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NameKris Paronto
First NameKris
Last NameParonto
OccupationAuthor
BirthdayMarch 2
Birth Year1971
Place of BirthAlamosa
Home TownColorado
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignPisces
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Kris Paronto Biography

Kris Paronto is one of the most popular and richest Author who was born on March 2, 1971 in Alamosa, Colorado, United States.

Paronto was a CIA private security contractor guarding the Benghazi, Libya CIA annex, during the 2012 Benghazi attack. CIA contractors Tyrone S. Woods and Glen Doherty were killed in the attack along with the U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens and U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Specialist Sean Smith. After Benghazi, Paronto served as a security contractor in Yemen before leaving the CIA.

Kris “Tanto” Paronto is an American author, businessman, and former U.S. Army Ranger and CIA security contractor. He is known for his heroic actions while part of the CIA annex security team during the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stephens and the CIA compound in Benghazi. He is featured in the book 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi and is credited as a co-author, and is author of the self-help books The Patriot’s Creed: Inspiration and Advice for Living a Heroic Life and The Ranger Way: Living the Code On and Off the Battlefield.

Paronto served four years as an Army Ranger followed by four years in the Army National Guard. He reached the enlisted rank of Sergeant before receiving a commission in 2003.

Kris Paronto Net Worth

Kris is one of the richest Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kris Paronto's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeAuthor
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HouseLiving in own house.

In 2017, Paronto released his second book, The Ranger Way: Living the Code On and Off the Battlefield, a self-help book and survival guide based on Paronto’s military experiences.

In October 2019 his third book The Patriot’s Creed, also a self-help book, was released.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Paronto hosted the pilot episode of War Heroes, a documentary series about American military personnel, produced by The 14th Hour Foundation.

Who is Kris Paronto Dating?

According to our records, Kris Paronto is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Kris Paronto’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Paronto is co-founder of the 14th Hour Foundation, a non-profit organization “committed to raising and dispersing funds to help the lives and futures of Veterans, Military Contractor Personnel, and First Responders who have served and sacrificed to protect the American Homeland.”

Facts & Trivia

Kris Ranked on the list of most popular Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kris Paronto celebrates birthday on March 2 of every year.

What is Kris paronto doing now?

Paronto is the owner and lead instructor of Battleline Tactical.

Was Kris paronto an officer?

This installment features Kris “Tanto” Paronto, the former Army Ranger turned military contractor who joined a six-man security team that defended a CIA annex during the 2012 Benghazi attack. His experience was documented in the book 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi, which he co-wrote.

Who played Tonto in 13 hours?

13 Hours (2016) – Pablo Schreiber as Kris ‘Tanto’ Paronto – IMDb.

Where does Kris tanto paronto live?

Tanto is currently Lead Firearm Instructor with 88 Tactical and speaks regularly throughout the United States on leadership, faith, and motivation. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska.

Who were the 6 contractors in Benghazi?

The contractors were Tyrone S. “Rone” Woods, Dave “Boon” Benton, Kris “Tanto” Paronto, Jack Silva, Mark “Oz” Geist, and John “Tig” Tiegen — they were eventually joined by Glen “Bub” Doherty. These few men stood up and held off waves of militants, saving the lives of dozens of Americans and other friendly personnel.

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