CI Press, Episode 117: From the Gulf War to DHS, the Counterintelligence Career of Vince Smith

Join hosts Dave Turner and Jeremy Clark for a conversation with Vince Smith, a retired counterintelligence professional whose 42-year career spans the Nebraska National Guard, U.S. Army counterintelligence, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Vince shares firsthand stories from the Gulf War, the evolution of Tactical HUMINT Teams, and the challenges of building insider threat and counterintelligence programs at DHS. He also discusses advising state and local fusion centers on emerging threats, including election security and rare earth mineral espionage.

From mentorship and leadership to bureaucracy and personal sacrifice, this episode offers a candid look inside the realities of a life spent protecting national security.