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Can you decrypt a coded letter sent by U.S Secretary of War, John Armstrong, to U.S. President James Madison? Enter our contest!

AFIO is sponsoring a contest to decrypt a coded letter sent by U.S Secretary of War, John Armstrong, to U.S. President James Madison. We invite our codebreaking enthusiasts to try their hands at decrypting the letter.

News from the International Spy Museum

The International Spy Museum has announced upcoming events for May, including Enigma Traitors with Dermot Turing, The Spy and the State with Jeffrey P. Rogg, Spy Chat with Special Guest: Colonel (Ret.) Fleming “Tal” Sullivan, Book Signing Event: In True Face with Author Jonna Mendez, SPY with Me: Program for Individuals with Dementia and their Care Partners, and Hack to the Future: An Evening with Emily Crose. Most of these events are virtual and/or in-person at the International Spy Museum.

Free Books (Reviewers Wanted)

Readers who are aware of intelligence-related books that align with their career experience and who would like to leverage their expertise to contribute a 500-word review on the title, please contact the editor at winseditor@afio.com.

National Intelligence Summer Academy (NISA)

Attention High School Students in Grades 10-12: Are you thrilled or fascinated by the field of intelligence – spying and counter spying? Are you considering a career in the U.S. Intelligence Community? Did you know that the U.S. Intelligence Community is made up of 18 separate agencies?