Category Archives: CIA Book of Honor

CIA Memorial Wall — STAR 30 : John Peterson (Laos – October 19, 1972)

Posted on October 19, 2025 by L

“They blinked. Tears rolled down my cheeks. I turned to the stars and whispered, ‘John’s star is here.’ I moved to the wall and gently touched the star I knew was his. They followed me, Lora’s small hand lovingly and … Continue reading →

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60 Years Ago — CIA Memorial Wall — STAR 19 & 20 : Michael M. Deuel & Michael A. Maloney (Laos – October 12, 1965)

Posted on October 12, 2025 by L

“Many could argue – and did – that Mike Deuel and the others who died in Laos died for naught, that their efforts failed to sway events. But tough the mission ultimately failed, their grit is still quietly celebrated at … Continue reading →

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CIA Memorial Wall — STAR 6 : Howard Carey (West Germany – September 17, 1956)

Posted on September 18, 2025 by L

“On Sept. 17, 1956, pilot Howard Carey took off from Lindsey Air Force Base in Wiesbaden, Germany. His U-2 mysteriously disintegrated in mid-air.”Heroes — Agency Pilots in the U-2 Program Central Intelligence Agency September 17, 2025 — Howard Carey, a … Continue reading →

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60 Years Ago — CIA Memorial Wall — STAR 17 & 18 : Edward Johnson & Louis O’Jibway (Laos – August 20, 1965)

Posted on August 20, 2025 by L

“In his free time while stationed overseas, Louis O’Jibway often helped the local communities, especially the homeless and leper camps, by providing food and resources. He was a man of deep religious faith and believed in helping those less fortunate. … Continue reading →

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CIA Memorial Wall — STAR 24 : Wayne J. McNulty (Laos – August 15, 1968)

Posted on August 15, 2025 by L

“As of 15 August 1968, McNulty was in charge of an Air America helicopter on a mission to a forward area in Laos. His mission was to contact and brief a battalion engaged in a major offensive operation aimed at … Continue reading →

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CIA Memorial Wall — STAR 67 : Barry S. Castiglione (El Salvador – July 19, 1992)

Posted on July 19, 2025 by L

“His story is a reminder of the sheer sweep of our global mission, and his experiences exemplify the risks inherent to intelligence work, as well as the bravery and integrity of those like Barry who heed the call to serve … Continue reading →

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CIA Memorial Wall — Three Stars, No Answers: Revisiting the 1978 CIA Plane Crash in Candor, North Carolina

Posted on July 13, 2025 by L

“I have become so jaded about our government since all this happened. I have become very skeptical. They tell you what they want you to know whether there’s a grain of truth or not. A lot of times, they don’t … Continue reading →

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1975: The Year of Intelligence [What the Church and Pike Investigations Revealed — and Why Their Warnings Still Matter]

Posted on July 8, 2025 by L

“If this government ever became a tyranny… the technological capacity that the intelligence community has given the government could enable it to impose total tyranny, and there would be no way to fight back.” Senator Frank Church1975 July 8, 2025 … Continue reading →

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Honoring CIA’s Fallen : Robert W. Brown Jr. (Vietnam — February 26, 1968) [The Revolutionary Development Cadre: A Veil for the Phoenix Program]

Posted on June 25, 2025 by L

“Today we pay tribute to fallen officer Robert W. Brown Jr., who died in the line of duty in February 1968. Although his sacrifice has long been honored as a star on the wall, his name was only made public … Continue reading →

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Honoring CIA’s Fallen : Robert W. Hubbard (Vietnam — February 4, 1968)

Posted on June 24, 2025 by L

“Today we pay tribute to fallen officer Robert W. Hubbard, who died in the line of duty in February 1968. Although his sacrifice has long been honored as a star on the wall, his name was only made public during … Continue reading →

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