Tag Archives: CIA

Jane Wallis Burrell — First CIA Officer to Have Died While in Service

Posted on August 29, 2018 by L

“Jane Wallis Burrell was in the OSS from 1943-1945, and was a case officer in X-2 in France and Germany. She segued into the SSU, the CIG, and then the CIA, and was recognized as the first CIA officer to … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — UN to Probe Whether SEC-GEN Hammarskjold Was Assassinated

Posted on August 28, 2018 by L

“Seeking a complete understanding of the circumstances is our solemn duty to my illustrious and distinguished predecessor, Dag Hammarskjöld, to the other members of the party accompanying him, and to their families.” UN Secretary General  Ban Ki-moon “I continue to … Continue reading →

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CIA Deputy Director — A Short Biography of Vaughn Bishop

Posted on August 28, 2018 by L

“I am honored to come home to the CIA to serve with Director Haspel on the leadership team. As a career officer, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. I have tremendous respect for the men and women of the Agency, … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Turkey Coup: “CIA Plotters’ Meeting” in Büyükada

Posted on August 27, 2018 by L

“Sixteen foreigners entered Büyükada Island just before the coup in a clandestine manner and booked hotel rooms on the island, but they left the island immediately as the coup failed. This covert group was led by Henri Barkey, an expert … Continue reading →

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CIA Debacle in China — The Search for “PATIENT ZERO”

Posted on August 27, 2018 by L

You could tell the Chinese weren’t guessing. The Ministry of State Security [which handles both foreign intelligence and domestic security] were always pulling in the right people. When things started going bad, they went bad fast.” Anonymous former US Intelligence … Continue reading →

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Remembering Senator John McCain : “CIA Torture Policies Stained Our National Honor” (August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018)

Posted on August 26, 2018 by L

“Ms. Haspel’s role in overseeing the use of torture by Americans is disturbing. Her refusal to acknowledge torture’s immorality is disqualifying. I believe the Senate should exercise its duty of advice and consent and reject this nomination.” US Senator John … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Prison Officials Respond to CIA Whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling’s Health Complaint

Posted on August 26, 2018 by L

“Stirling grew up really feeling that he was going to make it out of the situation that is so often consigned to poor, black Americans, and so he really was resolute, from everything I understand, that he wasn’t going to … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Former CIA Robert Baer: “We Deserve The Truth” [The “28 Pages” Report]

Posted on August 25, 2018 by L

“There was an awful lot of participation by Saudi individuals in supporting the hijackers, and some of those people worked in the Saudi government. Our report should never have been read as an exoneration of Saudi Arabia.” John F Lehman … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago –Trump and the Attempted Coup in Turkey : “13 CIA senior officers helped in Failed Coup”

Posted on August 24, 2018 by L

“I’ve got fresh evidence 13 CIA senior officers helped in Turkey failed Coup. I will divulge the names in the coming days.” Donald Trump — 15 August 2016 “I have not set foot in or even near Turkey in five … Continue reading →

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The CIA in China

Posted on August 24, 2018 by L

“To give our compromise context, the U.S. communications infrastructure was under siege. Once we understood this compromise several of the mysteries we encountered in our operations came sharply into focus. Our operational interests were known. The damage did not stop … Continue reading →

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