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    On Afghan Odyssey, Gifts to Troops Brave Ambushes, Bombs

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    December 21, 2012, 10:31 p.m. ET On Afghan Odyssey, Gifts to Troops Brave Ambushes, Bombs By MARIA ABI-HABIB The U.S. Post Office has rain, sleet or snow to contend with. Jeff… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Ghost of Contracting Past

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Ghost of Contracting Past Posted: 12/21/2012 3:52 pm There are numerous ways to consider private military and security contractors (PMSC):… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Taliban Say Suicide Bomber Targeted U.S. Company In Kabul

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    Reuters.com December 17, 2012 Taliban Say Suicide Bomber Targeted U.S. Company In Kabul By Hamid Shalizi, Reuters KABUL — Afghanistan’s Taliban movement claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Kabul on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghanistan Seeks Taxes From Contractors to U.S.

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    Updated December 17, 2012, 10:32 p.m. ET Afghanistan Seeks Taxes From Contractors to U.S. By NATHAN HODGE KABUL—Afghanistan has launched tax audits of major contractors to the U.S. military, government officials… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Contracting Under Fire: Lessons Learned in Wartime Contracting and Expeditionary Economics

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    Contracting Under Fire: Lessons Learned in Wartime Contracting and Expeditionary Economics December 18, 2012 • By Todd Harrison and John Speed Meyers Download PDF Expeditionary Economics, a field encompassing the many… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DynCorp Settlement With Army Corps Faces Added Inquiry

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    DynCorp Settlement With Army Corps Faces Added Inquiry By Tony Capaccio – 2012-12-13T21:05:56Z The inspector general for Afghanistan is investigating a contract settlement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    INCIDENT REPORT: AFGHANISTAN – VBIED

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    INCIDENT REPORT: AFGHANISTAN – VBIED LINE 1 – TIME OF REPORT: Morning GMT 17 DEC 2012 LINE 2 UNIT / ORGANIZATION:  Suicide Car Bomber (VBIED) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    US to downscale civilian presence amid Afghan crackdown on security firms

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    Global Insight December 6, 2012 US to downscale civilian presence amid Afghan crackdown on security firms James Brazier With the United States rationalising plans for a long-term civilian presence in Afghanistan,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Spencer Ackerman, a kook gone wild!

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    Spencer Ackerman, a kook gone wild! December 10, 2012 By: Kerry Patton Contracted: America’s Secret Warriors Last week, Spencer Ackerman, a so called National Security writer for Wired’s Danger Room, wrote… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    SAID in Afghanistan

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    December 05, 2012 Plunderers and Prey USAID in Afghanistan by MARK GRAHAM Whatever beneficence USAID has doled out over the years has come with a heavy price for Afghans and a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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