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CIA Annual Ceremony — 50th Anniversary of the Memorial Wall (May 17, 2024) [UPDATE — PBS NewsHour : ‘Every star’s a life’: The personal stories behind the stars on the CIA Memorial Wall]

Posted on August 23, 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 … Continue reading →

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MEDINT — So just how healthy is Joe Biden? [TIME: Panic.] — UPDATE : Joe Biden withdraws from presidential race

Posted on July 21, 2024 by L

“Nothing more than a misstep on the stairs.” Kate Bedingfield White House Com Director (March 20 2021) March 20 2021 — On Friday, Joe Biden stumbled three times on his way up a staircase to the Air Force One presidential … Continue reading →

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MEDINT — So just how healthy is Joe Biden? [TIME: Panic.]

Posted on July 3, 2024 by L

“Nothing more than a misstep on the stairs.” Kate Bedingfield White House com director March 20 2021 — On Friday, Joe Biden stumbled three times on his way up a staircase to the Air Force One presidential aircraft. Beware the … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Is The Guardian a reliable news source? [UPDATE : More disinformation from The Guardian]

Posted on June 10, 2024 by L

“Although I do not trust The Guardian when it comes to intelligence matters, I thought that the online UK newspaper could at least report accurately a chess game.” Intel Today (Nov. 29, 2021) November 29 2021 — On Sunday, I … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 May 11, 2024 — Zembiec was serving in the Ground … Continue reading →

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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 May 11, 2024 — Zembiec was serving in the Ground … Continue reading →

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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 May 11, 2024 — Zembiec was serving in the Ground … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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, … Continue reading →

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