“The Memorial Ceremony is a poignant occasion to honor those who have sacrificed for this Nation and to reflect on their lasting contributions. The Wall, and the stories of the people it commemorates, inspire all who carry the mission forward.”

Central Intelligence Agency
Facebook (June 4, 2025)

June 6, 2025 — Today, the CIA honored the 140 courageous individuals who lost their lives in the line of duty during the annual Memorial Ceremony. No star was added to the wall. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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“In the records of our mighty Republic, no one set a higher standard for patriotic service than each of the people commemorated on this Wall.”

CIA Director John Ratcliffe
June 6, 2025

UPDATE (June 10, 2025) — In its latest press release — “CIA Reveals the Names of Three Fallen Officers at Annual Memorial Ceremony,” dated June 6, 2025 — the CIA states:

“The Memorial Wall bears 140 hand-carved stars, each representing a fallen officer. This year, no new stars were added. However, three names have been inscribed in the Book of Honor for this year’s ceremony, bringing the total number of publicly listed names to 108…”

This number doesn’t make sense — and likely isn’t correct.

According to the CIA’s official website prior to this year’s ceremony, the agency reported:

“Currently, there are 140 stars carved into the marble of the CIA Memorial Wall. The Wall stands as a silent, simple memorial to those employees ‘who gave their lives in the service of their country.’ CIA has released the names of 106 employees on the Wall; the names of the remaining 34 officers must remain secret, even in death.”

That is: 140 stars total, with 106 names publicly listed, and 34 anonymous stars.

The stars are arranged in the current Book of Honor as follows:

First column (left page, left): 34 stars from 1950 to 1967, including 1 anonymous star in 1965.

Second column (left page, right): 38 stars from 1968 to 1988, including 7 anonymous stars — the first and third of 1968, the lone star of 1970, the second and third of 1978, and the first and second of 1984.

Third column (right page, left): 38 stars from 1989 to 2008, with 14 anonymous stars — 7 from 1989, 1 from 1998, and 6 from 2008.

Fourth column (right page, right): 30 stars from 2009 to 2021, with 12 anonymous stars.

The total number of stars in the Book of Honor is indeed 140, as all stars are inscribed, whether named or anonymous.

The total number of anonymous stars is 1 + 7 + 14 + 12 = 34, while the total number of named stars is 106.

Now, according to the CIA’s 2025 update, three names were added, while no new stars were carved — meaning three previously anonymous stars are no longer anonymous.

Following the disclosure of three additional names, the number of anonymous stars decreases from 34 to 31, while the number of named stars increases from 106 to 109.

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So why does the CIA now claim only 108 publicly listed names? That’s one short.

Getting the math right might seem like a small detail. But when it comes to honoring fallen officers, precision — like truth — matters.

Adding numbers properly would set the standard even higher…

END of UPDATE

“Fifty years ago, #CIA created the Memorial Wall to honor its fallen heroes. Today, CIA remembered 140 lives lost in service to their country during the annual Memorial Ceremony.”

CIA Facebook
May 17, 2024

June 6, 2025 — Often, Less Is More — CIA Director John Ratcliffe simply stated the obvious:

“These heroes came from all walks of American life… Their records span not just the globe, but the entire history of CIA.

Some of their identities are known to the wider world. Others, only to us.

But taken together, their sacrifices have set a timeless standard of patriotism and courage – one that endures through the ages here at Langley.”

Not a single star was added.

Stay tuned!

REFERENCES

CIA Honors Fallen Officers in Annual Ceremony Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Memorial Wall’s Dedication — CIA Website

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CIA 2025 Annual Ceremony — Often, Less Is More

“We never take for granted the safety of our people, and we go to great lengths to prepare for every eventuality. But danger is part of the job, and it has never deterred us from our vital mission…From our very first operation, CIA has never shied away from the difficult, the demanding, or the dangerous.”

CIA Director Bill Burns
May 17, 2024