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The Diplomatic Security Service is the law enforcement and security arm of the U.S. Department of State. It bears the core responsibility for providing a safe environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.


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pictureOorah: Celebrating 242 years of the Marine Corps

Often stationed at “Post One,” just inside the entrance of a U.S. embassy, the men and women of the Marine Security Guard Embassy Security Group are literally the face of America, standing as symbols of our nation’s values of integrity, courage, loyalty, and commitment.

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pictureDSS Seeking Native Americans to Join Ranks

Special Agent Scott J. Jess tells the National Native American Law Enforcement Association's 25th Annual National Training Event that the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is actively seeking Native American candidates to join DSS.

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Date: 07/08/2017 Location: Mount Longonot, Kenya Description: U.S. Navy Seabee Petty Officer First Class Mark Pacheco on his hike up Mount Longonot in Kenya, July 8, 2017. Pacheco is assigned to the Engineering Service Center at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi. (Photo courtesy of Mark Pacheco) © Courtesy of Mark PachecoU.S. Navy Seabee Relies on "Can Do" Attitude to Save a Girl's Life in Nairobi

Just three months into his tour at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, Petty Officer First Class Mark Pacheco found himself relying on his knowledge, strength, and perseverance to save the life of a teenage girl.

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