The St Nazaire Raid: The Greatest Raid of All
British Commandos, 1942. Photo credit: Malindine E G (Lt) War Office official photographer. The St Nazaire Raid, known as Operation Chariot, conducted on March 28, 1942, during World War II,…
Operation Biting: The Daring Raid that Altered the Course of WWII
Troops of the covering force and paratroopers practice their withdrawal to the landing craft during training in Britain for Operation Biting. From collection of the Imperial War Museum. Operation Biting,…
The Manta Ray UUV: A Game-Changer Beneath the Waves
Photo courtesy Northrop Grumman. Imagine an autonomous undersea vehicle capable of traversing vast ocean depths, performing complex missions without human intervention, and redefining how we explore and protect maritime domains.…
Bond’s Ally and CIA’s Home: The Fascinating Leiter Connection
Aerial view of the George Bush Center for Intelligence, the headquarters for the Central Intelligence Agency, Langley, Virginia. Photo credit: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress,…
Caffè Corretto: The Perfect Fusion of Espresso and Spirits
Photo by Takumi Yoshida / CC BY 2.0 Italy, a country synonymous with culinary artistry, offers a range of unique beverages. Among these is the Caffè Corretto, which effortlessly combines…
Lockheed D-21 Mach 3 Drone: The CIA’s Cold War Pioneer
Lockheed D-21B reconnaissance drone at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. U.S. Air Force photo. The Lockheed D-21 was a groundbreaking reconnaissance drone developed during the Cold…
The Path to Perfection: Embracing the Wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi kills a shark fish (Yamazame) in the mountains across the border of Echizen Province, by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, c. before 1861 Cropped.. There is no one way to salvation,…
The CIA Semi-Submersible: A Stealthy Cold War Legacy Beneath the Waves
CIA Semi-Submersible. Central Intelligence Agency photo. The CIA semi-submersible stands as a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness of Cold War-era intelligence engineering. Conceived in the 1950s, it was designed…
French Coffee Culture: A Love Affair with Flavor and Elegance
The Café de Flore on the Rive Gauche in Paris is one of the oldest coffeehouses in the city. It’s celebrated for its famous clientele, which included high-profile writers and…
Game On: How the CIA Uses Games for Analyst Training
Training is a crucial aspect of any job. Traditional training methods, such as seminars, flip charts, and briefings, can often be monotonous and less engaging. To address this, the CIA…