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    1. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017

      CIA officer Richard “Rick” Krobock was killed in a helicopter crash in Central America in March 1987. #inmemoriam http://bit.ly/2vnZu3X pic.twitter.com/85cFZCCqSz

      108 replies 179 retweets 528 likes
    2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017
      Replying to @CIA

      Rick was born in Trenton, New Jersey & grew up in Massachusetts. He graduated from @scituatehigh in 1974. #inmemoriam

      5 replies 39 retweets 123 likes
    3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017
      Replying to @CIA @scituatehigh

      1975: Rick entered @WestPoint_USMA. He was known as a serious student, reliable friend, & a man of quick wit & determination. #inmemoriam

      11 replies 39 retweets 88 likes
    4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017
      Replying to @CIA @WestPoint_USMA

      Rick: attended Ranger, Aviation, Airborne, & Armor Schools received Military Intel training served in S Korea, W Germany, & UK #inmemoriam

      4 replies 37 retweets 102 likes
    5. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017
      Replying to @CIA

      Rick was an avid skier, a squash player, & a skeet & pistol marksman. He earned his pilots wings in 1981. #inmemoriam

      7 replies 34 retweets 104 likes
    6. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017
      Replying to @CIA

      October 1986: Rick’s military experience, especially his expertise in piloting helicopters, made him a good fit for CIA. #inmemoriam

      3 replies 34 retweets 116 likes
    7. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017
      Replying to @CIA

      After orientation & ops training courses Rick was sent to Central America to provided support for Agency operations. #inmemoriam

      15 replies 35 retweets 121 likes
      CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017

      March 26, 1987: Rick was the radio communications officer on helicopter providing search-and-rescue services for a CIA operation #inmemoriam

      2:28 PM - 20 Jul 2017
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        2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          As it returned to base the helicopter crashed, killing all aboard, including Rick who was just 5 months into his service w CIA. #inmemoriam

          29 replies 58 retweets 184 likes
        3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Rick Krobock is remembered by a star on our Memorial Wall, & for being a quiet, selfless leader. #inmemoriam http://bit.ly/2vnZu3X pic.twitter.com/X8jgZ3WtTw

          83 replies 110 retweets 356 likes
        4. Svik inte, kamrat  🐊‏ @massatjafs 21 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Too bad he wasnt beaten to death by an angry mob, as he should have been

          1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
        5. Svik inte, kamrat  🐊‏ @massatjafs 21 Jul 2017
          Replying to @massatjafs @CIA

          Too bad he didnt even get to end up like Dan Mitrione

          1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
        6. Svik inte, kamrat  🐊‏ @massatjafs 21 Jul 2017
          Replying to @massatjafs @CIA

          But well the most important part is that he died. Hope it was painful.

          1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
        7. Tanner‏ @tearichy 21 Jul 2017
          Replying to @massatjafs @CIA

          What is your problem?

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        8. Svik inte, kamrat  🐊‏ @massatjafs 21 Jul 2017
          Replying to @tearichy @CIA

          Americans helping dictators and militias massmurder people in Latinamerica

          1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes
        9. Svik inte, kamrat  🐊‏ @massatjafs 21 Jul 2017
          Replying to @massatjafs @tearichy @CIA

          Wanna stay alive? Stay out of other countries ;-)

          1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
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        1. James Thornton‏ @Calabim696 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          1987 - 26 = 1961 Code received. I will place the floppy disk in the dead drop indicated. 😎

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        1. leespivey‏ @leespivey9 31 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Have anyone heard anything about the faurd and kidnapping complaints filed with the F.B.I.? No one has responded.

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        1. Alien World News‏ @CloakingTech 29 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          While you are telling stories of yore, why don't you man up and tell the truth about the Alien presences.

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        1. Chris mastronardi‏ @Nemoappesoccupy 27 Jul 2017
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          ....

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        1. Chris mastronardi‏ @Nemoappesoccupy 27 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Now 9 failed no more eating no more baby things back to working job.

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        1. 读心测谎【便衣群众批斗起哄,崩溃自杀】‏ @JS_20170430 25 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          中共有窃听监视大脑技术,脑海里出现的任何内容都被窃听监视(图像、语音、梦境),无接触远距的,在任何地方,准确率是100%,速度与大脑同步,不要质疑图像的清晰度。 警察窃听思维、监控住宅,发动群众起哄羞辱、恐吓,说出思维,逼迫崩溃自杀、杀人,富士康13跳、官员自杀皆是谋杀

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        1. ANDREA PIETROSANTI‏ @ANDREAPIETROSA2 24 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          @ANDREAPIETROSA2 ITALY @Twitter E @facebook SONO LENTI SI SONO PIRATI INFORMATICI PIRATI INFORMATICI

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        1. H-hewwoween?‏ @quendergeer 21 Jul 2017
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          Search and rescue is it

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