Coverage dated November 14, 2026

The Office of Strategic Services, precursor to the modern CIA, is back

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It might just be a War Department rebrand, but a good name is a good name.

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  1. Sofrep

    The Office of Strategic Services is Back in Business…The Name is Real But Will Congress Fund the Operators? (opens Sofrep)

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    A War Department memo released Nov. 12 gives the Pentagon's top special operations civilian the old Office of Strategic Services name, a seat with the service secretaries, 100 staff and $45 million a year. The biggest piece still needs Congress.

  2. Weare The Mighty

    The Office of Strategic Services, precursor to the modern CIA, is back (opens Weare The Mighty)

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    It might just be a War Department rebrand, but a good name is a good name.

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