470th Military Intelligence Brigade- Griffins

🔔🚨 TRAINING EXERCISE at JBSA-RND🚨🔔
We will be holding a training exercise on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at JBSA-Randolph.

Residents on and near the installation may see smoke and hear emergency response sirens. This will be a controlled training exercise.

We appreciate your understanding as we prepare for our upcoming airshow. 

Last week, 717th HHC conducted a focused training day to sharpen essential Soldier skills. Training included weapon familiarization, Mantis laser marksmanship drills, and land navigation — reinforcing readiness, confidence, and mission capability across the formation.

Griffins! We have a few spots left for our Couples Cooking Class. Secure your spot today to enjoy a lovely evening with your spouse and great food! Register here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/c90pgkWhGC

Griffins! This week in history...
🕵️‍♂️ How the 470th CIC Detachment Stopped a Terror Plot
When a bomb injured two U.S. Army officers in Panama in 1945, the 470th CIC Detachment was tasked with the investigation. Their mission was to uncover the truth behind the attack, all while keeping official U.S. interest in Panama's political turmoil under wraps.

An agent from the 470th, responsible for security in the Canal Zone, skillfully cultivated an informant. This critical step unraveled a massive terrorist plot by political exiles, which included plans for more bombings, arson, and even an assassination.

The intelligence gathered directly by the 470th CIC Detachment was the decisive factor. It gave the State Department the evidence needed to act, ultimately preventing further violence and stabilizing a volatile political situation. A textbook example of crucial counterintelligence work!

Check out the full article here: CIC Disrupts Terrorist Plot in Panama (19 FEB 1945): https://www.dvidshub.net/news/558134/

CIC Disrupts Terrorist Plot in Panama (19 FEB 1945) On Feb. 19, 1945, a bomb exploded in the vehicle of two U.S. Army officers in Panama City, Panama. A subsequent Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) investigation of the attack stopped a series of terrorist acts across Panama.

Griffins! On Thursday, America's MIB-T witnessed the Change of Command ceremony for 312th Bravo Company, bidding farewell to CPT Jake Creighton and warmly welcoming incoming Commander, CPT Sammantha Alekseyev. We thank CPT Creighton for his dedicated leadership and service, and we look forward to the continued success of Bravo Company under CPT Alekseyev's command.

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Griffins! Join us for a FREE Couples Cooking Class on March 4th from 5:00 – 7:30pm!

Chef Mary from the Vogel Resiliency Center will guide us through several new recipes, and once the cooking is complete, we’ll sit down together to enjoy great food and even better company.

Spots are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your place: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/c90pgkWhGC

We look forward to cooking and connecting with you!

Griffins! Please join COL Maples and CSM Nguyen in congratulating SGT Davina C. Bray and SPC Chance E. Mariotti of 717th Military Intelligence Battalion for winning the 470th Military Intelligence NCO & Soldier of the Quarter. This board was a multiday event that included an Army Fitness Test, Essay, 6-Mile Ruck March, Warrior Task and Battle Drills, stick lanes, a Proctored Exam, and a formal board with a panel of Command Sergeant Majors and Sergeant Majors, creating a competition designed to challenge NCOs and Soldiers physically and mentally. SGT Bray and SPC Mariotti displayed mastery of Army regulations, Warrior Task, physical fitness, and mental toughness, exemplifying the characteristics and attributes of a Griffin Leader and Soldier.

SGT Bray and SPC Mariotti are prime examples of why the Griffin Brigade is always ready, and the Army’s premier Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater).

Griffins! Please join COL Maples and CSM Nguyen in congratulating all Soldiers who represented the brigade at the 2026 TOP INT Competition in Hawaii. This year’s event brought together 128 elite intelligence professionals from across Multiple Divisions, CORPS, INSCOM, USASOC, and the 75th Ranger Regiment, making it one of the most challenging and competitive fields in the Army.
This year, the brigade proudly sent seven Soldiers to compete—each one exemplifying the discipline, professionalism, and commitment to excellence that define The Griffin Way.
Our formation delivered standout performances:
• SSG Abrahim and SGT Daluz, 717th MI Battalion, earned 1st Place in their intelligence discipline. Their achievement reflects the highest standards of mastery of craft, purposeful training, and precision execution—core elements of The Griffin Way.
• SGT Brothers, also from the 717th MI Battalion, receives an honorable mention for securing 2nd Place in his discipline. His performance demonstrates resilience, technical expertise, and the drive to excel in a highly competitive environment.
To all seven of our competitors: thank you for representing the brigade with pride and embodying The Griffin Way at every step. Your dedication strengthens our formation and sets the example for others to follow.

Congratulations to all, and well done!

Griffins! Check out the safety message ahead of Super Bowl Weekend...

Commander’s Cup (Post #2)