CIA Annual Ceremony — The Mystery of the Higos Four [And a surprising link to Havana Syndrome]

Posted on June 5, 2024 by L

“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

June 5, 2024 — In a recent post, I concluded that the only logical possibility is that Marine Maj. Douglas Alexander Zembiec was honored by a star at the 2010 ceremony. Relying on this new piece of information, it becomes straightforward to solve the mystery of the four CIA operators who died on a spy mission during Tropical Storm Higos [September 2008]. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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On This Day — Italian Physicist Ettore Majorana vanishes (March 25, 1938) [What Elon Musk does not know…]

Posted on May 31, 2024 by L

“There are several categories of scientists in the world. Those of second or third rank do their best but never get very far. Next, there is the first rank, those who make important discoveries, fundamental to scientific progress. And then, there are the geniuses, like Galileo and Newton. Majorana was one of these.”

Enrico Fermi
(Physics Nobel Prize 1938)

March 25 2024 — On 25 March 1938, Italian theoretical physicist Ettore Majorana disappeared under mysterious circumstances after purchasing a ticket to travel by ship from Palermo to Naples. Follow us on Twitter: @Intel_Today

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Havana Syndrome: The Slow but Complete U-Turn of a Scientist [Kenneth R. Foster — Scientific American]

Posted on May 28, 2024 by L

“Faced with the choice between changing one’s mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof.”

John Kenneth Galbraith

May 28, 2024 — Changing one’s mind goes against human nature. Even scientists often seek evidence to confirm their pre-existing beliefs, especially when they have emotional, financial, or political investments in their viewpoints. Over the past seven years, Kenneth R. Foster has completely revised his initial assessment of the Havana Syndrome. Although he originally disagreed with my analysis (which I posted on October 3, 2017), Dr. Foster has published a letter in the latest issue of Scientific American where he expresses views that are now essentially in full agreement with mine. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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CIA Annual Ceremony — 50th Anniversary of the Memorial Wall (May 17, 2024)

Posted on May 20, 2024 by L

“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

May 20 2024 — On May 17, 2024, the Central Intelligence Agency held its annual ceremony to remember, honor, and celebrate courageous CIA officers who died serving their country. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the CIA wall, which was carved in July 1974. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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The CIA Book of Honor — Star 91 : Douglas Alexander Zembiec (April 14, 1973 — KIA May 11, 2007) [UPDATE II : The 2009 Memorial Ceremony]

Posted on May 15, 2024 by L

“Consistent with long-standing practice, we do not comment on who may or may not have been honored anonymously with a star on the agency’s Memorial Wall.”

Todd Ebitz
CIA spokesman

Capt. Doug Zembiec, the commanding officer of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, gives orders to his men over a radio prior to leaving their secured compound for a short patrol in Fallujah, Iraq April 8, 2004.(Official USMC photo by Sgt. Jose E. Guillen)

May 11, 2024 — Zembiec was serving in the Ground Branch of the CIA’s Special Activities Division in Iraq when he was killed by small arms fire while leading a raid in Sadr City, a neighborhood of Baghdad, on May 11, 2007. His CIA employment was confirmed by his widow and former U.S. intelligence officials. Intel Today concluded that he was honored by a star on the CIA wall during the June 7, 2010 ceremony. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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The CIA Book of Honor — Star 91 : Douglas Alexander Zembiec (April 14, 1973 — KIA May 11, 2007) [UPDATE I : The 2008 Memorial Ceremony]

Posted on May 14, 2024 by L

“Consistent with long-standing practice, we do not comment on who may or may not have been honored anonymously with a star on the agency’s Memorial Wall.”

Todd Ebitz
CIA spokesman

Capt. Doug Zembiec, the commanding officer of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, gives orders to his men over a radio prior to leaving their secured compound for a short patrol in Fallujah, Iraq April 8, 2004.(Official USMC photo by Sgt. Jose E. Guillen)

May 11, 2024 — Zembiec was serving in the Ground Branch of the CIA’s Special Activities Division in Iraq when he was killed by small arms fire while leading a raid in Sadr City, a neighborhood of Baghdad, on May 11, 2007. His CIA employment was confirmed by his widow and former U.S. intelligence officials. Intel Today concluded that he was honored by a star on the CIA wall during the June 7, 2010 ceremony. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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The CIA Book of Honor — Star 91 : Douglas Alexander Zembiec (April 14, 1973 — KIA May 11, 2007)

Posted on May 10, 2024 by L

“Consistent with long-standing practice, we do not comment on who may or may not have been honored anonymously with a star on the agency’s Memorial Wall.”

Todd Ebitz
CIA spokesman

Capt. Doug Zembiec, the commanding officer of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, gives orders to his men over a radio prior to leaving their secured compound for a short patrol in Fallujah, Iraq April 8, 2004.(Official USMC photo by Sgt. Jose E. Guillen)

May 11, 2024 — Zembiec was serving in the Ground Branch of the CIA’s Special Activities Division in Iraq when he was killed by small arms fire while leading a raid in Sadr City, a neighborhood of Baghdad, on May 11, 2007. His CIA employment was confirmed by his widow and former U.S. intelligence officials. Intel Today concluded that he was honored by a star on the CIA wall during the June 7, 2010 ceremony. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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Havana Syndrome — The view from The Washington Post [UPDATE : The mysterious illness striking down American spies — 60 Minutes Australia]

Posted on April 30, 2024 by L

“As Director, I have no more profound obligation than to take care of our people and, throughout this process, I have been determined to address this difficult challenge with honesty and compassion. We will continue to remain alert to any risks to the health and well-being of Agency officers.”

CIA Director William J. Burns
March 1, 2023

April 8 2024 — The Editorial Board of The Washington Post has just posted an interesting piece regarding Havana Syndrome. I believe that the conclusion should end with ‘no matter who’ instead of ‘no matter what’. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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CIA Memorial Wall — How many CIA officers died during Trump’s Presidency? [Disinformation]

Posted on April 18, 2024 by L

“In 2016, the CIA memorial wall had 111 stars, each representing an agent’s death. By the end of Trump’s term, there were 135 stars on the wall, a huge 22% increase. 24 dead agents in just four years.
Under Trump, a FIFTH of all CIA deaths occurred. Under Biden, 5 deaths marked.”

Rob Voreck X/Twitter
(April 15, 2024)

“This year (2021) marks the beginning of a somber chapter in the legacy of the Memorial Wall. The Agency carved new stars for the first time above the inscription.” — CIA Press Release (May 25, 2021)

April 18 2024 – Let me say this once again: “You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.” You may dislike Donald Trump, but lying about the CIA memorial Wall does not make you a patriot. How many lies do you count in the short message posted by Rob Voreck? Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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On This Day — Operation El Dorado Canyon (April 14 1986) [Timelines & Conspiracy Theories]

Posted on April 14, 2024 by L

“President Ronald Reagan didn’t seek congressional approval when he bombed Libya [April 14 1986] in retaliation for a bombing of a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie, Scotland [December 21 1988].”

Amber Phillips
Washington Post
(April 7 2017)

April 14 1986 — Reagan Strikes on Tripoli and Benghazi

April 14 2023 — In a piece published by the Washington Post on April 7 2017, Amber Phillips wrote that President Ronald Reagan’s April 14 1986 bombing raid on Tripoli and Benghazi was retaliation for the December 21 1988 attack on Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie. Obvious nonsense! But I would like to take this opportunity to remind you the importance of studying, researching and analyzing the facts! Whatever the subject I investigate, I always begin the same way. I work out the very best timeline I can manage. This is a theory of mine: No lie, no matter how professional — even a CIA lie — can survive a good timeline. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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