Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast. Today’s After Dark episode is a powerful one. I’m sitting down with John Constantine — a 23-year veteran of the United States Secret Service, with 15 of those years spent on the elite Counter Assault Team. From post-9/11 Ground Zero to protecting presidents around the world, John’s career has been defined by service at the highest levels.
But this conversation goes deeper than tactics, leadership, or high-risk operations. It’s about what happens when your values and goals no longer align with the environment you’re in. It’s about facing the shadows within, owning your truth, and finding your way back from the edge.
John opens up about courage, redemption, and the battles we fight inside ourselves — the ones that shape who we are far more than any mission or assignment. This one is raw, real, and worth every minute.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:47 Career Start & Secret Service Insights
12:22 Counter Assault Team Overview
14:49 Reflections On July 13th Incident
21:08 Personal & Professional Impact
34:17 Adapting Under Pressure
53:24 Self-Reflection & Integrity
59:54 Self-Esteem Vs. Self-Worth
01:05:15 Leadership & Personal Values
01:25:54 Standards & Accountability
01:37:41 Psychology, Philosophy & The Dark Self
01:42:55 Professionalism & Performance
01:53:50 The Value Of Leadership
02:01:25 Future Plans & Projects
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