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The
novel's main character, John Carter, used to be assigned to the
Defense Attaché System as an Assistant Air Attaché. In an
attempt to solve the mystery in which he's caught up, Carter tries
to get back in touch with his former colleagues in the Defense
Intelligence Agency (DIA).
He flies to Washington, DC looking for more information.
At the same time, the
National Security Agency (NSA) is tracking several individuals
involved in drug trafficking. Learn more about this super-secret
agency that's been in the news quite a bit lately!
At one point of the
novel, the US Guard conducts a ship boarding at sea. You'll learn
details about how this really happens.
Throughout the book,
you'll read about the US Southern Command. Carter (and several of
his military friends) either used to be─or still are─working at its
headquarters. SOUTHCOM is located just west of the Miami
International airport in Florida.
United States Southern Command
 
Drug Enforcement Administration
Defense Intelligence Agency
National Security Agency
United States Coast Guard
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