HELP US WELCOME  Michael Golembesky, author of Level Zero Heroes (St. Martin's Press 2014) and former member of Marine Special Operations Team 8222 (2009-10).While on his second deployment in Iraq, SSgt. Golembesky was selected to become an aircraft controller with the newly formed Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC). Obtained 8002 MOS and was assigned as a team JTAC with Marine Special Operations Company G, Team 2. His fifth and final deployment was served in Afghanistan (RC-W) with Marine Special Operations Team 8222 from 2009 through 2010 in the Bala Murghab River Valley.Michael's personal military awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Valor), two Navy and Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbons and the Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign Medals.