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CIA Memorial Wall — Star 27 : Paul C. Davis (Vietnam – June 21 1971)

“Among the more than fifty-eight thousand Americans who gave their lives [to thwart the advance of communism in Southeast Asia] were eighteen members of the Central Intelligence Agency, their sacrifices marked by stars carved into CIA’s Memorial Wall.” CIA and … Continue reading

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From the ashes of Lockerbie to the Brussels Attacks [PT/35(b) fight turns procedural as court weighs key expert limits]

“We used to look at them as kind of discrete events, not tied to each other, and seen in a vacuum. But from a distance, I think we can see more of a pattern.” CIA Vincent Cannistraro March 22, 2026 … Continue reading

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70 Years Ago — CIA Memorial Wall STAR 4 : William Pierce Boteler (Cyprus – June 16, 1956)

“Only a month after arriving, Bill was killed by bombs that two young boys tossed into a café. He was not the intended target. A promising young officer, a promising young life, taken in error. Taken because Bill Boteler was … Continue reading

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35 Years Ago — Remembering Mount Pinatubo (June 15 1991)

“For 250 years most of the world suffered major economic and political unrest which could be directly or indirectly attributed to the climate of the neo-boreal era. Another Little Ice Age would cause hundreds of millions of deaths around the … Continue reading

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On This Day — The CIA Book of Honor — Star 16 : John W. Waltz (June 6, 1965 — Baghdad, Iraq)

“While serving in the Middle East, John became ill and was hospitalized. (…) his station at the time was engaged in an operation to acquire significant intelligence of great value to the military effort in Vietnam. John elected to take … Continue reading

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From the ashes of Lockerbie to the Brussels Attacks [PT/35(b) Returns to the Spotlight]

“We used to look at them as kind of discrete events, not tied to each other, and seen in a vacuum. But from a distance, I think we can see more of a pattern.” CIA Vincent Cannistraro March 22, 2026 … Continue reading

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CIA Annual Ceremony 2026 [May 15, 2026]

“We not only offer our gratitude for those officers who gave everything for our country – we also remind ourselves that their immortal legacy is a freer, safer, and better world for all.” CIA Director John Ratcliffe(May 15, 2026) May … Continue reading

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10 Years Ago — The CIA Book of Honor — Star 121 : Mark S. Rausenberger (November 7, 1967 – May 23, 2016)

“There are now 125 stars on our Memorial Wall, each representing a life that is dear to us, and will be for all time. We remain forever devoted to them, as they were to us. And we will strive to … Continue reading

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INTEL TODAY CABLE // CLASSIFIED // FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

“Our accomplishments generally remain classified, but a few special ones are known to the world.” CIA Director Mike Pompeo(April 13 2017) May 21, 2026 — As of today, IntelToday Blog is active in over 150 countries — and closing fast … Continue reading

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70 Years Ago — CIA Memorial Wall STAR 3 : Wilburn S. Rose (Groom Lake, Nevada – May 15, 1956)

“The first fatality directly related to flying the U2 occurred on 15 May 1956, when test pilot Wilburn S. Rose, flying Article 345A, had trouble dropping his pogos.”THREE FATAL CRASHES IN 1956 History Staff Central Intelligence Agency (1992) May 15, … Continue reading

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