CIA Acknowledges The Spy Who Saved Hamid Karzai’s Life

Photo: As the CIA celebrated its 70th anniversary on Monday, it gave out the Trailblazer award to Greg Vogle, a recently retired CIA officer who reportedly saved the life of Hamid Karzai in 2001. (CIA)

Washington Post: The CIA acknowledges the legendary spy who saved Hamid Karzai’s life — and honors him by name

Up until Monday, the CIA had never publicly released the full name of its legendary spy. Even former director George Tenet couldn’t completely identify him for his 2007 best-selling memoir, “At the Center of the Storm,” which reveals only his first name and last initial: Greg V.

Within the halls of Langley and in the pages of prominent newspapers, Greg V. enjoyed his fair share of lore. When the U.S. military accidentally bombed the location of Hamid Karzai in December 2001, it was Greg V. who reportedly dove on top of the future Afghan president, saving his life.

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Update: CIA Honors Officer Who Saved Karzai’s Life (Newsweek).

WNU Editor: This CIA agent has certainly lived an interesting life.