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Before becoming #OSS Director, then-Lt. Col. William #Donovan used this garment bag during his service at the Weste… https://t.co/7libfKOTiR — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: William J. #Donovan’s Garment Bag https://t.co/EI3NwkQbQS #OSS75 #HISTINT https://t.co/FtdnhfeWNy — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: Glomar Explorer Bunk Card https://t.co/R4VJ8pgiSZ #ProjectAzorian… https://t.co/hN0DlcZhA6 — PolitiTweet.org

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Our #scholarship applications close on 14 August. Undergraduate Program: https://t.co/kwS3mLJXLh Graduate Program… https://t.co/vKVNchNYzC — PolitiTweet.org

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As a traffic pilot-reporter for @NBCLA Powers died 1 Aug 1977 when his helicopter crashed due to a faulty fuel gaug… https://t.co/oXGshkmMax — PolitiTweet.org

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1965: Powers was awarded the CIA Intelligence Star “for voluntary acts of courage performed under hazardous conditi… https://t.co/wwNPXDOcDg — PolitiTweet.org

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Powers continued working for CIA, training officers to cope while being interrogated, until he became a… https://t.co/Kg0eV4I5cH — PolitiTweet.org

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Almost 2 yrs later, #Powers was exchanged on Glienicke Bridge -Bridge of Spies- for Rudolf Abel, a Soviet spy convi… https://t.co/gfWUlQW65s — PolitiTweet.org

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Powers was taken to KGB headquarters & questioned 11 hours a day, 7 days a week. He was tried for espionage, lost,… https://t.co/Y7IiHiG0eb — PolitiTweet.org

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Powers avoided landing on a tractor, in a lake, & on crackling power lines, but was seized by 2 men following him f… https://t.co/FZGGIQaepz — PolitiTweet.org

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Powers, stuck in the rapidly descending plane, was unable to activate the U-2’s self-destruct mechanism before he f… https://t.co/MARU3cEuI4 — PolitiTweet.org

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In 1960, #Powers flew what was to be the first U-2 flight across the whole of Russia. He was shot down over the USS… https://t.co/FmaOOAPhww — PolitiTweet.org

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OTD 1977: Former U2 pilot Francis Gary #Powers was killed when his helicopter crashed due to a faulty fuel gauge.… https://t.co/V5sgYfJEUs — PolitiTweet.org

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During the #VietnamWar, #AirAmerica, a CIA proprietary airline, flew a variety of undercover & overt missions in th… https://t.co/8iDNAGfbi0 — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: Gate from #AirAmerica Compound, located in Southeast Asia during 1960s… https://t.co/IIUu2qsMcv — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD 1947 https://t.co/h7gfc3IMeA #HISTINT https://t.co/TvR9MR6JOM — PolitiTweet.org

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René received the French Legion of Honor & American Distinguished Service Cross for his service. #OSS75 https://t.co/SRluJp1qSB — PolitiTweet.org

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1944: After training in London, René parachuted back into France & used the radio as part of Operation Sussex intel team. #OSS75 — PolitiTweet.org

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1942: René Joyeuse escaped from France & joined the Free French Forces, eventually serving with #OSS. #OSS75 https://t.co/PMsxdjS5Cz — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: Mark IV Radio #OSS75 #WWII https://t.co/SRluJp1qSB https://t.co/YvyzM9wweW — PolitiTweet.org

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Rick Krobock is remembered by a star on our Memorial Wall, & for being a quiet, selfless leader. #inmemoriam… https://t.co/ZkYLPRM13m — PolitiTweet.org

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As it returned to base the helicopter crashed, killing all aboard, including Rick who was just 5 months into his service w CIA. #inmemoriam — PolitiTweet.org

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March 26, 1987: Rick was the radio communications officer on helicopter providing search-and-rescue services for a CIA operation #inmemoriam — PolitiTweet.org

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After orientation & ops training courses Rick was sent to Central America to provided support for Agency operations. #inmemoriam — PolitiTweet.org

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October 1986: Rick’s military experience, especially his expertise in piloting helicopters, made him a good fit for CIA. #inmemoriam — PolitiTweet.org

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Rick was an avid skier, a squash player, & a skeet & pistol marksman. He earned his pilots wings in 1981. #inmemoriam — PolitiTweet.org

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@WestPoint_USMA Rick: attended Ranger, Aviation, Airborne, & Armor Schools received Military Intel training served… https://t.co/ct679AtHK4 — PolitiTweet.org

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@scituatehigh 1975: Rick entered @WestPoint_USMA. He was known as a serious student, reliable friend, & a man of qu… https://t.co/HhaPopVQpD — PolitiTweet.org

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Rick was born in Trenton, New Jersey & grew up in Massachusetts. He graduated from @scituatehigh in 1974. #inmemoriam — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA officer Richard “Rick” Krobock was killed in a helicopter crash in Central America in March 1987. #inmemoriam… https://t.co/TrWLdMhv5I — PolitiTweet.org