Biography
David Diemer, the principal and CEO of R.E.A.C.H. 29, is a former Army Ranger with over 20 years’ experience in combat operations, close protection detail and guard services.
His experience is drawn from his military service as well as working with some of the most elite military defense contractors in the United States. As a member of Bco. 3/75 Ranger Regiment, he served in Somalia conducting high-threat missions, most notably the October 3rd mission that was chronicled in the movie “Black Hawk Down”, for which he was awarded a Bronze star with “V” Device for Valor during combat. His skills have taken him to the most dangerous places in the world, from Africa to the Middle East, and spanned five continents. He has served Presidents, first ladies, ambassadors, dignitaries, pop superstars and private citizens. Additionally, for eight years, he directed a security detail for a Forbes Top 5 principal and his family based out of New York City.
Experience
- Distinguished military service in 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, U.S. Army
- Tactical commander for U.S. Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, Baghdad, Iraq
- Mentor/detail member for President Talibani, Baghdad, Iraq
- Primary instructor for Counter-Terrorism Special Operations Forces (CTSOF) Camp Dublin, Iraq/USIS
- Advance and security detail for International Pop Superstar
- Contracted security for billionaire/casino mogul
- Contracted AIC for former First Lady
- 2IC Site Security Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), New York, New York
- Shift leader TF/BSO for Undersecretary of Defense Paul Brinkley detail, Baghdad, Iraq.
- Chief of Security Operations, Fortune 5 Principal & Family
- Executive/dignitary close protection
- Proficient in numerous extraction and insertion techniques
- Self-defense training
- Operations order development and mission planning
- Exceptional leadership and performance under fire
