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AFIO Now Member Only Video Release of Robert Kim - Victory in Shanghai: A Korean American Family’s Journey in CIA and Army Special Forces

Interview of Sunday, 02 November 2025 of author Robert Kim on the Five Kim Brothers. This is part 1 of a 2 part series available for members only.

AFIO Now Public Video Release of Stephen Mercado - Japanese Spy Gear & Special Weapons on biological and other weapons used in WWII

Interview of Monday, 3 November 2025 of Stephen Mercado discussing his new book Japanese Spy Gear and Special Weapons: How Noborito’s Scientists and Technicians Served in WWII and the Cold War. This video release is now available to the public .

OSS Society William J. Donovan Award Dinner [UPDATED WITH LINK TO PHOTOS]

The OSS Society hosted its William J. Donovan Award® Dinner - the preeminent annual gathering of the US intelligence and special operations communities - in Washington, DC, on October 18, 2025. A sold-out crowd of 700 people filled the ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton for the 36th presentation of the award since its inception in 1961.

Speaker Remarks and Photos from the 2 May AFIO National IC Luncheon

On 2 May 2025, AFIO held its National IC Luncheon with speakers Michael Ellis, CIA Deputy Director, and David Cattler, Director, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.

In Honor of the 81st Anniversary of D-Day

To commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day, The OSS Seciety is honored to share their award-winning short documentary, Operation Overlord: OSS and the Battle for France.

Excerpts from the Latest Issue of The Intelligencer

Three excerpts from our When Intelligence Made a Difference series in the latest issue of The Intelligencer are available, including the two main articles. James Roth, a former CIA officer, revisits the story of The Trust, a Bolshevik deception operation in the 1920s targeted at its opponents in Europe. In Korea, despite having good intelligence on Chinese movements, General MacArthur’s handling of intelligence failed to prevent the disaster at the battle of the Chosin Reservoir. Alan Cunningham dissects the problems within MacArthur’s intelligence elements.

Celebrate Now with Our 50th Anniversary Coin

Celebrate AFIO's 50th Anniversary with our new coin that reflects support of the Intelligence Community and highlights IC member agencies.  This commemorative coin comes with an acrylic display stand. Note: Some stands may vary in appearance. This coin is available in our store for $50.00 per coin and includes display stand and shipping.

Articles Sought for Intelligencer

AFIO is seeking authors for its section on "When Intelligence Made a Difference" in the semi-annual Intelligencer journal.