Luis Antequera

Background

About Luis Antequera

30+ years of diverse military and diplomatic expertise. Lead interpreter during numerous exchanges supporting US Department of State, US Department of Defense, US Law Enforcement Agencies, international police organizations, and foreign militaries forces from 17 countries. Political Military Advisor and interpreter for 200+ missions. Personal interpreter for Commanding Generals (CG) during senior level Staff Talks, visits, exercises and key international engagements. Continually supports USNORTHCOM, USSOUTHCOM, ARNORTH, ARSOUTH, AFNORTH, DHS, CBP, FEMA, USAID, ATF, TX, AZ, and CA National Guards at numerous locations including Texas, Louisiana, Florida, California, Colorado, Alaska, Washington DC, Virginia, Washington State amongst others. Hand-selected to interpret at the Joint Readiness Training Center in LA, numerous Border Commanders Conferences and Border Contact Meetings in 5 states, Fuerzas Amigas for the last 10 years, Jaguar Strike, Major Crime Scene Investigation Course, and 3 Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Exchanges in Colorado and Florida. Impeccable record of performance assigned to the Defense Attaché Office, US Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico for 2 years. As FAO / IMSO led military exchanges in Brazil, Colombia (3), Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Panama (2). Military advisor and interpreter for US Air Force (4-star) General during visits to Argentina, Chile and Peru.Director of Operations and Director of International Military Student Office at the Inter-American Air Force Academy. Responsible for the academic success and welfare of 900+ military and police members from 23 nations yearly. SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATION / EDUCATION - Level highest International Affairs Professional Certification- Western Hemisphere Regional Intensive Seminar (Foreign Service Institute - US Department of State, DC)- Security Assistance Management Training Officer Course (DISAM)- Dynamics of International Terrorism- Attaché Staff Operations Course (Defense Intelligence Agency, DC)- Operations Coordinator Management Course (Defense Intelligence Agency, DC)- DoD Hostage Survival (Defense Intelligence Agency, DC)- Antiterrorist Driving and Surveillance Detection Course