Retired DEA Group Supervisor Pat Bagley spent 28 years inside the world of federal drug enforcement — a career that took him from New York during 9/11, to the streets of Chicago, and deep into international operations in Bangkok, Thailand.

This episode walks through the reality of long-term federal service: the pressure, the responsibility, and the unseen toll that comes with operating at the highest levels of law enforcement. Pat breaks down what it was like working major cases, leading teams, and navigating the chaos of a post-9/11 world while the mission never slowed down.

From domestic operations to overseas assignments, Pat shares how the job evolves, how agents adapt, and how identity can become fused with the badge when the work never truly stops. It’s a rare look at a career few ever see — told by someone who lived it for nearly three decades.

A grounded, honest conversation about service, sacrifice, and what remains after the career ends.

Still Here 🤙🏻

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