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Joined February 2014
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  1. Jan 5

    These Cold War Era intrusion detectors were designed to blend in with the terrain. They can detect movement of people, animals, or objects up to 300 meters away.

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  2. Jan 5

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  3. Jan 4

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  4. Jan 2

    New opportunities are approaching.

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  5. Jan 1

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  6. 31 Dec 2020

    Happy !

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  7. 30 Dec 2020

    , we remember the 7 officers who lost their lives in the 2009 terror attack in Khwost, Afghanistan. We will always remember these members of the family who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

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  8. 29 Dec 2020

    The M-209 is a mechanical cipher device designed by Boris Hagelin. Compact and portable, it used a series of rotors to encode and decode secret military messages. The US Army widely used the machine during World War II.

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  9. 28 Dec 2020

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  10. 22 Dec 2020

    This patch was worn on the left sleeve of personnel in the China-Burma-India Theater. The star on the left represents a traditional Chinese rendering of the sun, while the star on the right is the “star of India.” The red, white and blue colors represent the US.

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  11. 17 Dec 2020

    And the winner is… The Winter Garden! With its gelatin sheet windows, classic gingerbread frame, and sugared greenery, it's easy to see why. We can't think of a better (or tastier) place to ride out the winter storms. Thanks to everyone who voted!

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  12. 16 Dec 2020

    Our officers are talented in more ways than one. Our officers faced off to see who could build the most unique gingerbread house. Which one is your favorite?

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  13. 16 Dec 2020

    How many did you find? If you've enjoyed playing along with us for , check out for more games and puzzles.

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  14. 15 Dec 2020

    This flag flew over a U.S. base in Baghdad on 13 December 2003, the day coalition forces captured deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Husayn.

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  15. 15 Dec 2020

    You know how this works. Let us know how many differences you find.

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  16. 14 Dec 2020

    Bring your talents to .

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  17. 14 Dec 2020

    "Out of the secret world I once knew, I have tried to make a theater for the larger worlds we inhabit.” - John Le Carré Few can capture the intrigue of espionage as masterfully as . Many will remember this literary giant's life and works for generations to come.

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  18. 8 Dec 2020

    Intelligence officers relied heavily on Thuraya phones to communicate on the ground during the launch of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in 2003.

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  19. 7 Dec 2020

    79 years ago, the US experienced one of its greatest intelligence failures with the attack on Pearl Harbor. Learn more about the impact of Pearl Harbor and the need for a centralized intelligence organization.

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  20. 2 Dec 2020

    In 1951, instructors developed "Introduction to Survival," a course meant to prepare Agency officers with the skills needed not only to survive—but thrive—in wilderness conditions.

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