Kris Tanto Paronto

At-a-Glance

Part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the 2012 terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, helping to save over 20 lives.
Served 4 years in the US Army and an additional 4 years in the US Army National Guard, reaching the rank of Sergeant before becoming a commissioned officer in 2003.
Worked as a private security contractor for Blackwater Security Consulting starting in 2003, deploying on various security contracts, including with the US Government’s Global Response Staff until 2013.
Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Mesa State College and a Master’s Degree from The University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Biography

Kris "Tanto" Paronto is a former Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and a private security contractor. He has deployed to various regions including South America, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa, and worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff on low-profile security missions in high-threat environments globally.

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