January 2012
Obama Signs Defense Spending Bill Despite... →
President Barack Obama signed the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, while acknowledging “serious reservations” about parts of the act, particularly provisions that regulate the detention,…
Jan 1st
December 2011
CIA Museum Unveils Newly Renovated OSS Gallery →
December 29, 2011 - The CIA Museum recently opened a completely redesigned gallery featuring the Agency’s forerunner, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). To celebrate the opening, former members…
Dec 31st
DEA BRIEFING TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Top Stories from the DEA, December 17-30, 2011  ____________________________________________________________________________________   DEA, Tempe Police Turn Up Heat on Sinaloa Cartel in Operation Crank Call   On December 20 DEA announced the culmination of Operation Crank Call, a 15-month long investigation of an extensive drug trafficking cell associated with the Mexico-based Sinaloa...
Dec 31st
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Bank of Oklahoma Robbery Dec. 29, 2011 - Oklahoma City West Suburban Investment Adviser Charged with Causing 10 Clients to Lose More Than $4.26 Million in Fraud Scheme Dec. 29, 2011 - Chicago FBI Identifies Dapper Bandit as Dana Connor, Wanted for 10 New York City Bank Jobs Dec. 29, 2011 - New York San Bernardino Fugitive Wanted for Quadruple Homicide...
Dec 31st
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending December 30, 2011  Dec. 30, 2011 - Washington, D.C.
Dec 31st
Panetta, South Korean Counterpart Pledge Close... →
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and his South Korean counterpart, Minister of Defense Kim Kwan-jin, discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula during a recent telephone conversation.
Dec 30th
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE GCIS FAMILY
Dec 30th
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
The Year in Review, Part 2  A look back at cases, from cyber and hate crimes to public corruption and fraud schemes. Details
Dec 30th
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
IC3 Scam Alerts (December 29, 2011)
Dec 29th
12 "Bold" Predictions →
mssbriefingroom: Of course, the real New Year starts with Rosh Hashanah, introspection and repentance. It is certainly not a time for humor. So what does 2012 hold in store? Read this writer’s 12 prognoses for 2012…
Dec 29th
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Face of Defense: Deployed Sisters Reunite in... →
What started as a simple journey for Army 2nd Lt. Tess White turned into a race against time to see her sister, Army Sgt. Tobey White, before her tour of duty ended in Afghanistan.
Dec 28th
The Year in Review, Part 1 →
Dec 28th
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO W. EDWARD GRIFFITH, OUR DIRECTOR
Dec 27th
GCIS CYBER SECURITY ALERT FROM CAPITOL HILL NEWS
Hackers take over security agency’s website AP REPORTS — Hackers who say they are members of Anonymous claimed responsibility Saturday for crashing the website of Stratfor Global Intelligence Service, a U.S. research group that publishes a daily newsletter on security issues and whose listed clients include the Department of Defense and the United Nations. The hackers said...
Dec 26th
GCIS CYBER SECURITY ALERT FROM CAPITOL HILL NEWS
New Year to See Rise in Cyber-Espionage and Malware, Experts Say LOS ANGELES (STAFF & WIRE REPORTS) — The security industry expects the number of cyber-espionage attacks to increase in 2012 and the malware used for this purpose to become increasingly sophisticated. In the past two years there has been a surge in the number of malware-based attacks that resulted in sensitive ...
Dec 26th
Happy Holidays from Art Theft Central →
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all! Remember that art thefts traditionally peak during the winter holidays, so please take the necessary steps to secure and protect your…
Dec 25th
President, First Lady Wish Troops Happy Holidays →
During his weekly address on Christmas Eve, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama sent holiday greetings to troops everywhere and their families.
Dec 25th
FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TO GCIS: Happy Holidays from...
Happy Holidays from the Obama Family President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama recorded a special video to wish the American people a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Check it out: The holidays are the perfect time to give thanks to our men and women in uniform and the families who support them. You can join the President and First Lady in thanking our troops, military families...
Dec 25th
NASA ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Message: 1 From: NASA News Services <nasa_subscriptions@service.govdelivery.com> Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:17:53 -0600 (CST) Subject: WISE’s New View of the Barnard 3 Nebula WISE’s New View of the Barnard 3 Nebula Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:00:00 -0600 WISE, NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, has a new view of Barnard 3, or IRAS Ring G159.6-18.5, that is...
Dec 24th
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FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Former Union Leader Admits Theft of Union Funds Dec. 22, 2011 - Buffalo Husband and Wife Sentenced in Phony Commercial Driver’s License Scheme Dec. 22, 2011 - Philadelphia Columbus Global Academy Receives FBI Award Dec. 22, 2011 - Cincinnati Former Los Gatos Convent Employee Charged with Embezzling More Than $100,000 from Catholic Nuns Dec. 22, 2011 -...
Dec 24th
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FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending December 23, 2011  Dec. 23, 2011 - Washington, D.C.
Dec 24th
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FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Biometric Center of Excellence The FBI is advancing its use of biometrics with the building of the Biometric Center of Excellence. - FBI, This Week
Dec 24th
Holiday Greetings Bring Troops Closer to Home →
The Joint Hometown News Service produces thousands of TV and radio messages each year featuring deployed or overseas-stationed service members sending holiday wishes to loved ones and friends back…
Dec 23rd
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Martin Luther King Unity March Sentencing A former U.S. soldier and self-declared white supremacist who attempted to use a weapon of mass destruction is sentenced to 32 years in federal prison. - Gotcha
Dec 23rd
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Biometric Center of Excellence The FBI is advancing its use of biometrics with the building of the Biometric Center of Excellence. - FBI, This Week
Dec 23rd
ATF ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Open Letter – State of Residence 12/22/11 
Dec 23rd
Public Art Theft: Dulwich Park →
The AFP reported that on Monday night a bronze sculpture titled “Two Forms (Divided Circle)” by Barbara Hepworth was stolen from its plinth in Dulwich Park, London (its remains…
Dec 23rd
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Nike Hat Bank Robber He’s called the “Nike Hat Bank Robber,” and he’s wanted for actual or attempted robberies of 13 banks in seven states. - Wanted by the FBI
Dec 22nd
ATF ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Headquarters – Open Letter – State of Residence
Dec 22nd
GCIS WILL FOLLOW NORAD TO TRACK SANTA CLAUS...
Welcome to NORAD Tracks Santa 02 days 01 hrs 59 mins 22 secs All the preparations for this year are in place! Come back each day to discover new surprises in the Kids’ Countdown Village, where we’ll offer a new holiday game every day until December 24th.
Dec 22nd
Senior Officials Welcome Troops Home From Iraq →
President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, welcomed the final group of U.S….
Dec 21st
Panetta Issues Message to Troops Following... →
Returning from a recent trip that included stops in Afghanistan, Iraq, Djibouti, Lybia and Turkey, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta issued a message in which he praised U.S. troops and thanked them…
Dec 20th
First Lady, Toys for Tots Team Up For Holidays →
First Lady Michelle Obama joined forces with Toys for Tots volunteers and Marines on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., to sort through toys donated from the White House staff.
Dec 17th
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Federal and Local Officials Warn Americans of Rise in Telephone Scams Targeting U.S. Citizens from Within and Outside of the U.S. Dec. 15, 2011 - Los Angeles East Amherst Man Indicted on Fraud and False Statement Charges Dec. 15, 2011 - Buffalo Nixa Man Indicted for Producing Child Pornography Dec. 15, 2011 - Kansas City Somalis Sentenced to Life in...
Dec 16th
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending December 16, 2011  Dec. 16, 2011 - Washington, D.C.
Dec 16th
ATF ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Headquarters – ATF Publishes New Firearms and Commerce Report
Dec 16th
NASA ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Message: 1 From: NASA News Services <nasa_subscriptions@service.govdelivery.com> Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:18:53 -0600 (CST) Subject: NASA to Discuss Plans for Commercial Crew Development NASA to Discuss Plans for Commercial Crew Development Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:00:00 -0600 NASA will host a media teleconference today, Thursday, Dec. 15, at 11:30 a.m. EST, to discuss a...
Dec 16th
CIA Releases Documents on Reagan, Intelligence,... →
December 15, 2011 - In early November, the Central Intelligence Agency’s Information Management Services (IMS) declassified and released more than 200 documents highlighting intelligence the CIA…
Dec 16th
Obama: Troops Bear Burden of Success in Iraq War →
President Barack Obama called on Americans to demonstrate their appreciation for the nation’s military veterans and their families as troops begin to return home following the end of nearly nine…
Dec 15th
Obama Praises U.S. Troops' Efforts as Iraq Winds... →
When the last U.S. troops depart Iraq they can leave with their heads held high, secure in the knowledge they did what was right for America and peace in the region, President Barack Obama said while…
Dec 14th
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Robert S. Mueller, III, Director, Statement Before the Senate Judiciary Committee - Washington, D.C.
Dec 14th
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Internet Auction Real Estate Scam Dec. 13, 2011 - Birmingham Three Hitachi-LG Data Storage Executives Agree to Plead Guilty to Participating in Bid-Rigging and Price-Fixing Conspiracies Involving Optical Disk Drives Dec. 13, 2011 - San Francisco/Houston Anchorage Couple Sentenced for Drug Dealing Dec. 13, 2011 - Anchorage ...
Dec 14th
NASA ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Message: 1 From: NASA News Services <nasa_subscriptions@service.govdelivery.com> Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:18:32 -0600 (CST) Subject: Apollo 17 Extravehicular Activity - 39 Years Ago Today Apollo 17 Extravehicular Activity - 39 Years Ago Today Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:00:00 -0600 39 years ago, today, scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt is photographed standing next to a huge,...
Dec 14th
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
High-Level Meetings in Romania and Bulgaria Director Mueller last week made his latest trip abroad to personally cultivate global relationships—this time, to the European nations of Romania and Bulgaria, both solid and growing partners of the FBI. His meetings involved talks with some the highest government officials of those countries—from Romanian President Traian Basescu to ...
Dec 14th
U.S. Indicts Lebanese Drug Lord with Ties to... →
Dec 14th
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Occupy Wall Street. and Occupy Israel! →
mssbriefingroom: Ask the Rabbi Occupy Wall Street. and Occupy Israel. Answering questions from you, the listener.
Dec 14th
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FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Eight Former Senior Executives and Agents of Siemens Charged in Alleged $100 Million Foreign Bribe Scheme Dec. 13, 2011 - Washington Two Oregon Men Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms for Producing Child Pornography; Residence and BMW Forfeited Dec. 12, 2011 - Portland Defendant Who Received Child Pornography Pleads Guilty Dec. 12, 2011 - Albany ...
Dec 13th
National Guard Unveils Peer Hotline →
Vets4Warriors is a toll-free, peer-to-peer counseling hotline that provides Guard and reserve component members with the ability to speak with counselors on the phone or online.
Dec 13th
FBI MOST WANTED TERRORISTS
Most Wanted Terrorists RAMADAN ABDULLAH MOHAMMAD SHALLAH DANIEL ANDREAS SAN DIEGO ISNILON TOTONI HAPILON MOHAMMED ALI HAMADEI ADAM YAHIYE GADAHN ABDELKARIM HUSSEIN MOHAMED AL-NASSER ALI ATWA ADNAN G. EL SHUKRIJUMAH IBRAHIM SALIH MOHAMMED AL-YACOUB ABD AL AZIZ AWDA FAHD MOHAMMED AHMED AL-QUSO ALI SAED BIN ALI EL-HOORIE JAMEL AHMED MOHAMMED ALI AL-BADAWI AYMAN...
Dec 13th
FBI ALERT TO GCIS COMMUNICATIONS COMMAND CENTER
Ralph Boelter Named Assistant Director of the Counterterrorism Division Dec. 12, 2011 - Washington, D.C. Virginia Contractor Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme and Subscribing to a False Tax Return Dec. 12, 2011 - Richmond Fountain County Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years for Traveling Out of the State to Meet Minor for Sex Dec. 12, 2011 - Indianapolis
Dec 13th