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    Afghan forces arrest Briton over illegal arms

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    Afghan forces arrest Briton over illegal arms AK-47 weapons seized from two Britons along with their Afghan driver and interpreter are presented to the media in Kabul, Afghanistan. (file photo) Sat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    A giver in a world filled with takers

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    A giver in a world filled with takers Posted: Sunday, January 12, 2014 7:00 am The Editorial Board This world was a better place with Lee McCubbins in it. The same… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Defense Department Statement to ABC News Regarding SIGAR Reports

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    Defense Department Statement to ABC News Regarding SIGAR Reports By Lee Ferran @leeferran Dec 31, 2013 9:16am [In response to a request for comment on ABC News’ recent report “Top 6… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Thrilled to be coming home from Afghanistan, but leaving fellow soldiers ‘bittersweet’

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      Thrilled to be coming home from Afghanistan, but leaving fellow soldiers ‘bittersweet’ (Soldier’s Diary by Maj. Ken Arnold)   Maj. Ken Arnold in front of a truck. (Contributed by Ken… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    When Most U.S. Forces Leave Afghanistan, Contractors May Stay

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    When Most U.S. Forces Leave Afghanistan, Contractors May Stay Tom Bowman November 28, 2013 When Most U.S. Forces Leave Afghanistan, Contractors May Stay A helicopter from the American security contractor DynCorp… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Criminal liability of civilian contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan

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    Criminal liability of civilian contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan Ingrid L. Price Stanford Journal of International Law. 49.2 (Summer 2013): p491. Full Text: I.   INTRODUCTION II.  THE GAPING HOLE: MILITARY CONTRACTORS… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Pentagon Probes Firm On Iran-Rule Violation

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    Pentagon Probes Firm On Iran-Rule Violation By Jay Solomon and Nathan Hodge 24 December 2013 The Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s criminal investigations arm is probing one of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. Embassy in Kabul defends itself against blistering fraud reports

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    U.S. Embassy in Kabul defends itself against blistering fraud reports Embassy and military officials in Afghanistan seek to better highlight their reform efforts in the face of damning SIGAR reports. Jamaluddin,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    $5.4 Million Spent on Inoperable Incinerators; Open-Air Burn Pit Used Instead

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    December 16, 2013 Today, SIGAR released an inspection report finding that $5.4 million was spent on never-used incinerators at FOB Sharana in Afghanistan. The report notes: You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    U.S. Troops Exposed to Afghan Burn Pits After $5.4 Million Incinerators Fail

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    U.S. Troops Exposed to Afghan Burn Pits After $5.4 Million Incinerators Fail As U.S. diplomats wrangle with the Afghan government over terms of troop departures, auditors have reported $5.4 million spent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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