JMWAVE: The Secret Cold War CIA Station in Miami

JMWAVE headquarters in Miami, c. 1961. Central Intelligence Agency photo Forget James Bond or Miami Vice—true tropical intrigue springs from the fascinating tale of JMWAVE. Known alternatively as JM/WAVE or JM WAVE, this covert CIA station orchestrated pivotal intelligence operations between 1961 and 1968. Its headquarters lay in Building 25 at the former Naval Air Station Richmond in…

Catch and Cook Delicious King Mackerel

By Freddy Fusco Frederick Carl Fusco Jr. is a lifelong outdoorsman passionate about conservation, hunting, fishing, and traditional survival skills. He grew up in North Carolina, where he honed his woodsmanship skills by charting rugged trails with map and compass and by immersing himself in off-grid survival situations. After four years of outdoor adventures in…

MI5: Britain’s Domestic Intelligence Agency

A view of Thames House and Lambeth Bridge, London, looking across the river. Security Service – MI5 Thames House Image Gallery. Headquartered in Thames House, MI5, formally known as the Security Service, is a linchpin of the UK’s intelligence community and is globally recognized for its vital role in protecting the nation. Its operations, veiled in secrecy, are aimed at combating…

Sit and Be Fed

“Incline your ear, and come unto Me: hear, and your soul shall live.” — Isaiah 55:3 The house of God is rich with mercy, prophecy, and wisdom—sit still, listen well, and let your soul be fed. —D. + + + Mercy has brought you here, not by your own merit, but by the kindness of…

Ian Fleming’s Commandos: The 30 Assault Unit

British sailors and British and American Army soldiers on the beach near Algiers in Operation Torch, November 1942. Operation Torch marked the 30AU’s first major success and demonstrated its potential as a specialized intelligence force. Royal Navy official photographer – Hampton, J A (Lt). From collections of the Imperial War Museums. Ian Fleming, best known…