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    CIA‏Verified account @CIA Feb 23

    Billy Jack Johnson, a paramilitary & maritime ops expert, was a talented instructor known for his skill & expertise in unique specialties FEB 1968, while serving in SE Asia, his vehicle was struck by enemy mortar Billy was killed instantly http://bit.ly/2CGu5fi  #inmemoriampic.twitter.com/28ws1dpBvX

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      2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA Feb 23

        Billy served for nearly 20 years in the @USNavy as a Chief Quartermaster, with #WWII experience in Japan, Korea, Formosa (now Taiwan), & aboard the USS Mississippi & USS Tangier. #inmemoriampic.twitter.com/979syAZOTf

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      3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA Feb 23

        Based on Billy’s specialty in Far East maritime supply & support, his paramilitary training, & experiences, he was detailed to CIA from 1952-1956 as a trainer in maritime & paramilitary ops. After his honorable discharge from @USNavy, Billy joined CIA in August 1956. #inmemoriam

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      4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA Feb 23

        Billy’s 1st assignment was as a training assistant in the Soviet Division of our Deputy Directorate for Plans. Over the next 10 years, he served in many positions– training assistant, training officer, & senior instructor –specializing in paramilitary & maritime ops. #inmemoriam

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      5. CIA‏Verified account @CIA Feb 23

        Billy was also an expert in agent communications & surveillance training. His maritime experiences ran the gamut from navigation, piloting, & ship maintenance to amphibious techniques under combat conditions. #inmemoriam

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      6. CIA‏Verified account @CIA Feb 23

        By 1965 Billy added ammunition, sabotage, & demolition to his list of specialties. During the late 1960s, he was considered by many to be among our leading experts in fingerprint ID, escape & evasion, & one of our two best picks & locks experts. #inmemoriam

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      7. CIA‏Verified account @CIA Feb 23

        Fall 1966: Billy was sent to SE Asia as an operations officer. He served as an advisor to a special police informant program & as the operations advisor to a combined revolutionary development cadre & provincial reconnaissance unit of more than 600 local nationals. #inmemoriam

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      8. CIA‏Verified account @CIA Feb 23

        Billy was also responsible for intelligence activities in the region, targeting operations against the enemy infrastructure. By this time, he had advanced from senior instructor to agent handler & intelligence collector. #inmemoriam

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      9. CIA‏Verified account @CIA Feb 23

        February 1, 1968, while making his rounds to conduct surveys, make payroll disbursements, & meet w local tribal leaders, Billy was killed when the vehicle in which he was riding took a direct hit from an enemy mortar. #inmemoriam

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      10. CIA‏Verified account @CIA Feb 23

        Billy Jack Johnson was 49 years old when he was killed. He was survived by his wife and 3 sons. He is honored with a star on our CIA Memorial Wall. http://bit.ly/2CGu5fi  #inmemoriampic.twitter.com/LS9ARpCTwE

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      1. Jackster‏ @Go_For_It Feb 23
        Replying to @CIA @ericgarland

        Very impressed! Great of you to honor his memory. Thanks for sharing.

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      1. Heather Hallagan‏ @Iheartrevelry Feb 23
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        To Billy and all that serve, I humbly and sincerely thank you.

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      1. Deaton‏ @deaton36 Feb 23
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        Thanks for posting this. Sounds like he was a hell of an American

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      1.  🇨🇦 Monte Alto  🇬🇧‏ @Monte_Alto Feb 23
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      1. Kevin A Potts Ω‏ @Kapp4774 Feb 23
        Replying to @SchoolsGreat @CIA

        Is this like one of them coded messages that one needs a secret decoder ring to read?

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      1. BlackBird‏ @BlackBirdTYT Feb 23
        Replying to @CIA

        that's my grand father girl friend

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      1.  🇦🇷 PAUL VINSONNEAU ®™ #77  🇮🇱‏ @pvinsenOK Feb 23
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        Mis respetos 🇦🇷

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