Monthly Archives: June 2012

thebigword Appointed by Ministry of Defence to Provide Interpreters for Afghanistan

June 19, 2012, 1:45 a.m. EDT thebigword Appointed by Ministry of Defence to Provide Interpreters for Afghanistan LEEDS, England, Jun 19, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Ministry of Defence has appointed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DynCorp International Advisor and Mentor Supports Afghan National Army Training Course

DynCorp International Advisor and Mentor Supports Afghan National Army Training Course June 19, 2012 at 3:14 pm Under the watchful eye of their instructor, three Afghan National Army (ANA) non-commissioned officers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Local lawmaker calls state leaders to help bring Colbert man’s body back

Updated: 10:46 PM Jun 19, 2012 Local lawmaker calls state leaders to help bring Colbert man’s body back COLBERT, OK-Thursday, we told you about a veteran marine contractor who died while… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) Investor Alert: Investigation over Potential Violations of Securities Laws

CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) Investor Alert: Investigation over Potential Violations of Securities Laws An investigation on behalf of investors of NYSE:CACI shares over possible securities laws violations by NYSE:CACI was announced… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Obama Administration’s Inconsistent Attitude Towards Contractor Support for National Security

The Obama Administration’s Inconsistent Attitude Towards Contractor Support for National Security 15:57 GMT, June 18, 2012 When is it a good idea to use private contractors to perform tasks that are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Boom time over for military service groups

June 17, 2012 2:41 pm Boom time over for military service groups By Carola Hoyos, Defence Correspondent The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have been a boon to US contractors. The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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British Helicopter Search-and-Rescue’s Future: Civilian Contractors

British Helicopter Search-and-Rescue’s Future: Civilian Contractors Jun 18, 2012 11:55 EDT   The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) provide a 24-hour military and civil helicopter… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Bomb kills security contractor in Iraq’s north

Bomb kills security contractor in Iraq’s north June 17, 2012 08:46 GMT %reldate(2012-06-17T08:39:20 BAGHDAD (AP) — A provincial police officer in Iraq says a roadside bomb has killed one security contractor… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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KBR, Guard soldiers due back in court in sodium dichromate case

KBR, Guard soldiers due back in court in sodium dichromate case Published: Sunday, June 17, 2012, 9:05 PM     Updated: Monday, June 18, 2012, 8:49 AM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Spies in Africa’s Skies: New Contractors for the Pentagon

Spies in Africa’s Skies: New Contractors for the Pentagon by Pratap Chatterjee, CorpWatch Blog June 18th, 2012 In 1994, a Turkish couple named Fatih and Emren Ozmen, bought up a nondescript company named… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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