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#NCIS leaders met with @CBP Border Patrol leadership at Brian A. Terry Station in Naco, AZ to strengthen CI partnerships. NCIS supports force protection efforts through Joint Task Force–Southern Border operations. #Counterintelligence #SouthernBorder #SupportTheWarfighter https://t.co/r9X5WhZE1x

Congratulations to our NCIS Special Agent for DoD Special Agent of the Year & the NCISRA Portsmouth team, winners of the DoD Investigation of the Year Award, for their excellence in complex, high-impact investigations. #NCIS #DODEAwards #JusticeServed #SupportOurWarfighters https://t.co/Fyf2CFshSP

RT @WhiteHouse: John Phelan has officially been sworn in as the Secretary of the Navy by @SecScottBessent in the Oval Office. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://…

Thank you to the Brazilian Federal Police, Port Authority of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian Navy, Brazilian Port Police and Customs, and Terminal Operations and Security Managers for joining us!

The exchange included robust discussion among participants as well as an exercise wherein participants simulated a real-world response to various threats at the Pier Mauá International Cruise Terminal.

#NCIS-supported Force Protection Detachment Brazil & the NCIS Security Training Assistance and Assessment Team recently conducted a seminar on port security standards & best practices with Brazilian military, law enforcement, & security partners in Rio de Janeiro. https://t.co/7nLExFdW4V

#NCIS Director Omar Lopez was honored to visit the Normandy American Cemetery in 2023 to pay his respects to the 9,300 American service members who perished during the landings and ensuing operations.

Today we remember the brave service members who launched the daring #DDay invasion, which set the stage for Allied victory during WWII and inspired generations of those called to serve. https://t.co/rKLOVgiEoj

RT @SECNAV: Today, we honor the 81st anniversary of D-Day, the daring assault that broke through Nazi defenses in Europe. Supported by rele…

#NCIS Hawaii recently hosted Singapore Armed Forces Military Police leadership to discuss shared security priorities in the Pacific. Strengthening int’l partnerships supports #IndoPacific stability and integrated deterrence. #RegionalSecurity https://t.co/YXNBe2Oo1s

During #FleetWeekLA 2025, #NCIS supported force protection with CI/law enforcement presence, 50+ field interviews, and interagency coordination with partners. NCIS remains committed to mission assurance & readiness at high-visibility events. #IntegratedDeterrence #ForceProtection https://t.co/TSP6oHrGYk

#NCIS supported @NavalAcademy #CommissioningWeek2025, ensuring the safety of 25K+ attendees through coordinated force protection. From the Herndon Climb to graduation of 1,049 midshipmen, NCIS stood mission-ready alongside local, state, federal & military partners. #MissionReady https://t.co/NhjgmABowP

#NCIS provided full-spectrum LE support for the Wings Over South Texas Air Show recently aboard NAS Corpus Christi. NCIS support to @USNavy & @USMC major events like air shows protects personnel, their families, & critical resources from criminal & CI threats. https://t.co/ZxSYg3r0XU

#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

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