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Counterterrorist Forces With the CIA (Rescue and Prevention)
Counterterrorist Forces With the CIA - Rescue and Prevention Author:John D. Wright The CIA has helped protect America for more than half a century. Its spies, scientists, and analysts have served the cause of freedom during various wars and the tensions of the Cold War, and are doing so again in the difficult war on terrorism. CIA agents in the field have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. They are especially at risk... more » when trying to penetrate a terrorist network or working in a country that supports terrorists. The first American killed in Afghanistan during the liberation of that country in 2001 was a CIA agent. 'The Company', as insiders call the CIA, is home to many unsung heroes whose bravest deeds will never be known, even to their own families. September 11, 2001, was a wake-up call for America. Once again, the nation is turning to the agents and technical experts of the CIA to protect the homeland. "Counterterrorist Forces with the CIA" is an up-to-date look at the agency, its dedicated men and women, and their urgent mission to provide us with a safer future. "Counterterrorist Forces with the CIA" explains how the agency works and what it is doing to combat terrorism. This volume includes: the history of the CIA; how the agency is organized; the methods used to defeat terrorism; how the CIA works with other national and international agencies; and, the vital changes in the CIA after September 11, 2001.« less
ISBN-13: 9781590844076 ISBN-10: 1590844076 Pages:96 Reading Level: Young Adult Rating: