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Buck Sexton

Buck Sexton is The Blaze's national security editor and a GBTV contributor.

Before joining the Blaze, Buck served in the U.S. Intelligence Community for six years, specializing in counterterrorism and counterinsurgency. He has field experience in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa.

Buck has a B.A. in Political Science from Amherst College. He is a native of New York City, where he currently resides.

Recent Stories & Posts

• Occupy NATO Mayhem: Bull on Parade
  Posted May 21, 2012 at 10:41 am

  It was cheap political theater, intended to circumvent rather than promote discussion, and intimidate those inclined to disagree.

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• Are U.S. Snipers a Modern Battlefield Game Changer? Former Seal Brandon Webb Weighs In
  Posted May 10, 2012 at 4:30 pm

  "Today's sniper is one of the most effective tools on the battlefield."

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• 84-Year-Old Korean War Vet Shoots Home Invader in PA — Then Forgives Intruder’s Family
  Posted May 9, 2012 at 1:01 pm

  Used the German Luger he once carried in battle.

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• Federal Court: Illegal Immigrants Don’t Have the Constitutional Right to Own Firearms
  Posted May 8, 2012 at 2:58 pm

  "Illegal immigrants have only limited protection under the Constitution."

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• What are the Occupiers Planning for Tomorrow‘s Massive ’May Day’ Protest?
  Posted April 30, 2012 at 1:05 pm

  "If you can’t strike call in sick. If you can’t call in sick hold a slow down.”

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• Occupy San Fran Seizes UC Berkeley Farm (and There Are Wacky Pictures)
  Posted April 30, 2012 at 10:43 am

  "We take issue with the protesters’ approach to property rights."

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• Blaze Interview: Can Young Former Army Capt. Beat Establishment For MN Senate Seat?
  Posted April 25, 2012 at 2:45 pm

  "I'm going to get our country back on track."

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• GBTV‘s ’Rumors of War III’ Examines Strategic Islamist Penetration of U.S. at The Highest Level
  Posted April 25, 2012 at 6:02 am

  "Any day you could wake up to a nuclear bomb detonated in an American City."

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• Under Siege? Residents Advised to Leave Chicago Property Out of Fear of Violence at NATO Summit
  Posted April 23, 2012 at 11:30 am

  "Lack of concern about this city period, about the damage that could potentially occur here."

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• Occupy Wall Street Plans Massive May Day Bridge and Tunnel Blockade in NYC
  Posted April 23, 2012 at 6:07 am

  "The biggest shut down the city of New York has ever seen."

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• Peek Inside the Restricted Areas of the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier
  Posted April 17, 2012 at 6:20 pm

  "Enough old personal items around to make us feel like the crew had just left."

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• A Civil War Is Breaking Out Within Occupy Wall Street Over Supporting Obama
  Posted April 16, 2012 at 7:24 am

  "Jump, jump, jump over the body of the old dead left"

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• Incredible Photos Show What Life Is Really Like in Afghanistan
  Posted April 10, 2012 at 12:20 pm

  From soaring mountain passes to $1 haircuts on the street.

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• See the Top 6 Newest Guns Israel Will Use if Conflict Breaks Out
  Posted April 10, 2012 at 9:05 am

  From state-of-the-art rifles to tricked out pistols.

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• SF Cops Raid ‘Vacant’ Building Occupiers Invaded for Commune (Warning: Video Includes Freaky Dancing…)
  Posted April 4, 2012 at 12:08 am

  “This is definitely not a vacant building.”

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• Occupy SF Invades Vacant Church Property With Squatter Swarm
  Posted April 2, 2012 at 2:38 pm

  "First major action by Occupy San Francisco since dismantling."

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• Soldier Returns Home to Loving Dog’s Ecstatic Show of Affection
  Posted March 30, 2012 at 11:00 pm

  "Daddy's home!"

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• Russian Police Face Charges for Brutally Torturing Detainees
  Posted March 29, 2012 at 4:40 pm

  "Routinely use torture to extract false confessions from those they have arbitrarily rounded up."

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• TX Girl With Down Syndrome Fighting H.O.A to Keep Pet Kangaroo
  Posted March 28, 2012 at 2:03 am

  "I like to snuggle with him. He's silly. And he loves me."

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• Two U.S. Soldiers Arrested for Offering Assassination Services to Mexican Drug Cartel
  Posted March 27, 2012 at 10:55 am

  "Organized a four-person kill team to raid a ranch in Texas and steal 20 kilograms of cocaine."

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• NYC Fireman Collecting $95,000 Disability Pension Caught Working Fire & Rescue at NASCAR Track
  Posted March 26, 2012 at 1:11 pm

  “If you have a disability pension, why are you fighting fires and doing NASCAR?"

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• Feds Refuse to Deport 6 Illegals Protesting AZ Immigration Policies
  Posted March 22, 2012 at 12:47 pm

  "Did not fall under "ICE's enforcement priorities."

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• Update: Military Allows Former Marine to Adopt Her Old Service Dog
  Posted March 20, 2012 at 11:30 am

  'Rex is my partner; I love him.'

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• TN Nurse Arrested on Gun Charges at 9/11 Memorial Takes No-Jail Plea Deal
  Posted March 20, 2012 at 10:55 am

  “She’s happy that this ordeal is over."

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• Controversial Priest Targets Nerf Guns in Easter Baskets: They Lead to Violence
  Posted March 16, 2012 at 10:54 am

  "Remove any baskets with toy guns in them from your store’s shelves."

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