Dr. Benny had been associated with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary since 1982. In that time he has held various Flotilla and Division Staff Officer positions and served as Flotilla Commander on three different occasions. He also served on the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary National Staff as Deputy Director for the Recreational Boating Safety Directorate. He holds the Operational Auxiliarist (AUXOP) designation and has earned the Recreational Boating Safety Device. He is designated as a Boating Safety Instructor and Vessel Examiner.

He holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Capella University and six master's degrees to including a Master of Science in Maritime and Naval Studies from the Maritime College State  University of New York,  a Master of Arts in Military History from Southern New Hampshire University, Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies and a Master of Arts in Homeland Security both from the American Military University, Master of Arts Security Administration from Norwich University and a Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.  He served as Naval Intelligence Office with the United States Navy for ten years and is a graduate of the United States Naval War College and United States Air Force Air War College. Dr. Benny is a full-time tenure Associate Professor with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University teaching courses online in intelligence, national security, counter-terrorism, and aviation security. He has published eight textbooks including Maritime Security, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and Homeland Security, U. S. National Security, and the Intelligence Service, Industrial Espionage, Private Investigation and Homeland Security, General Aviation Security, Cultural Property Security and Complete Guide to Physical Security. He also holds a Pennsylvania Private Investigators License and is a court-qualified security expert.

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