What does it take to serve nearly 20 years as a U.S. Army Green Beret in some of the world’s most dangerous environments—and then channel those experiences into writing a gripping novel?
On this episode of The MisFitNation, we’re joined by U.S. Army Special Forces Veteran and Author Alex Dekker, who spent nearly two decades serving with the legendary 5th Special Forces Group before joining the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). Throughout his career, Alex deployed multiple times to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world, operating at the highest levels of U.S. Special Operations.
Now, Alex is bringing his experiences and passion for storytelling to readers with his upcoming novel, DESERT HEIST, set to be released soon. We’ll discuss the inspiration behind the book, his transition from elite military service to fiction writing, and how real-world Special Operations experience shapes compelling stories.
But Alex’s journey extends far beyond the battlefield.
An Arabic speaker, world traveler, passionate student of history, volunteer archaeologist, and graduate of Georgetown University with a Master’s in Applied Intelligence, Alex offers unique insights into leadership, global conflict, intelligence, resilience, and lifelong learning.
During this episode we’ll discuss:
✅ Nearly 20 years as a U.S. Army Green Beret
✅ Service with 5th Special Forces Group & USASOC
✅ Deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and worldwide
✅ Leadership under extreme pressure
✅ Intelligence, language, and Special Operations
✅ The transition from military service to becoming an author
✅ His upcoming novel, DESERT HEIST
✅ History, archaeology, Travel, and lifelong curiosity
Whether you’re a veteran, military enthusiast, aspiring author, leader, entrepreneur, or simply enjoy hearing extraordinary life stories, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
📅 LIVE: Thursday, July 23
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM CST
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About Alex Dekker
Alex Dekker served as a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces "Green Berets" for nearly 20 years with the 5th Special Forces Group and later the United States Army Special Operations Command. His career included multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and numerous other locations around the globe. He completed advanced tactical and technical training throughout the U.S. Special Operations community, speaks Arabic, holds a Master’s in Applied Intelligence from Georgetown University, and has participated in archaeological excavations around the world.
Today, Alex is also an author, with his highly anticipated debut novel, DESERT HEIST, releasing soon. He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, former CIA Operations Officer Savannah, their children, and their German Shepherd, Donovan.
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