Monthly Archives: December 2016

Scourge of the Gallowglass: for nearly four centuries these sons of Scottish clansmen and Norse raiders dominated the mercenary ranks of feudal Ireland

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

Scourge of the Gallowglass: for nearly four centuries these sons of Scottish clansmen and Norse raiders dominated the mercenary ranks of feudal Ireland Ron Soodalter Military History. 33.2 (July 2016): p64.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Academi Wins Navy Security Force Counterterrorism Training IDIQ

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

Academi Wins Navy Security Force Counterterrorism Training IDIQ Posted By: Dominique Stumpon: December 12, 2016In: News, Products & Service Print Email Academi Training Center has won a potential $10 million indefinite/delivery-indefinite/quantity contract for turnkey… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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War Complicates Contracts, DynCorp Says In FCA Suit

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

War Complicates Contracts, DynCorp Says In FCA Suit By Bryan Koenig Law360, Washington (December 15, 2016, 8:05 PM EST) — What a False Claims Act lawsuit characterizes as the illegal pass-on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Keep the blog going

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

Okay,  Christmas is out of the way and everyone has opened their presents. So now would be the time to think about contributing a few dollars to support this blog. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Is the World Ready for Private Military Companies as Peacekeepers?

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

Is the World Ready for Private Military Companies as Peacekeepers? By Tanya Rohatgi on 01/07/2016 Private contractors can provide immediate relief to a conflict-torn region, but run the risk of damaging… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Han Solo Must Hang

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

Han Solo Must Hang BY: Patrick Nonwhite December 16, 2016 5:00 am His Excellency Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith c/o Imperial Palace, Coruscant, and via hyperwave facsimile. Greetings and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S should be a failed company by now. But the government won’t allow it

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

G4S should be a failed company by now. But the government won’t allow it Despite a litany of failures, most recently losing control of HMP Birmingham, G4S continues to be bailed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UNICEF in Lebanon ends its contracts with G4S

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

UNICEF in Lebanon ends its contracts with G4S Palestinian BDS National Committee on December 23, 2016 0 Comments “Breaking a shackle of Palestinian prisoners”. The United Nations Children’s Fund in Lebanon… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ghost soldiers: the Russians secretly dying for the Kremlin in Syria

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

Thu Nov 3, 2016 | 2:04pm EDT Ghost soldiers: the Russians secretly dying for the Kremlin in Syria A portrait of Russian contractor Maxim Kolganov, who was killed in combat in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russian Restaurateur With Ties to Putin

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russian Restaurateur With Ties to Putin Yevgeny Prigozhin is accused of possessing links to private military force that fought in Ukraine, Syria ENLARGE The U.S. Treasury Department… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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