Category Archives: CIA Memorial Wall

Remembering CIA Rachel A. Dean (April 10, 1981 – September 30, 2006)

“Rachel was a warm and compassionate young woman, and an officer of unbounded potential. We miss her still and will remember her always. She is our 87th star.” CIA Director General Michael V. Hayden May 21 2007 September 30 2023 … Continue reading

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

“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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CIA Memorial Wall — The powerful ending of “13 HOURS” is DEAD WRONG ! [Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods — Benghazi, Libya – September 12, 2012]

“Also being twice in that great building, I was drawn to the Memorial Wall both times. On Friday, I realized that the last two stars were Tyrone and Glen. I would like to end the film with a wide shot … Continue reading

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

“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)

“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)

“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

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

“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)

“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)

“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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