What if you're writing a book series about espionage, dangerous governments and you have worked at the forefront defending your country from all of these threats. Steinke has spent a lifetime in US national security roles, including twenty-eight years in the US Army and fourteen in the Department of Defence. His official duties have taken him from the US Military Academy at West Point to over thirty countries on the Eurasian landmass, including Afghanistan and Ukraine. Steinke holds master’s degrees in West European studies and diplomacy from Indiana and Norwich Universities, respectively, as well as post-graduation certificates in national and international security affairs from Harvard and Stanford Universities. His passions include faith, family, fly fishing, and travel. Rick https://ricksteinke.com/