Eric Egland is a counter-terrorism consultant and military intelligence officer who has served around the world, including in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has held a security clearance above the Top Secret level for more than a decade, and has real-world experience in critical issues like terrorism, counter-insurgency and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

He authored the nationally-acclaimed book, "The Troops Need You, America." He also founded Troops Need You, a charity that continues the American wartime tradition of mobilizing citizens directly in support of our troops.