Pentagon Force Protection Agency
John Gress is a Physical Security Specialist at the Pentagon Force Protection Agency since August 2021, focusing on managing perimeter security equipment and serving as a subject matter expert on advanced security technologies. Prior to this role, John Gress served in the United States Air Force for over a decade, holding various positions including Superintendent of Antiterrorism and Force Protection, where responsibilities included managing critical security programs and conducting security inspections. Additional experience includes serving as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, where John Gress facilitated the recruitment process for future Airmen, and as a Criminal Investigator, conducting criminal investigations and analyzing crime trends at Joint Base Andrews. John Gress holds a Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security from the University of Arkansas Grantham and two Associate's degrees from the Community College of the Air Force in Human Resources Management and Criminal Justice.
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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.