CIA Memorial Wall
The CIA Memorial Wall is located inside the entrance to the original headquarters building's lobby at the Central Intelligence Agency in Langley, Virginia. It honors CIA employees who died in the line of duty. As of May 21, 2012, there were 103 stars carved into the marble wall, each one representing an officer that gave his or her life for their country. Many officers memorialized on this wall also received the Intelligence Star for their valor in a dangerous situation.
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