Vince "Rocco" Vargas: Retired US Army Ranger, Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur & Author of 'BORDERLINE'

<div> <strong>Father, Veteran, Mentor, and U.S Border Patrol Advocate.<br> </strong>In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus is honored to host Vince "Rocco" Vargas, a multi-talented individual with a rich background in military service that spans three combat deployments with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, a decade of service with the U.S. Border Patrol, and his current roles as an entrepreneur, author, actor, writer, and producer.<br> His unique perspective as a military veteran and federal agent sets the stage for a deeper understanding of the issues at the U.S./Mexico border.<br> Vince is also an author, and his book, "Borderline: Defending the Home Front," serves as both a memoir and a critical examination of the U.S. Border Patrol. The narrative combines personal experiences with the extensive history of the organization, shedding light on a frequently misunderstood government agency. Vince paints a comprehensive picture of the challenges faced by those tasked with securing the U.S. borders.<br> <br> <strong>Sponsors:</strong> <br>   - <em><a href="http://GoodRX.com/TNQ">GoodRX.com/TNQ</a><br>   - <a href="http://vincentroccovargas.com">vincentroccovargas.com</a><br> <br> "</em><strong><em>BORDERLINE</em></strong><em>" By Vince Vargas out Nov. 14th<br> <br> </em><strong>Photo Cred:<br>   </strong><em>- IMDb</em><br> <br> <strong>In this episode you will hear:<br> </strong>• To apply for the Border Patrol is a 2-year process. Once you get in, it still takes two years to become a journeyman. After testing and field training, you’re eligible for the programs that the Border Patrol has. (9:52)<br> • Bortac is the tactical unit of the border Patrol. They are the swat team of the Border Patrol. (10:47)<br> Borstar are the para rescue jumpers of the Border Patrol - search trauma rescue medics. (10:58)<br> • It’s incredible to see how overwhelmed they [Border Patrol] are at the moment. The morale of the Border Patrol is pretty low. (16:04)<br> • Too many people want to blame the Border Patrol for everything.