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Andrew Hartsog, a WVU history graduate, dedicated his life to making history, most notably during a 23-year career with the CIA as a paramilitary officer. Starting with Team Alpha, the first U.S. group to enter Afghanistan post-9/11, Hartsog’s career was filled with high-stakes missions and clandestine operations, earning him multiple Intelligence Stars and a Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal. Reflecting on his journey, Hartsog credits WVU's ROTC program and his upbringing in West Virginia for shaping his passion for service and national security, values he proudly carried throughout his career and continues to honor today.

Making History in the CIA

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Andrew Hartsog, a WVU history graduate, dedicated his life to making history, most notably during a 23-year career with the CIA as a paramilitary officer. Starting with Team Alpha, the first U.S. group to enter Afghanistan post-9/11, Hartsog’s career was filled with high-stakes missions and clandestine operations, earning him multiple Intelligence Stars and a Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal. Reflecting on his journey, Hartsog credits WVU's ROTC program and his upbringing in West Virginia for shaping his passion for service and national security, values he proudly carried throughout his career and continues to honor today.