Among other accomplishments, Mr. Wiseman was instrumental in fortifying the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad during the 2020 terrorist attack.
YUMA, AZ, October 28, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- William W. Wiseman II has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Having proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for 25 years, Mr. Wiseman transitioned into security when he joined SOC LLC in 2014. Hired as a Protective Security Specialist, he subsequently became a Shift Leader in 2015 and served in Baghdad, Iraq. He was transferred to Somalia and was the Protective Security Operations Chief there from 2018 to 2019. Mr. Wiseman was promoted once again and sent back to Baghdad as the organization's Deputy Operations Manager for Security in charge of the largest security footprint in the U.S. Department of State for the largest embassy in the world. Since being named to his position, he was instrumental in leading the task order in deterring a complex attack of more than 2,000 Hezbollah-supported protestors on the Baghdad embassy in December 2019. A very rewarding profession, Mr. Wiseman aims to remain in the industry for at least 10 more years.
Recognized as a premier security company, SOC LLC provides mission support that protects national and global security efforts. Offering facilities operations and maintenance, architecture and engineering, and staffing services to several U.S. government entities, including the U.S. Department of State, Energy, and Defense, and numerous non-governmental organizations and commercial clients, SOC LLC focuses on establishing safe and secure environments that are second to none.
Enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1989, Mr. Wiseman climbed the ranks before retiring as a Sergeant Major in 2015. Having spent 17 of those years as a senior Staff Non-commissioned Officer in advisory and supervisory roles, he also had the opportunity to serve as the director of the U.S. Marine Corps Leadership Academy. Additionally, Mr. Wiseman served four combat tours in Iraq and was a key staff member who helped operate the Combat Logistics Operations Center, which was responsible for coordinating and tracking logistical convoys and mechanized patrols throughout the Al Anbar and Habbaniyah provinces. Among other accomplishments, Mr. Wiseman was instrumental in fortifying the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad during the 2020 terrorist attack.
As a leader in his local community, Mr. Wiseman has been active as a member of the Freemasons. Mr. Wiseman is also a member of the Christians United for Israel and the John Hagee Ministries.
An alumnus of the City University of Seattle, Mr. Wiseman obtained an Associate of Science in general studies in 2011. He holds a multitude of credentials as former military personnel, including in the areas of emergency response, task force operations, and winter warfare planning course.
Recognizing his accomplishments in the military, Mr. Wiseman was decorated with a Meritorious Service Medal, a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2nd award), and a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3rd award). He attributes his success in the military to his grandfather and those who went before him. Mr. Wiseman's father and both grandfathers were notably U.S. Marines.
Mr. Wiseman would like to pay tribute to his wife, Francisca Wiseman. He remarked. "My wife took the responsibility of being a Marine's wife very seriously. If it were not for her unrelenting support and sacrifice I would not be able to achieve so much!"
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