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Gary Quesenberry        

Retired Federal Air Marshal, Author & Personal Defense Training Specialist

Gary Quesenberry was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where his parents taught him the value of hard work, patriotism, and commitment to family. His passion for the outdoors and patriotic spirit led him to enlist in the United States Army at the age of seventeen, where he served in the 7th and 24th Infantry Divisions during Operation Desert Storm.

After the events of September 11th, 2001, Quesenberry become a Federal Air Marshal. There, he traveled the world in the service of his country and devoted his time to studying the areas of violence and predatory behavior.

Now, Quesenberry is an award winning author and CEO of Quesenberry Personal Defense Training, where he’s developed numerous basic and advanced level courses focused on personal safety, and mindset. He has an extensive background in both domestic and foreign counter-terror training and has worked in both the private and corporate sectors to help educate others on the importance of situational awareness.

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