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The #NCIS supported #ExerciseBALTOPS54 in Kiel, Germany, working w/ U.S. Embassy Berlin, NATO allies & host-nation services to safeguard critical capabilities for USS Mount Whitney & U.S. 6th Fleet. #NCIS plays a vital role in protecting DON assets, people, and missions abroad. https://t.co/68PIsQ65yj

#NCIS Special Agents led the investigation that uncovered a serial sextortion offender & identified nearly 2 dozen victims across multiple states. Former Marine Anthony Fritzinger has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/ej1yY1Q7mX #JusticeServed https://t.co/9mJyJbpm7n

In support of @USNorthernCmd’s southern border mission, #NCIS Special Agents deployed aboard guided-missile destroyers USS Gravely, USS Stockdale & USS Cole—providing law enforcement & counterintelligence capabilities at sea. 📰 https://t.co/fJhRlF2T5v #MaritimeSecurity https://t.co/C7qT7m8QpC

#NCIS supported USS Somerset’s recent port visit to Manzanillo, Mexico, alongside @USNavy, U.S. Embassy personnel & host nation partners. Through threat briefs, port assessments & security coordination, NCIS ensured a safe visit w/ zero incidents. #MissionReady #ForceProtection https://t.co/OrnHxRitIq

The #NCIS ESD K9 Program is growing fast. SA Lawhorn & K9 Jill, our 1st grads, now support train-the-trainer efforts. These elite dogs detect hidden electronics—reinforcing criminal, CI, cyber, & insider threat ops. #ESDK9 #MissionReady https://t.co/SHDADFknaN

Birthday cards for Frank may be sent to: Frank S. Wright Stockton Marine Corps Club PO BOX 691045 Stockton, CA 95269-1045 Photo credit: Frank Wright and Tim Ulmer #CardsForFrank

Frank hopes to receive 100,000 birthday cards as part of an effort to inspire our youngest generation to learn about the courage and sacrifice of the service members who fought in WWII. Thank you Frank for your service and a life well lived!

NCIS wishes a very happy 100th birthday to WWII Marine vet Frank S. Wright, who joined the @USMC to serve his country in 1942 at 16 years old. As a Raider, he fought in Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Guam, and Iwo Jima, resulting in him being awarded the Purple Heart. https://t.co/Kzp21IiHsg

#IndependenceDay reminds us of the vision, courage, determination, and sacrifices required of those who fought for our nation’s freedom and its founding principles. NCIS is proud to protect those who protect us. #missionready #protectingtheforce https://t.co/dKsxibr8qC

#NCIS-led FPD Panama is advancing U.S. deterrence through strategic engagement, force protection ops & real-time coordination with Panama Canal partners. 🤝Joint ops during #ContinuingPromise2025 🤝Enhanced host-nation security ties 🤝Strengthened posture at a global chokepoint https://t.co/84xl0CMBXy

An #NCIS and HSI investigation led to a @USNavy Reserve Sailor pleading guilty to bribing an employee at NAS Jacksonville to obtain DoD IDs for unauthorized individuals, including a Chinese national. 🔗Full Story: https://t.co/wzENL1QLcX #LawEnforcement #Security @HSI_HQ https://t.co/xfT3MDm6rl

“NCIS and the Department of the @USNavy remain committed to working with the @FBI to root out any attempts to compromise the DON’s critical warfighting and shipbuilding capabilities,” said NCIS Director Omar Lopez. #protectingthewarfighter #StrongerTogether

#NCIS & @FBI arrested 2 Chinese nationals on Friday for conducting clandestine intelligence tasks targeting @USNavy installations & personnel while also recruiting other military members to carry out tasks on behalf of the PRC. Cc: @FBIDirectorKash https://t.co/VnadjE6T9X https://t.co/y9luL5CSMn

(cont.) worth an estimated $110M. These interdictions represent successful international cooperation to expose, deter, & degrade transnational criminal organizations and prevent the flow of illicit narcotics from reaching the U.S. southern border.

Last week, an NCIS agent embarked on the Cole supported an interdiction that resulted in the seizure of 511 kgs of cocaine in the Caribbean. This week, an NCIS agent embarked on the Sampson supported an interdiction resulting in the seizure of approx. 3,600 kgs of cocaine (cont.)

#NCIS Special Agents continue to provide critical LE expertise while embarked on the @USSCole and the @USSSampson as they conduct maritime operations focusing on border security and counternarcotics efforts in the @USNORTHCOM AOR. #MaritimeSecurity #MissionReady https://t.co/89piAKtyWA

#NCIS K9 Jill & SA Lawhorn visited @KellamHigh in VA Beach to brief biology students on the NCIS mission & demo K9 search skills. A great blend of science, security & outreach! #K9Jill #ESDK9 #STEMEducation #MissionReady https://t.co/3rPCLiGySC

#NCIS recently supported a multi-agency missing child rescue op in Jacksonville, FL, helping recover 6 endangered kids—some trafficked or exploited. #HumanTrafficking #MissingChildren #DOD @DeptofDefense @USNavy @USMC https://t.co/HI3IBWqTeD

Pictured here, Deputy Dir. Gregory Scovel sits alongside NCIS leaders as they comb through intelligence from various sources to provide up-to-the-minute reports for dissemination throughout the NCIS enterprise. #ForceProtection #DOD #NCISPartnerships #WarfighterSupport

Out in the field, NCIS personnel assigned to the Middle East Field Office in Bahrain as well as NCIS-led Force Protection Detachment Israel continue to coordinate information flow and aid in the safe evacuation of U.S. dependents.

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