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The CIA’s Intelligence Art Collection Part 2

Doug Patteson

The Operational Collection includes intelligence-themed paintings and sculptures that record the experiences of intelligence officers in both peace and wartime. The Agency uses these artworks to strengthen and communicate its...

The CIA’s Intelligence Art Collection Part 2

Doug Patteson

The Operational Collection includes intelligence-themed paintings and sculptures that record the experiences of intelligence officers in both peace and wartime. The Agency uses these artworks to strengthen and communicate its...

Tertia Optio Part 1 - Inglorious Amateurs

Tertia Optio Part 1

Theodore Weaver

The first time I ever heard about SAD or PMOO’s was because of the tragic death of SAD PMOO Mike Spann on 25 November 2001. The idea that the Agency had...

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Tertia Optio Part 1

Theodore Weaver

The first time I ever heard about SAD or PMOO’s was because of the tragic death of SAD PMOO Mike Spann on 25 November 2001. The idea that the Agency had...

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The CIA’s Intelligence Art Collection Part 1

Doug Patteson

Art at the Agency wasn’t really anything I thought about when I wandered its hallways. For the record, like most Ops Officers, I tried to avoid Headquarters (HQS) as much...

The CIA’s Intelligence Art Collection Part 1

Doug Patteson

Art at the Agency wasn’t really anything I thought about when I wandered its hallways. For the record, like most Ops Officers, I tried to avoid Headquarters (HQS) as much...

First Try! - Directorate of Science and Technology Part 2 - Inglorious Amateurs

First Try! - Directorate of Science and Technol...

Theodore Weaver

The amazing thing about DST is that it’s full of some of the smartest and most creative nerds you could imagine. At the same time, there are officers throughout its...

First Try! - Directorate of Science and Technol...

Theodore Weaver

The amazing thing about DST is that it’s full of some of the smartest and most creative nerds you could imagine. At the same time, there are officers throughout its...

First Try! - Directorate of Science and Technology Part 1 - Inglorious Amateurs

First Try! - Directorate of Science and Technol...

Theodore Weaver

I didn’t give much thought to positions within the CIA when I applied and went through recruiting. The vast majority of books on the Agency only cover broad history, operations...

First Try! - Directorate of Science and Technol...

Theodore Weaver

I didn’t give much thought to positions within the CIA when I applied and went through recruiting. The vast majority of books on the Agency only cover broad history, operations...

Risk Avoidance Is The Name Of The Game

Doug Patteson

At events like the Manchester attack, we tend to think we are safe. The arena has security, no weapons are allowed, it’s a fun crowd out for a fun evening....

Risk Avoidance Is The Name Of The Game

Doug Patteson

At events like the Manchester attack, we tend to think we are safe. The arena has security, no weapons are allowed, it’s a fun crowd out for a fun evening....