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A young CIA officer kidnapped at gunpoint in a country where espionage means death relied on her training to survive a terrifying 24-hour ordeal. Her story inspired the hit show "Homeland" and reveals the courage of America's intelligence officers.
When chaos erupted during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, former CIA officer Laura Thomas couldn't stand by. She launched a daring volunteer rescue operation using the same skills she once used for her country.
Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman shares how being present for every one of his son's 31 soccer goals taught him what his own father knew all along. On Father's Day, he honors the gift of time with family and remembers fallen hero Mike Spann, who made the ultimate sacrifice.
When the CIA deleted its 63-year-old World Factbook in February, the internet stepped up to save it. Now OpenFactBook keeps this treasure trove of global knowledge free for everyone.
In a daring joint operation, the U.S. military and CIA successfully rescued a missing crew member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran. The high-stakes mission ended safely, bringing the airman home.
After an F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran, US forces executed a complex 12-hour rescue operation to save a seriously wounded airman from behind enemy lines. The mission involved hundreds of personnel, advanced drones, coordinated strikes, and a CIA deception campaign, bringing both crew members home safely.
Black Rifle Coffee co-founder Mat Best released "Folded Flag," a country music video honoring fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day. The former Army Ranger and CIA contractor continues his mission to support military families through music and service.
An Air Force colonel, shot down over Iran, survived nearly 48 hours in the mountains by climbing 7,000 feet while injured and treating his own wounds. SEAL Team Six and a massive 150-aircraft operation brought him home in what rescuers are calling a modern miracle.
In a high-stakes mission over Easter weekend, US forces successfully rescued two F-15 crew members from behind enemy lines in a complex operation involving hundreds of personnel. The mission required precise coordination and was compared to finding a "needle in a haystack."
A U.S. airman trapped in Iran for nearly two days after his jet was shot down is home safe thanks to a daring rescue by special operations forces. The mission showcased incredible survival skills and military precision.
Rosa Carolina Chirino Zambrano walked free this week after spending over a year imprisoned in Venezuela on false espionage charges. Her husband, Renzo Humanchumo Castillo, who was freed in a prisoner swap last July, finally heard her voice again after months of silence.
After working closely with Washington to improve safety measures, AI company Anthropic can now share its most powerful models worldwide again. The collaboration shows how tech companies and government can work together to balance innovation with security.
When two U.S. airmen ejected over Iran after a missile strike, the military launched one of history's most complex rescue missions—and brought both home safe. Over two days, hundreds of personnel risked everything to honor one unbreakable promise: we never leave anyone behind.
A downed Air Force officer survived two days in Iranian mountains using elite survival training before a daring rescue mission brought him home. The successful operation showcases the intense preparation that helps American pilots endure the unthinkable.
Saudi Arabia is working on a groundbreaking non-aggression agreement between Iran and Middle Eastern nations, modeled after the accord that helped ease Cold War tensions in Europe. The initiative has gained support from European partners and could mark a major step toward regional stability.
In a daring two-day mission, U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 commandos successfully rescued an injured Air Force officer who had been hiding in Iran's mountains after his fighter jet was shot down. The entire rescue team and the officer made it home safely with no casualties.
A startup just made exploring the ocean depths as affordable as launching small satellites, dropping costs by 100-fold. Their bobbing underwater robots could help everyone from fishermen to climate scientists understand our mysterious oceans.