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Aug. 22, 2024
Looking Back: OSI’s ‘Doolittle Raider’

Robert G. Emmens was born on July 22, 1914. He graduated from Medford High in Oregon in 1931. The son of a physician, Emmens attended the University of Oregon for three years studying medicine. He was forced to leave college in 1934, after his father passed away, taking a job with the J.C. Penney
Aug. 13, 2024
Former OSI CC joins elite group following ‘Order of the Sword’ induction

The Office of Special Investigations enlisted corps honored ret. Brig. Gen. Terry L. Bullard, OSI's 19th Commander from 2019 to 2023, as the seventh recipient of the OSI Order of the Sword.
July 31, 2024
Closing the book: Chief Gow’s final chapter at OSI

Looking back on his three decades of service, Chief Master Sgt. Gregg Gow never saw himself as OSI’s top enlisted Special Agent, yet the stripes on his sleeves tell a different story.
July 30, 2024
Inside OSI’s fight against global tech transfer

In the heart of Silicon Valley, the Office of Special Investigations operates on the front lines of the global technology, safeguarding national security amid international competition.
July 9, 2024
OSI’s role protecting B-21’s cutting-edge technology

In the shadows of the B-21 Raider's high-profile development, the Office of Special Investigations engages in a mission at the highest levels of national security.
June 17, 2024
Inside OSI: Keeping the mission funded

Ensuring personnel are paid accurately and on time is vital for any agency—and the Office of Special Investigations is no different. Financial stability directly influences morale, efficiency and mission success. While people often attribute OSI to its badge-carrying Special Agents, there are
May 16, 2024
Inside OSI: IT specialist shares his story

As the go-to SharePoint expert for the Office of Special Investigations, Julio Velezón II sometimes feels like the agency’s “most popular guy,” he joked. But his role is no laughing matter. Every day, he integrates complex data systems into OSI’s network, using the latest tech innovations to support
May 9, 2024
Col. Lunardi remembered during ‘Celebration of Life’

Col. Tara Lunardi was honored during a 'Celebration of Life' event May 1, recognizing her nearly thirty years of dedication to the Office of Special Investigations. Lunardi died Feb. 7 after a valiant battle with cancer.
April 10, 2024
Looking Back: Badge Number 1 in Orbit

On the afternoon of April 4, 1983, the Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This launch marked the sixth overall orbital mission for the Space Shuttle program and was also the maiden voyage for the Challenger. Piloting the spacecraft was
April 9, 2024
Women's History Month: OSI’s first female deputy CC shares story

Marking a full-circle journey, retired Col. Karen A. Esaias, who made history as OSI’s first female deputy commander in 2005, returned as the guest speaker at the second annual OSI Women’s History Month luncheon March 28, 2024, an event celebrating the contributions of women within the Office of

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