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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Keeping the wheels rolling, civilians play a key role
Keeping the wheels rolling, civilians play a key role Story by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – When the most advanced Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicles roll… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Logistics
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Ex-Blackwater executives finger CIA in weapons trial
Ex-Blackwater executives finger CIA in weapons trial Under fire In 2005, five Blackwater executives presented guns to King Abdullah II when he visited the contractor’s headquarters in Moyock, N.C. Later, they… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
ManTech Awarded Five-Year Contract with a $2.85 Billion Ceiling to Continue Sustainment of U.S. Military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Family of Vehicles (FoV)
press release June 1, 2012, 1:01 p.m. EDT ManTech Awarded Five-Year Contract with a $2.85 Billion Ceiling to Continue Sustainment of U.S. Military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Family of Vehicles… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Cummings Introduces Legislation to Reform Defense Base Act Insurance Program
Cummings Introduces Legislation to Reform Defense Base Act Insurance Program Washington, DC (June 6, 2012) —Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, introduced legislation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DynCorp to Provide Operations Support Services to Joint Special Operations Task Force in Philippines
DynCorp to Provide Operations Support Services to Joint Special Operations Task Force in Philippines Contract Valued at up to $198 Million 10:31 GMT, June 8, 2012 FALLS CHURCH, Va. | Naval… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
ACADEMI — ex-Blackwater — Boosts State Dept Business, Eyes Acquisitions: EXCLUSIVE
ACADEMI — ex-Blackwater — Boosts State Dept Business, Eyes Acquisitions: EXCLUSIVE By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr. Published: June 8, 2012 ARLINGTON, VA: How confident is the new management at private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Man killed by security guard at Offutt gate
Man killed by security guard at Offutt gate The Associated Press Posted : Tuesday Jun 5, 2012 13:52:24 EDT OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Air Force officials say a security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UK govt to be quizzed over Olympics security firm’s links to W Bank settlements
UK govt to be quizzed over Olympics security firm’s links to W Bank settlements Saturday, 09 June 2012 By Al Arabiya In the upcoming next week session of the British parliament,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Blackwater Appeal — What Does This Mean for the Accountability of Private Military Firms?
Natasha Kuilak Mellersh Author of tashalaw, a weekly legal blog GET UPDATES FROM Natasha Kuilak Mellersh U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Blackwater Appeal — What Does This Mean for the Accountability of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Don’t listen to what G4S say. Look at what they do
Laurie Penny: Don’t listen to what G4S say. Look at what they do The security company will be patrolling the London Olympics with more than 10,000 agents Laurie Penny Friday 08… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading