Category Archives: CIA Book of Honor

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

Posted on June 16, 2025 by L

“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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CIA 2025 Annual Ceremony — CIA Numbers Don’t Add Up… Again!

Posted on June 10, 2025 by L

“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.” … Continue reading →

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CIA 2025 Annual Ceremony — Often, Less Is More

Posted on June 6, 2025 by L

“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.” … Continue reading →

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