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#NCIS stands with our military community—honoring their service, supporting their families, and remaining steadfast in our mission to protect our service members, and the nation. #StrongerTogether #ProtectingTheWarfighter #MilitaryFamily

We join the Department of the Navy and our law enforcement partners in extending our deepest condolences to the members of the National Guard and their families during this heartbreaking time. https://t.co/wn5FISd8ql

Recently, #NCIS assisted the #USCG Law Enforcement Detachment aboard USS Sampson (DDG-102) with the interception of a vessel involved in a human smuggling incident. #HumanSmuggling #USSSampson https://t.co/CGWtY0XTfo

Happy Thanksgiving! Today we thank our #NCIS team whose work directly empowers the warfighter & supporting naval operations, protecting force readiness, & enabling the secure execution of Navy & Marine Corps missions across the globe. #ProtectingTheWarfighter #Thanksgiving2025 https://t.co/2ZuXta4Zoo

The NCIS Economic Crimes Field Office participated in an investigation that led to a contractor and hiring manager pleading guilty to hiring foreign nationals unauthorized to work in the U.S. Press release🔗 https://t.co/nqbMhXjHGH https://t.co/jq4vTJHdNr

Special Agents from the #NCIS Southeast Field Office coordinated with local and federal law enforcement to provide intelligence and protective security during the USS Pierre commissioning ceremony. VIDEO🔗https://t.co/goLsdU1gsK #USNavy #MaritimeDominance #Counterintelligence https://t.co/jvlck5f9QT

#NCIS Michael Mayo served as a Professor & Seminar Leader during APCSS’s 5-week comprehensive security course in Honolulu, engaging 120 Indo-Pacific security professionals on deterrence, cybersecurity & regional stability. #APCSS #USINDOPACOM #SecurityCooperation #IndoPacific https://t.co/zXVswF548N

#NCIS-led FPD Panama coordinated joint protection for the USCGC Eagle port visit, ensuring safety of senior officials, crew & visitors. Strengthening interagency & host-nation partnerships to bolster regional security. #ForceProtection #Partnerships https://t.co/gN9Y1s3uQq

Thank you for hosting Director Lopez! NCIS is proud to support @USEmbPAN to advance regional security. https://t.co/UTu8xWVEDR

#NCIS team with HSTF-20 to support the largest offload of illicit narcotics in @USCG history—76,000+ lbs seized, denying cartels $473M in revenue. NCIS remains committed to disrupting drug trafficking & protecting Navy/Marine Corps communities. #OperationTakeBackAmerica https://t.co/6wdDRoew3E

Embedded aboard Navy ships, NCIS Special Agents Afloat deliver fast, independent investigative and security solutions that safeguard our people and mission. More on the program: https://t.co/iyAVbeYrtz #NCISGlobal #StrongerTogether #MissionReady https://t.co/LDe5GHgUXx

#NCIS and law enforcement partners’ participation in Operation Home for the Holidays resulted in the rescue of 122 endangered children and 6 felony arrests. 🔗 https://t.co/cJZL9WCLc5 #USNavy #FDLE #USMS https://t.co/j4ijlZ7bn4

#NCIS represented DoW at the Defense Innovation Unit–sponsored Poly Plus Meeting, showcasing next-gen credibility assessment tools like CANDOR and eSSessment—advancing innovation, accuracy, and operational readiness. #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/LFKrTwy20d

Congratulations to #NCIS Executive Assistant Director Erin Carmichael on being sworn in as a Senior Executive Service (SES) member—a milestone recognizing his leadership & dedication to the mission. #Leadership https://t.co/Q7MMYLxlca

Two #NCIS Special Agents were recognized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia for their exceptional work in a DOJ child exploitation case that identified multiple victims and resulted in a 25-year sentence. #Justice #PublicService #DOJ https://t.co/QBg9olVfwf

#NCIS SAC Kelly Parrish spoke w/ national media about NCIS’ joint investigation into the murder of @USArmy 2nd Lt. Holley Winmunc, which resulted in a 2010 conviction. Episode should be available online for public access Saturday at https://t.co/A9prilsqTc. #Justice #MCBLejeune https://t.co/EU5GUSJIOk

Today we honor those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. #NCIS proudly stands alongside our veterans—past and present—whose courage and commitment continue to strengthen our mission every day. #VeteransDay #HonorCourageCommitment https://t.co/rYg9GubGCx

During the shutdown, NCIS employees continue the mission with dedication—even without pay. Whether at the border, afloat, or in the office, NCIS continues to support the homeland and each other. Resilience. Teamwork. One NCIS. #Resilience #Teamwork #ServiceBeforeSelf https://t.co/GdcVNq5Fpm

#NCIS provided critical security and intelligence during a visit of @POTUS, Japan’s Prime Minister, @SecWar to U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, ensuring all dignitary safety. #USSGeorgeWashington #ForceProtection #USNavy https://t.co/ggZxBhLrKg

#NCIS supported Kenyan authorities & @INTERPOL_HQ in seizing 1 ton of methamphetamine aboard a flagless vessel in the Indian Ocean. The operation reinforces NCIS’s global interdiction mission & cooperation with partners across Third & Fourth Fleet. https://t.co/hBymPQcR6X

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