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On this day in 1944, the first Operation Jedburgh team parachuted into occupied France on the night before the Allied landings in Normandy.

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Join CIA to analyze foreign threats – from cyber warfare to emerging technology – as a Science, Technology, and Weapons Analyst.

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Artifact of the Week: Air America ID Card.

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Benjamin Tallmadge was a patriotic leader and hero of the American Revolution who served as General George Washington’s intelligence chief.

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On this day in 1987, CIA held the first annual Memorial Ceremony to remember its officers who died in the line of duty.

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Artifact of the Week: Memorial Wall Carving Tools.

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CIA remembers and honors the sacrifices of America's fallen heroes. We will never forget the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who laid down their lives in steadfast defense of our Nation.

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In the late 1950s, Cold War competition between the U.S. and Soviet Union reached the space race.

Learn how CIA warned the Eisenhower administration about Soviet capabilities and executed a daring mission that helped propel America ahead of our rivals:
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Friday's annual Memorial Ceremony honored CIA officers who sacrificed their lives for the Nation.
"Every secret war we've won & every adversary we've overcome can be told by the lives enshrined here…their immortal legacy is a freer, safer & better world for all." –@DCIARatcliffe

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Artifact of the Week: Headquarters Building Booklet.

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CIA honors all who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces with courage and devotion both in war and in peace. We are grateful for your selfless dedication to duty in defense of our great Nation.

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Artifact of the Week: Helms Letter.

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Artifact of the Week: Brick from Abbottabad Compound.

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Fifteen years ago today (1 May 2011), U.S. Navy SEALs raided a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan and killed Usama Bin Laden. The raid marked the end of a more than 15-year effort by partners across the Intelligence Community to find Bin Ladin.

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Contracting officers at CIA don't just sign contracts – they help build the future of our Nation!

Join us to apply your negotiation skills and business acumen to support national security.

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Artifact of the Week: Donovan's False German ID.

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Artifact of the Week: Seven Days in the Arctic Painting.

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Thank you to American Global Strategies for inviting me to the Geopolitical Leadership Summit this week to share @CIA's perspective on threats & challenges to U.S. national security. More than ever, American innovation & prosperity rely on close public-private partnerships. 🇺🇸