Brian Drake 🇺🇦

Six months of research, interviews, and in-person encounters has culminated in this article. Thank you to the @StimsonCenter and @TheNatlInterest for publishing my work. #artificalintelligence #HumanTrafficking #technology #TechnologyNews #data #slavery nationalinterest.org/feature/backwa…

@josephcollins77 Sent you a DM. Just calling your attention to it

Russia buys Iranian drones and gives them intell on US forces and allies. Trump lifts sanctions on Russian oil, as price rises about $103 per brl. Putin wins...again!

@JohnOC0nnor Congratulations!

Honored that my screenpmay ENYO was selected for the Philip K. Dick Film Festival on March 13-14! Join me in New York City thephilipkdickfilmfestival.com

Support DIMF's mission to aid families of fallen Defense Intelligence heroes through scholarship and philanthropy. Join us May 27 for the Nathan Hale Scholars Dinner! Sponsorships and tickets are still available. Follow the link for ticket purchases: lnkd.in/eRA357qR

I lost my mother a few years ago. Friends ask often how I’m doing. We collectively forget my father lost a partner of 43 yrs. Now I realize the role he played in my life as a different kind of caregiver. Without the partnership between my mom and dad I would not be who I am today

Thrilled to host @tysmith1906 on The Unredacted Podcast. On this episode @LindyKyzer and I talk about changes to the @DeptofWar for #Innovation and #procurement policy. We promise it’s not boring unredactedpodcast.com

Sitting in a #DC bar called Allegory. Their menu is a storybook and this quote resonates with me on so many levels. #justice and #decency are #american values. I will endeavor to fulfill my responsibilities to uphold both

[Registration Open!] Make plans now to join 250 intelligence and national security professionals for INSA’s 2026 Spring Symposium, The Data-Driven Enterprise: Building, Buying, and Deploying Capabilities at Mission Speed. 📅 Tuesday, April 14 🕛 8:00 am – 5:30 pm 📍 Westin Arlington Gateway 🔗 insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… Stay tuned for keynote and speaker updates! Thank you to our sponsors! @awscloud, @CACIIntl, @MANTECH #SpringSymposium #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

Our latest episode is up! This week @LindyKyzer and I talk about our commitment to our #Afghanistan Allies after combat operations have ended. We also bring in Mariah Smith and Andy Sullivan to talk about @n1leftbehind #siv #immigration unredactedpodcast.com

Why would you do this? #shameful

@INSAlliance So many familiar and friendly faces in the Annual Report! It was a real pleasure working with @INSAlliance and @LindyKyzer on the #unredactedresume #podcast Thank you for giving us a platform for helping distressed #Federal workers!

📣 FY2025: A Year of Record Engagement and Mission Impact! INSA has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year defined by record engagement, expanded programming, and stronger impact across the intelligence and national security community. “FY25 was one of INSA’s strongest years yet, driven by record engagement and a growing, connected membership,” said Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg, INSA President. “That growth reflects the trust our members place in INSA as a community where people come together to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and advance the mission.” 📄 Download the report! insaonline.org/detail-pages/n… #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

@JPFinlayNBCS Want want WANT!!!! #HTTR

Sick hat spotted in Madrid

🎙️ Final Episode Alert! In the last installment of The Unredacted Resume, @LindyKyzer and @thedrake examine the shifting job market for national security professionals and what it takes to attract high-quality talent. Learn how employer branding, candidate experience, and a human-centered hiring approach can make a real difference. The conversation also explores how effective interviews, an understanding of market dynamics, and even social events can help strengthen recruitment efforts. 🎧 Listen now: insaonline.org/detail-pages/n… #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

I am beyond excited to share the kick-off of The Unredacted #podcast ! @LindyKyzer and I will host this bi-weekly focusing on the lighter and darker side of the #nationalsecurity #intelligence and #defense communities unredactedpodcast.com

@INSAlliance @LindyKyzer Another awesome episode from the unflappable @LindyKyzer!

🎙️ New Episode of The Unredacted Resume podcast series! Host @LindyKyzer is joined by Dr. David Bray, Niloo Norton, and Charles Carithers to talk all things #networking in the national security community! From building a strong professional network to developing authentic connections, they share practical strategies rooted in fellowship and genuine relationships! 🎧 Tune in today! insaonline.org/detail-pages/n… @thedrake #IntelligenceCareers #nationalsecurity

@DIMemorial @PaigeSoya @ROBJOYCE Very cool! #4thekids #intelligence

What a night! Thanks to @PaigeSoya for letting us share our mission with @KStreetCapital and to @RobJoyce for being the featured speaker on our behalf! Join us: defenseintel.org. #DIMF #MissionDriven #SupportingFamilies #Scholarships #Cybersecurity #KStreetCapital

🎙️ Episode 4 of INSA's The Unredacted Resume is now live! On this episode, host @LindyKyzer is joined by Murshed Chowdhury (Founder & CEO, Tech Duels) and Jamie Jones Miller (Regional Dean, Northeastern University Arlington) to discuss what it takes to stand out in the intelligence and national security job market. The conversation covers recruiter relationships, mindset shifts, and practical steps for finding the right fit. 👉 Tune in today! insaonline.org/detail-pages/n… @thedrake #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

🎙️ Episode 3 of INSA's The Unredacted Resume is here! Co-hosts @thedrake and @LindyKyzer sit down to share practical tips to help your resume make an impact. From tackling common pitfalls to understanding what hiring managers look for to translating specialized government roles into language that resonates, you will get actionable insights to help you stand out in a competitive job market! 👉 Tune in today! insaonline.org/detail-pages/n… #IntelligenceCommunity #ResumeBuilding #NationalSecurity

@TomManatos @Mitch_Tischler That’s what I read! #httc

@Mitch_Tischler @Mitch_Tischler is calling his shot now. We are beating Green Bay in the playoffs this year!

Commanders Fans: How it started, how it went 2024 edition - the sky isn’t falling, the season isn’t over - bad night? Absolutely, it’s only week 2

This morning, we honored and remembered the lives lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks, including eight of our own teammates, during a wreath-laying ceremony in the Memorial Garden at DIA Headquarters.

September 11, 2001, changed our lives forever. We honor the 2,977 lives lost, including the 15 military and civilian defense intelligence officers who died at the Pentagon that day. As Virgil said: No day shall erase you from the memory of time. #DIMFremembers #neverforget