Gary Cox

Physical Security Specialist at Pentagon Force Protection Agency

Gary Cox is a seasoned security professional with extensive experience in physical security and antiterrorism operations. Currently serving as a Physical Security Specialist at the Pentagon Force Protection Agency since May 2017, Gary previously held the position of Security Manager at HQ AF/SGE and led the AFDW Security Forces Plans and Programs Branch as Chief at the Air Force District of Washington. Gary's foundational experience includes serving as Shift Leader for the 90 Missile Security Forces Squadron, where responsibility included overseeing a team that secured 50 intercontinental ballistic missiles without incident. Academically, Gary holds a Master's degree in Military History from Norwich University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Studies from the University of Maryland University College, alongside an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice from the Community College of the Air Force.

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Pentagon Force Protection Agency

Pentagon Force Protection Agency is a civilian Defense Agency within the Department of Defense charged with protecting and safeguarding the occupants, visitors, and infrastructure of the Pentagon, Mark Center, Defense Health Headquarters and other delegated Pentagon facilities. This critical mission is accomplished with law enforcement officers (United States Pentagon Police), criminal investigative and protective services agents; threat management agents; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives technicians; and anti-terrorism/force protection and physical security personnel. PFPA provides a variety of services to its customers to include emergency services, parking management, lock installation/services, classified waste disposal, access control, building pass issuance, mail screening, and law enforcement. PFPA Extranet: https://extranet.pfpa.mil/ CAC-enabled site with news and information for Pentagon personnel at leased DoD facilities within the National Capital Region (NCR). PFPA Intranet: https://intranet.pfpa.mil CAC-enabled site exclusively for PFPA personnel.