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Langley, VA
Joined February 2014
Born September 18, 1947

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  1. Jan 31

    The world is constantly changing, so the World Factbook is always evolving. The World Factbook has just released one-page summaries for 43 countries that include Albania, Brazil, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, and Norway.

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  2. Jan 30

    CIA Chief of Vital Industry Partnerships, Alan Johnson, spoke at this morning’s Investing in National Security Innovation Conference about partnering with innovative non-traditional companies to advance CIA’s mission.

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  3. Jan 29

    Want to try your hand at solving Kryptos? Visit our website to test your skills.

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  4. Jan 29

    Looks like the Kryptos creator, Jim Sanborn, has unveiled another clue! For 30 years, the legendary sculpture has stood in the Agency’s courtyard, but no one has been able to decode it. Do you think you can crack the code?

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  5. Jan 29

    Stepping away from our screens can be hard. We encourage our officers to use the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, find an object 20 feet away, and look at it for 20 seconds.

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  6. Jan 28

    40 years ago, CIA helped 6 U.S. diplomats who evaded capture during the Embassy’s seizure in Iran escape the country disguised as a film crew working on a movie title “ARGO” under a fake Hollywood production company “Studio Six Productions.”

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  7. Jan 23

    Sir William Stephenson, born in 1897, was a Canadian entrepreneur who headed the New York office of British Security Coordination and the first foreign recipient of the Medal for Merit. This statue was gifted to CIA by the Intrepid Society of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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  8. Jan 22

    Tip: Strategic snacking can help keep energy high for long hours at your desk or in the field. Try 100-150 calories combo of fruits, veggies, grains, dairy, or protein every few hours.

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  9. Jan 21

    CIA officer Gary Schroen was starting his transition to retirement, but after 9/11 he volunteered to service and led Operation JAWBREAKER into Afghanistan. He carried this knife with him in the war zone.

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  10. Jan 20
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  11. Jan 14

    This "flaps and seals" kit was used by officers to secretly open letters and packages in the 1960s.

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  12. Jan 13

    The family of fallen CIA officer Darren LaBonte, who we lost 10 years ago in the deadly attack at Khowst, pays tribute to his life and remembers his love for his family and his work. We will always remember Darren and the 6 other officers who made the ultimate sacrifice that day.

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  13. Jan 13

    CIA is proud to employ one of the “Top 25 Execs to Watch in 2020,” per . Congratulations to CIO Juliane Gallina!

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  14. Jan 7

    This oil-on-canvas painting shows a moment from January 1968 when a UH-1D helicopter mechanic fired with an AK-47 at one of the four Vietnamese planes that were planning to destroy a US facility in Laos.

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  15. Jan 1

    Today and every day, we’re working to protect and defend the Nation and its people. Wishing you a safe and happy New Year!

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  16. 31 Dec 2019

    A code is a system of communication in which groups of symbols represent words. Codes may be used for brevity or security. Here, a code is concealed inside the mirror of a makeup compact. By tilting the mirror at the correct angle, the code is revealed.

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  17. 30 Dec 2019

    10 years ago, we lost 7 CIA officers in the terror attack in Khowst, Afghanistan. Today, we remember these members of the CIA family who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep America safe and free.

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  18. 25 Dec 2019

    Wishing a happy holiday season to our officers around the world! Thank you for serving away from your families this year. We appreciate your sacrifice. We sent these holiday messages, and many more, from our officers and their families to those in the field.

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  19. 24 Dec 2019

    "Operation Santa Claus" has been an active operation for CIA employees for over 50 years. Our mission: donate toys to disadvantaged children during the holidays. Our partner: 's "Toys for Tots" program. Operation status: Complete. High likelihood of follow-on holiday cheer.

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  20. 24 Dec 2019

    Did you know CIA had a pneumatic-tube mail delivery system at HQ from 1962-89? Over 30 miles of 4-inch-diameter steel tubing would transport carriers between offices. No word on whether or not holiday gifts would fit in the carriers!

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