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Sixth Installment Available of “The Daily Summary: Informing President Truman”

Blog Post: One of our most legendary Agency officers, Antonio J. “Tony” Mendez, passed away over the weekend after a brave battle with Parkinson’s disease. Perhaps best known for masterminding the daring 1980 rescue of six American diplomats from Iran, an operation made famous by the film Argo, Tony will be remembered for his patriotism, ingenuity, and lifelong commitment to our Agency’s mission.

Feature Story: Exploiting adversary networks – it’s what Cyber Operations Officers do every day at the CIA. Find out how these professionals use the world’s most advanced technology to protect America.

Blog Post: Fifty years ago, we started “Operation Santa Claus” as a way for the CIA family to donate new toys to disadvantaged children during the holidays. Since our formal collaboration with the Marine Corps’ “Toys for Tots” program in 2000, the Agency’s toy collection has grown each year.

Blog Post: The holidays are upon us, and this time of year we reflect upon the sacrifices of Agency officers past and present, those who have made the ultimate sacrifice [link to memorial wall], and those who are serving in some of the most dangerous and inhospitable parts of the world away from loved ones.

Feature Story: CIA officers often find themselves in situations which are not exactly part of their job description, but they rise to the occasion and, sometimes, they even save a life.

Press Release: Fourth Installment Available of “The Daily Summary: Informing President Truman”

A Day in the Life of a CIA STEM Scholarship Student

Blog Post: DCIA Haspel Presented with the 2018 William J. Donovan Award