If you are flying on a commercial airplane, there is a good chance that you are riding with an air marshal. Air marshals are undercover federal law enforcement officers charged with protecting the lives of passengers and preventing hijackings, bombings, and other kinds of terrorist attacks. Air marshals are everywhere, and they are some of the most highly skilled law enforcement and antiterrorist personnel the United States government employs. For those with the ability, courage, and ambition, a career as an air marshal can be exciting and rewarding. However, it is not for the faint of heart. Being an air marshal requires sacrifice, bravery, discipline, and dedication. This book will give readers the information needed to decide if this career is right for them.