Category Archives: Afghanistan

$18.5 Million Prison Renovation Remains Incomplete

Posted on October 28, 2014 by

Today, SIGAR released an inspection of the Pol-i-Charkhi Prison, Afghanistan’s largest correctional facility. The report notes: –More than 5 years after renovation began, Pol-i-Charkhi prison has not been completed, and the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Chairman Menendez Releases Report on “Afghanistan in Transition: The U.S. Civilian Presence and Assistance Post-2014”

Posted on October 27, 2014 by

Chairman Menendez Releases Report on “Afghanistan in Transition: The U.S. Civilian Presence and Assistance Post-2014” Press Contact:  adam_sharon@foreign.senate.gov Monday, October 27, 2014 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US-Afghan Security Agreement: Potential Implications for Contractors

Posted on October 22, 2014 by

Professionals Andrew D. Irwin Michael J. Navarre Related Practices Government Contracts International Regulation & Compliance US-Afghan Security Agreement: Potential Implications for Contractors October 20, 2014 On September 30, 2014, the new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Goldmine A Critical Look at the Commercialization of Afghan Demining

Posted on October 17, 2014 by

Goldmine  A Critical Look at the Commercialization of Afghan Demining  For paper click above link You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Bilateral Security Agreement Could Mean Afghan Tax Relief for U.S. Contractors posted on:

Posted on October 13, 2014 by

Bilateral Security Agreement Could Mean Afghan Tax Relief for U.S. Contractors posted on: Sunday, October 12, 2014 Yesterday the White House announced the signing of a Bilateral Security Agreement (“BSA”) between the United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The dirty secret about Obama’s Afghan plan

Posted on October 10, 2014 by

The dirty secret about Obama’s Afghan plan Kashmir Monitor 1 June 2014 Copyright 2014. The Kashmir Monitor WASHINGTON, June 1 — News coverage of President Barack Obama‘s speech at West Point… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Company wins new contracts despite federal probe

Posted on October 9, 2014 by

Company wins new contracts despite federal probe Oct. 9, 2014 – 09:00AM   | Lynn Tilton is the founder of the private equity firm Patriarch Partners, which owns MD Helicopters of Mesa,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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New Day for Private Security in Afghanistan

Posted on October 9, 2014 by

New Day for Private Security in Afghanistan Paul McLeary   The US Central Command and US Forces Afghanistan are on the lookout for a private security contractor that might be able… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp Targeted with $150 Million Fraud Claim for Northrop Subcontract

Posted on October 4, 2014 by

DynCorp Targeted with $150 Million Fraud Claim for Northrop Subcontract 10/3/2014 by Steve Kardell | Whistleblower Law for Managers Contact Two employees have filed a lawsuit against DynCorp International Inc., a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-FBI agent headed to trial in Afghan scheme involving former soldiers

Posted on September 29, 2014 by

Ex-FBI agent headed to trial in Afghan scheme involving former soldiers Sep. 28, 2014 – 02:35PM   | Retired FBI agent Robert G. Lustyik Jr., leaves federal court in Salt Lake City… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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