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Under Omego’s leadership, CIA began first significant efforts to increase presence of minorities & women in analytic, ops & tech ranks. — PolitiTweet.org

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In 1975, DCI Colby asked Omego to create & lead CIA’s first independent Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO). — PolitiTweet.org

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Omego joined CIA in October 1955. At the Agency, as in the military, he was usually the first African American in each of his assignments. — PolitiTweet.org

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Omego grew up in Washington, DC in the 1930s & joined the @USArmy in the 1940s, becoming an Infantry Intel & Recon Chief. — PolitiTweet.org

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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we are recognizing African American Trailblazer Omego Ware: https://t.co/lFzMO1xH65… https://t.co/iEhIK6m5DX — PolitiTweet.org

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Americans not fluent in Dari could communicate by speaking or pointing to words printed on the chart. #HISTINT https://t.co/HM0yNTpmri — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: Pointy-Talky Language Chart English-Dari (spoken in northern Afghanistan)… https://t.co/LyLjPJoDac — PolitiTweet.org

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Interested in using your language skills at the CIA? Check out these language-professional employment opportunities: https://t.co/IOBJK3rSM1 — PolitiTweet.org

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Most rewarding aspect of Brian’s work: using “language skills to fill collection gaps & answer intel Qs that would not have been answered.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Brian: “…there really isn’t a typical day…. I use my language skills to exploit and analyze information from various sources.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Brian chose CIA as it was “the best place I could use my geospatial skills & passion for foreign languages to contribute to my country.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Brian, who spent several years in the private sector prior to joining the CIA, is an Analytic Methodologist. https://t.co/su13Ad3Y48 — PolitiTweet.org

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Today we conclude our glimpse into the lives of 3 CIA officers who use foreign #language skills in their jobs.… https://t.co/Nva2fm4zBL — PolitiTweet.org

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Flora: “Your language skills will be an edge… one you will ALWAYS have in your back pocket.” https://t.co/IOBJK3ahUt — PolitiTweet.org

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Flora: “I have learned a great deal traveling w colleagues whose expertise is outside of my own, but for who I can serve as an interpreter.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Flora: “I have also used my skills to serve as an interpreter for very senior level meetings translating for seniors in the DNI and DS&T.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Flora sometimes uses her language skills every day “to translate text, write text, interact with foreign partners—it can be anything.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Flora, a native Spanish speaker, is a Technical Ops Officer applying creative solutions to complex problems. https://t.co/soqxPOkIHm — PolitiTweet.org

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This week we will provide a glimpse into the lives of 3 CIA officers who use foreign language skills in their jobs.… https://t.co/NR3vjL1tbQ — PolitiTweet.org

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Carolyn: “The Agency compensates language speakers very well, as those skills are highly valued.” https://t.co/Hxxh6VkAaY — PolitiTweet.org

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Carolyn: language “skills are invaluable in accomplishing what our organization is called to do, all across the globe.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Language skills allow Carolyn to: advise team negotiate w local vendors deal w partners efficiently take on projects beyond typical duties — PolitiTweet.org

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Carolyn: “When we are given the opportunity to learn a language, I feel our ability to do our jobs expands infinitely.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Carolyn uses language skills daily: “I was provided extensive language immersion training prior to deploying to my 1st overseas assignment.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Carolyn chose to work at CIA “to travel, to be challenged, and to play a part in keeping my country safe." — PolitiTweet.org

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Carolyn has a business degree & is a Support Integration Officer responsible for support to our mission worldwide. https://t.co/eV7epAo7SC — PolitiTweet.org

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This week we will provide a glimpse into the lives of three CIA officers who frequently use foreign language skills in their jobs. — PolitiTweet.org

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Foreign language at CIA: The key to accessing foreign societies, understanding governments, & decoding secrets.… https://t.co/MOV3d8UYEz — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: “Studio Six Productions” Portfolio https://t.co/7xzVCbVW1t #HISTINT #ARGO https://t.co/Ehq2BkYfhl — PolitiTweet.org

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CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: The Airmen’s Bond #Painting by Keith Woodcock 2008 Oil on Canvas… https://t.co/jU7mPpJht7 — PolitiTweet.org