Building dreams

Building dreams - especially in the trying economic times we live in, this phrase has become more poignant than possibly ever before. For some families who are struggling to get by, dreams for them might be something many of us take for granted - a safe place for their children to sleep, a healthy

Gate interdiction operation

On a recent chilly Friday evening, Det. 301 arrived shortly before midnight at the Scott Air Force Base main gates to conduct a gate interdiction operation. The operation was conducted in conjunction with the Scott AFB Drug Demand Reduction office. Every active duty member, regardless of service,

Incident at the Congas

Colorful festivals and celebrations are a mainstay throughout the year in the Latin country of Ecuador. In November, the Ecuadorians were celebrating their annual theatre festival in the city of Manta, and among the celebrants, two American contractors passed the night and early morning in a popular

Korean businessman detained in bribery conspiracy involving $206 million contract

As a result of a criminal investigation jointly investigated by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, the FBI and the Internal Revenue Service, a South Korean businessman was ordered detained today for his alleged role in a bribery conspiracy for a $206 million telecommunications contract

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Military Department Investigative Agencies facility

Mr. Doug Thomas, Air Force Office of Special Investigations Executive Director, led a contingent of approximately 20 AFOSI personnel, including Chief Master Sgt. Chris Redmond, AFOSI Command Chief and headquarters directors to Marine Corps Base Quantico, where they participated in the MDIA facility

AFOSI taking an 'active' stance in readiness

There have been several incidents in the past where armed individuals attacked civilian locations, resulting in multiple innocent fatalities. Random, terrifying and unpredictable, these acts seem to become more common with each passing year. Two OSI members from Det. 106 at Arnold Air Force Base,

Air Force officials complete General Tinsley investigation

A thorough investigation conducted by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations recently found that forensic evidence was consistent with the initial assessment that Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Tinsley died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Autopsy results coupled with toxicology

AFOSI trains with U.S. Marshals, local departments

In yet another effort to increase the interoperability of Scott Air Force Base, Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 301 joined with officers from 15 neighboring law enforcement agencies for special training held in base housing. "The goal was to teach officer survival," said

Airmen support new Hollywood movie 'Eagle Eye'

Members of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations will get ready for its close-up Sept. 26 as the movie "Eagle Eye" will be released to selected theaters around the country. The movie stars Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan and is directed by D. J. Caruso."This was a great opportunity for

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