On behalf of the women and men of CIA, we want to wish former CIA and FBI Director, Judge William Webster, a very happy 95th birthday!
DCI Webster oversaw CIA’s transition to a post-Cold War era, serving as our 14th DCI from May 26, 1987–Aug 31, 1991.
To learn more about his tenure, see “Profiles in Leadership” (pg. 76):
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CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: Woodsman’s Pal Knife
An essential part of the survival kit for #OSS American forces in the Philippines, China, and Burma, this knife was ideal for cutting through jungle brush. It also had potential as a combat knife—its manufacturer provided instructions on how to use the Woodsman’s Pal to defeat a Japanese soldier armed with a samurai sword.
From work-life balance initiatives to the establishment of employee resource groups, at the CIA we are committed to supporting a workforce as diverse as the nation we serve.
Work with a community of professionals committed to excellence in all that they do.
Learn more at: CIA.gov/careers.
How does the DS&T use technology to help advance CIA’s mission?
"We have to have cutting edge technology because it gives us the best mission capability in terms of collecting and analyzing intelligence, while protecting our officers at the same time. Because technology can do such cool things, we can use it to do even more amazing things." ~ CIA's Chief Technology Officer
Do you think a career in the DS&T is for you? If so, take a look at the DS&T opportunities available: bit.ly/2XzmBqm
This week's #AskMollyHale question comes from a writer who wants to know if any movies about the CIA are in anyway accurate or true.
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Dear Film Buff 007,
...All Hollywood films and television shows, of course, take liberties when they portray the CIA, CIA officers, or intelligence work. I can’t really generalize and say “this film is accurate,” and “that film is total bunk.” They all probably contain some elements of truth and some of fiction.
Instead, I’d highly encourage you to explore our #ReelvsRealCIA series, which seeks to demystify the CIA’s mission by comparing what’s portrayed in Hollywood to what happens in reality. We’ve reviewed several Hollywood productions, both on our website and on social media. (You may have seen our recent Black Panther tweets during the Oscars or our Argo tweets from a few years ago).
Here are some links to get you started:
- Argo: bit.ly/2TjTXKq
- The Good Shepherd: bit.ly/2IHH3BV
- The Americans: bit.ly/reelvsreal & https://youtu.be/PHcafz2Aon8
Lastly, an insider tip: If there’s one Hollywood habit that drives everyone who works for the Agency bonkers, it’s calling us agents. It might seem silly, but in the real-world lexicon of spies there’s a huge difference between the two: Americans who work for the CIA are called “officers,” while foreigners who provide information or intelligence to the CIA (the actual “spies”) are called “agents.”
Thanks for the great question!
~ Molly
