Team Alpha, Part 1/2: The Tip of the Spear | CIA
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The CIA's Covert Presence in Afghanistan
Before 9-11, America had already established a covert presence in the region. A small number of CIA officers maintained contact with the country and their connections with the Mujahedeen. David Tyson was posted to Uzbekistan, Afghanistan's neighbor to the north. An Uzbek speaker like David would be a strong asset for intelligence services operating in Afghanistan.
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