Tactical Fitness Report with Stew Smith Podcast

Episode 319: TFR 251 - DEA Agent Jack McFarland Discusses his Career with Stew Smith

Tactical Fitness Report with Stew Smith Podcast

Show Notes

Stew Smith and Jack McFarland (retired DEA) discuss Jack's journey as he prepared for a career in the DEA, including his DEA training, missions, and the process of becoming a DEA agent.

Check out https://www.JackMcFarlandDEA.com for more information on contacting Jack McFarland - Supervisory Special Agent at U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Retired, Keynote Motivational Speaker, Consultant to Law Enforcement.

Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

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