Veterans Covert Protection Group

Lessons in the Field

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Lessons in the Field is a podcast dedicated to real-world insights from the front lines of security. Each episode unpacks hard-earned lessons, evolving threats, and the mindset required to keep people safe in high-stakes environments. From executive protection and crisis response to personal discipline and team dynamics, this is where protection meets storytelling.

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Army Infantry Into Global Protective Operations: Greg Warden’s EP Story | Lessons in the Field #3 04.03.2026 2:19:29

In this episode of Lessons in the Field , Nate Bennett sits down with security consultant Greg Warden to discuss his path from U.S. Army Infantry to leading global protective operations. Greg brings experience as: • A former U.S. Army Infantryman with multiple deployments • A Department of State WPS contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan • An instructor in close-quarters combat and small-unit tactics...

From Marines to Protective Operations: Nate Bennett’s EP Story | Lessons in the Field #2 16.01.2026 2:24:47

This episode's guest is Nate Bennett, Vice President of Embedded Protective Operations at Rescor Group. He’s a former U.S. Marine with nearly two decades of international experience in executive protection and risk management, including work across 45+ countries and prior contracting with the U.S. State Department in Baghdad, Iraq. Nate is also a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and an...

Protecting CEOs & Diplomats Worldwide: Malinda Gilbert’s EP Story | Lessons in the Field #1 02.12.2025 2:05:32

In this episode of Lessons in the Field, we sit down with Malinda Gilbert, a seasoned executive protection specialist whose career has taken her across 15 countries, safeguarding high-net-worth individuals, Fortune 5 executives, and diplomatic delegations. With over nine years of frontline experience, Malinda shares insights from her work in covert operations, high-threat environments, and red-car...