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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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    U.S Army Overcharged on Afghan Radio Parts, Audit Finds

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    U.S Army Overcharged on Afghan Radio Parts, Audit Finds By Tony Capaccio Dec 16, 2013 12:00 AM ET 6 Comments The biggest supplier of combat radios for Afghan security forces overcharged… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghan Watchdog Sinks Teeth in New Target: Its Own Shaky Future

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    Afghan Watchdog Sinks Teeth in New Target: Its Own Shaky Future BY Dan Lamothe DECEMBER 11, 2013 – 05:31 PM Share + 24 Shares Since former prosecutor John Sopko took over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘Shadow Company’ documentary

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    Published on Apr 9, 2013 Uninterrupted upload of the ‘Shadow Company’ documentary. Film provides background and history of the modern private security firms that operated in conflict zones such as Africa,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Vietnam Vet, 71, Working As Contractor In Afghanistan

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    Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Vietnam Vet, 71, Working As Contractor In Afghanistan Jeff Traylor (center), a 71-year-old contractor in Afghanistan, is flanked by two servicemen. (Jeff Traylor) You’ve not doubt heard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Loss in Afghanistan felt deeply in Pungo

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    Loss in Afghanistan felt deeply in Pungo 1 of 3 photos: Joe and Kathleen “Kitti” Pernell were married for nine years. She was killed during a rocket attack on Bagram Airfield… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghan Subcontractor Loses Bid to Free Funds

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    Monday, December 02, 2013 Afghan Subcontractor Loses Bid to Free Funds By DAN MCCUE (CN) – A military subcontractor accused of defrauding the government out of $77.9 million failed to persuade… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    As U.S. Draws Down in Afghanistan, Role Continues for Private Security Firms

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    As U.S. Draws Down in Afghanistan, Role Continues for Private Security Firms By Eric Auner, on 13 Dec 2013, Trend Lines The sacrifices of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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