Jan 30, 2023
U.S. Army Veteran David Touchton served in Operation Enduring
Freedom, deploying to the Middle East on September 9, 2001, just
two days before the September 11 attack. On the FourBlock Podcast
this week, David shares the impact that had on him and his fellow
service members, his career path, and his commitment to continuing
to pay it forward to fellow veterans today.
David spent several years in the Army before receiving an honorable
discharge due to an injury and going into the private sector. He
held multiple positions of escalating responsibility as a Facility
Security Officer before making the leap to launch his own security
company. Founded in 2013, FSO Services helps companies ensure the
best security posture against today’s modern threats.
In conversation with host Mike Abrams, David explains how he
transitioned into a career in industrial security and how he got
the idea to start his company serving clients that work with the
Department of Defense. He identifies some of the biggest challenges
and threats that clients could face as they safeguard national
security information and how FSO Services helps resolve them.
To close out the episode, David shares the reasons he feels
veterans have an advantage when transitioning into industrial
security and what steps they can take to successfully move into the
industry.
ABOUT US
Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace.
General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat.
But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.
FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.
Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, founder of FourBlock, and author of two military transition books. He represents the military transition perspective.
Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey represents the civilian perspective of this issue.
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Podcast episodes are produced and edited in part by the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration.