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Sept. 11, 2012
In remembrance of those who were lost Sept. 11, 2001

If you ask any American about Sept. 11, 2001, they'll probably be able to recount in full detail where they were, what they were doing and how they felt. As a country, we struggled to understand why someone would ever want to inflict such pain on anyone. In war, lives are lost and heroes are born in
Aug. 27, 2012
OSI works with multiple law enforcement agencies in Germany to put away a terrorist

Air Force Office of Special Investigations agents found themselves dealing with a seemingly random terrorist act March 2, 2011, when a lone gunman named Arid Uka walked up to a group of Airmen standing by their 'Blue Bird' bus at Frankfurt International Airport, Germany, and opened fire with a 9mm
Aug. 15, 2012
OSI agent receives Bronze Star Medal for supporting operations at Bagram Airfield

For her support and defense of operations at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan from September 2009 through March 2010, Special Agent Dusty Lee was awarded the Bronze Star Medal August 6.Lee was assigned to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Expeditionary Detachment 2405 during this time
Aug. 14, 2012
Going 31 miles in honor of 31 heroes

It started with a post on Facebook - Terry Ford, a prior servicemember and fellow rucker, asked if anyone would be interested in doing a 31-mile ruck march to honor the 30 American heroes and their faithful K9 who paid the ultimate sacrifice when their helicopter went down in eastern Afghanistan
July 14, 2012
OSI agent saves man from burning to death

In today's world, understanding the difference between right and wrong and heroism and cowardice can be a convoluted endeavor.But, sometimes we do not have the luxury of time to contemplate these ideas - for some people, doing the right thing isn't something that needs to be considered or
July 10, 2012
Eielson AFB OSI members host law enforcement liaison event

Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 632, Eielson AFB, AK, recently hosted a Law Enforcement Golf Tournament to promote relationship building with local law enforcement agencies. The event was conducted in conjunction with a food drive for a local charity. They collected more than
May 23, 2012
OSI agent honored for his work in resolving child exploitation case

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children recognized Air Force Office of Special Investigations Special Agent Jess Thompson today for his work in investigating the sexual exploitation of several children.Thompson and other law enforcement officials from around the country were honored
May 17, 2012
A day in the life of Barksdale AFB OSI agents

Air Force Office of Special Investigations agents around the world conduct a variety of services in support of the Air Force; Barksdale Air Force Base, La. agents are no different.But, because of the often secretive nature of OSI's work, there might be some misconceptions about the mission."We have
May 15, 2012
OSI HQ members honor OSI's fallen heroes at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

OSI headquarters members gathered today at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor OSI's fallen. OSI leadership, including Brig. Gen. Kevin Jacobsen, OSI commander, Col. Humberto Morales, OSI vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. John Fine, OSI command chief,
March 28, 2012
SECAF delivers good news to OSI agent

Air Force Office of Special Investigations Special Agent Jae Yoon received word of his latest promotion March 27, but he didn't get it the usual way - through e-mail or from his supervisor. A fellow agent requested that Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley personally give the good news to