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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Defense Logistics Agency Awards DynCorp International Contract Valued at up to $11.2 Million to Provide Material Handling Equipment and Maintenance Support in Afghanistan
June 03, 2013 03:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time Defense Logistics Agency Awards DynCorp International Contract Valued at up to $11.2 Million to Provide Material Handling Equipment and Maintenance Support in Afghanistan FALLS… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Post-Fordist Military: An Inquiry into the Political Economy of Private Military Companies
The Post-Fordist Military: An Inquiry into the Political Economy of Private Military Companies by Dr. Mark Fulloon You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
An alliance for embassy security
An alliance for embassy security By: Leigh Munsil May 29, 2013 05:31 AM EDT Increased embassy security after the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, appears likely… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Hillary Turned Over Embassy Security to Hired Guns
Hillary Turned Over Embassy Security to Hired Guns June 3, 2013 By Michael Volpe As a US Senator, Hillary Clinton sponsored legislation to ban the US State Department from hiring private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Audit of Bureau of Diplomatic Security Worldwide protective Services Contract – Task Order 5 for Baghdad Movement Security
Audit of Bureau of Diplomatic Security Worldwide protective Services Contract – Task Order 5 for Baghdad Movement Security You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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UK Pursues Another Big Privatization Plan for MoD
UK Pursues Another Big Privatization Plan for MoD Jun. 1, 2013 – 11:40AM | By ANDREW CHUTER LONDON — The final stage in transforming how Britain’s Defence Ministry manages everything… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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PAE buys portion of CSC applied technologies unit
PAE buys portion of CSC applied technologies unit By Marjorie Censer, Published: June 2 E-mail the writer Arlington-based Pacific Architects and Engineers, better known as PAE, said last week it has agreed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Angel Roldan Jr.
Angel Roldan Jr. Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sgt. (1st Sgt) Angel Roldan Jr. was killed Thursday, May 16, 2013, while serving as a military adviser for Dyncorp International in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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White House Backing Down on Contractor Compensation Cap
White House Backing Down on Contractor Compensation Cap May 30, 2013 Updated 5/31/2013 The White House is backing down on its call to significantly reduce the cap on compensation for defense and civilian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Former Kenton officer honored for overseas service
Former Kenton officer honored for overseas service May 31, 2013 | Purchase Image DynCorp International Vice President of Human Resources Michael Warren presents the company’s Purple Star Award to Bethany Benton,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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