April 11, 2024 OSI’s ‘Man in Paris’ honored with Hall of Fame Recognition Special Agent Rene Georges Pichard, a longtime liaison between the United States and France, was honored during a Hall of Fame Recognition Ceremony at the Air Force Memorial April 8, to commemorate his decades of service.
April 8, 2024 OSI honors ‘trailblazers’ during Women’s History Month luncheon The Office of Special Investigations held its second annual Women’s History Month luncheon March 28, a gathering intended to honor and recognize pioneers in the fight for equity, diversity and inclusion within the military community.
March 19, 2024 OSI Det. 522 lauded by Türkiye’s U.S. Ambassador amid regional tensions The U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye praised OSI Det. 522 Special Agents Dec. 12, 2023, for their role strengthening U.S. Consulate security in Adana during a time of regional tensions.In all, U.S. Ambassador Jeffry L. Flake awarded personalized recognition certificates to 26 officers, Airmen and civilian
March 11, 2024 OSI PJ secures X-37B space mission The Office of Special Investigations, Office of Special Projects, or PJ, were unsung heroes thanks to their counterintelligence activities and security efforts following a recent landmark Space Force launch.
Feb. 26, 2024 OSI's 'France 101': Two-week course into French language, culture OSI Special Agents and French law enforcement services embarked on a groundbreaking training initiative, marking a significant step in bolstering U.S.-France relations through cultural and linguistic immersion. The two-week initiative, dubbed France 101, was tailored to blend language education with
Feb. 9, 2024 In memoriam: Col. Tara Lunardi, OSI’s deputy commander It is with profound sadness and deep respect for a remarkable colleague that we announce the passing of Col. Tara R. Lunardi, the Deputy Commander of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, who died peacefully Feb. 7, 2024, following a valiant battle against cancer. She was 48. Col. Lunardi
Jan. 16, 2024 OSI agent earns medal following heroic autobahn rescue It was just another day for Special Agent Joe Fernandez when the familiar blur of the autobahn, known for its high speeds, gave way to an unexpected halt. As he joined the road, the OSI Det. 518 investigator was met with a standstill of vehicles and plumes of dark smoke unfurling into the morning
Dec. 27, 2023 History made: OSI tops $1 billion in fraud recoveries in 2023 The Office of Special Investigations made history in 2023 after recovering a staggering $1 billion in fraud cases – the highest annual financial recovery since the organization's inception in 1948.
Dec. 27, 2023 OSI’s Year in Review: 2023 2023 was a landmark year for the Office of Special Investigations, from historic leadership changes to commemorating 75-years as an agency, all while continuing global and domestic efforts in maintaining security and stability.
Dec. 18, 2023 OSI's holistic approach to mental wellness, holiday stress For the Office of Special Investigations, an agency where law enforcement intersects with military service, resiliency is not just a concept but an element of mission readiness. As the holiday season approaches, traditionally a time of heightened stress, the importance of mental health increases and