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#NCIS Director Omar Lopez hosted @ICEgov, @ArmyCID, @PFPAofficial & senior leaders at HQ to discuss Title 8 investigations & strengthen collaboration to protect @DeptofDefense infrastructure & sensitive tech. #StrongerTogether #MissionReady #NCISPartnerships #DefendTheHomeland https://t.co/cIbVBfvvPm

Another successful #FleetWeekNYC! Thanks to @NYPDnews, @NewYorkFBI, & all our partners helping to ensure a safe event for our @USNavy & @USMC & NYC community while celebrating 250 years of sea service excellence! We’ll see you next year! #AmericasNavy250 #USNavy #USMC #NCIS https://t.co/McrUmYBIYC

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federal, state, and local law enforcement partners are deeply committed to thoroughly investigating those who would threaten our citizens and communities,” said SAC Hanna Porterfield of the NCIS Washington, D.C., Field Office Read more: https://t.co/LaFOK8htI7 #StrongerTogether

yearlong series of violent robberies and attempted robberies targeting bank customers across five Maryland counties. “Those who target and exploit innocent members of the community through violence and intimidation must be held accountable for their actions. NCIS and our ...

A joint investigation by @atfhq, the Maryland Attorney General, General Organized Crime Unit, #NCIS, and approximately 16 additional federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies resulted in the indictment of seven individuals on multiple charges stemming from a nearly ... https://t.co/aQ7Kk0Pcrf

This Memorial Day, we are reminded that our freedoms come with great sacrifice. We remember our fallen armed forces members, & we pause to honor those in law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while protecting those who serve. @USNavy @USMC #NCIS https://t.co/G65Q07daUk

#NCIS & our partners, including @NYPD & @NewYorkFBI, remain on duty throughout the weekend to provide force protection support to @USNavy, @USMC, and @USCG as NY celebrates Fleet Week! #AmericasNavy250 https://t.co/VckqWjzqqT

🚩 Malicious actors use fake profiles & AI to build trust, then steal your info or deploy malware. Don’t fall for it. Limit personal info. Watch for flattery, urgency, vague requests. Reverse-search new contacts. Stay sharp. Protect the mission. #CyberSecurity #OPSEC https://t.co/gIZpvTSjHd

Joint investigation by #NCIS, @DMAnews1, @DeptVetAffairs OIG, @Energy OIG, @GSA OIG, @RealAFOSI, and @DoD_IG resulted in contractor agreeing to pay ~$9.5M to settle allegations of overcharging on fed contracts, incl. w/ @USNavy. Read more here: https://t.co/pdkLqVLykZ

Joint investigation by #NCIS, @DMAnews1, @DeptVetAffairs OIG, @Energy OIG, @GSA OIG, @RealAFOSI, and @DoD_IG resulted in contractor agreeing to pay ~$9.5M to settle allegations of overcharging on fed contracts, incl. w/ @USNavy. Read more here: https://t.co/pdkLqVLykZ

#NCIS supported a new exhibit aboard the Battleship Wisconsin in Norfolk, highlighting our Special Agent Afloat program—first launched in the 1970s & still active today. The program continues to evolve to meet the @USNavy's global security needs. #USNavy #AmericasNavy250 https://t.co/EUKKjOF2W0

#AmericasNavy250 #StrongerTogether #NCISPartnerships #GlobalSecurity #warfighters #protectingtheforce #missionready #NCISinaction #partnershipsinaction #lawenforcement #defendthehomeland #missionalways #protectingthewarfighter #USNavy #MarineCorps #USMC

#NCIS is on site at #FleetWeekNYC providing continuous force protection, counterintelligence, and counterterrorism support to the @USNavy , @USMC , and @USCG as New York celebrates 250 years of sea service excellence and honors our military’s commitment to global security. https://t.co/SqnSH2E3Lu

Director Lopez visited #NCIS POFO personnel supporting @USSOCOM to thank them for safeguarding @DeptofDefense leaders. He presented commendations for recent joint operations protecting Gen. Fenton. #StrongerTogether #NCISinaction #protectingtheforce #USNavy #USMC #missionready https://t.co/oWpoymFqhx

Thank you to @USCENTCOM Deputy Cmdr. VADM Cooper, @USNavy & @USSOCOM Cmdr. Gen. Fenton for hosting #NCIS Director Lopez last week to discuss new mission & partnership opportunities, like NCIS protective security mission. We look forward to working together.#StrongerTogether https://t.co/p8mKTpRImh

Thank you to @USCENTCOM Deputy Cmdr. VADM Cooper, @USNavy & @USSOCOM Deputy Cmdr. Lt. Gen. Farrell, @USAF, for hosting #NCIS Director Lopez last week to discuss new mission & partnership opportunities, like NCIS protective security mission. We look forward to working together. https://t.co/1ObFGLOzeB

Thank you to @USCENTCOM Deputy Cmdr. VADM Cooper, @USNavy & @USSOCOM Deputy Cmdr. Lt. Gen. Farrell, @USAF, for hosting #NCIS Director Lopez last week to discuss new mission & partnership opportunities, like NCIS protective security mission. We look forward to working together. https://t.co/1ObFGLOzeB

Earlier in May, #NCIS Special Agents responded alongside @FBI, @CBP, @CharlestonCoSO, & local PDs to assist in the manhunt on Sullivan’s Island, SC. This joint operation showed seamless coordination, unified response, and shared success. One team. One mission. #JTTF #CITF https://t.co/KsFkMBtvCE

COMING MAY 19TH: Join #NCIS & serve with purpose! We are building the next generation of Special Agents (1811). This upcoming hiring will fill our 2026 classes & is open to both entry-level & experienced lateral applicants. Follow us here for updates! #NowHiring #USAJOBS #fedjobs https://t.co/IItYcCXN46

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