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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
    8. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017
      Replying to @CIA

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

      13 replies 45 retweets 147 likes
      CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 Jul 2017

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

      2:31 PM - 20 Jul 2017
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        2. 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
        3. 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
        4. 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
        5. 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
        6. Tanner‏ @tearichy 21 Jul 2017
          Replying to @massatjafs @CIA

          What is your problem?

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        7. 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
        8. 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. Sean R‏ @SeanR85098057 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          ⭐️🇺🇸

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        1. Alex J Rich‏ @AlexJRich777 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Yeee. Ricks probably loving the twitter shout out from heaven right now.

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        1. 𝙰𝚕𝚎𝚡 𝙱𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕‏ @alexrblackwell 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Jose Rodriguez, Jr., former D/NCS, mentions this incident briefly in his memoirs, "Hard Measures."

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        1. James Foutz‏ @FoutzJames 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          RIP Brothers.

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        1. Paddy Turley‏ @Paddy_071 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          My deepest condolences for your loss , my prayers to you and the family's .

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        1. Zabulkhowstpaktika61‏ @Zabulkhowstpak1 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Hero

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        1. Saddleky 🌊 🌊 🌊 #NeverAgain‏ @changemustcome7 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          So sad. Ty for sharing his life with me. Brave patriot 🇺🇸🇺🇸

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        1. You can call me D‏ @MsD_408 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          Very nice of you to honor him.

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        1. @SeansBar : Fcuk @GOP‏ @SeansBar 20 Jul 2017
          Replying to @CIA

          American.

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        1. Little Ozzy‏ @36_prot 20 Jul 2017
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          Ozzy pray for everyone

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