Category Archives: Afghanistan

New Afghan Force Expands Its Role

Wall Street Journal October 23, 2012 Pg. 13 New Afghan Force Expands Its Role Clients Express Concern as Security Firm Established to Replace Banned Contractors Takes On New Tasks By Nathan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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As Iraq, Afghan wars end, private security firms adapt

As Iraq, Afghan wars end, private security firms adapt October 21, 2012|Peter Apps, Political Risk Correspondent | Reuters (Chris Detrick Reuters, REUTERS) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – On a rooftop terrace blocks from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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As War Nears An End, Our Afghan Translators Are Being Left Behind

TheDailyBeast.com October 21, 2012 As War Nears An End, Our Afghan Translators Are Being Left Behind While the U.S. has spent billions on translators, who often place themselves and their families… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Predator Military Contractors: Privatizing the Drones

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Predator Military Contractors: Privatizing the Drones Posted: 10/18/2012 9:40 am About three and a half years ago I wrote that “One… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Video shows contractors gone wild in Afghanistan

Video shows contractors gone wild in Afghanistan By Kedar Pavgi October 17, 2012 Federal contractors at a covert operations center in Afghanistan violated military orders by abusing alcohol and drugs, risking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Drone-Sourcing? United States Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Inherently Governmental Functions, and the Role of Contractors

The Federal Circuit Bar Journal 2012 – 2013 22 Fed. Cir. B.J. 135 Drone-Sourcing? United States Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Inherently Governmental Functions, and the Role of Contractors NAME: Keric… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The ISAF’s Full Statement

The ISAF’s Full Statement October 16, 2012 STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE FORCE / U.S. FORCES AFGHANISTAN: “The International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan take all allegations of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Statement from Jorge

Statement from Jorge Jorge Scientific Corporation (“Jorge”) took decisive action to correct the unacceptable behavior of a limited number of employees that occurred at an administrative living facility in Afghanistan. You must be logged in to view this content. Click … Continue reading

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Exclusive: Video Shows Drunk, Stoned US Defense Contractors

Exclusive: Video Shows Drunk, Stoned US Defense Contractors By CINDY GALLI, RHONDA SCHWARTZ and BRIAN ROSS (@brianross) Oct. 17, 2012 Cellphone video recorded earlier this year at an operations center of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Watchdog alerts troops in Afghanistan to new IED dangers

Watchdog alerts troops in Afghanistan to new IED dangers By Charles S. Clark October 11, 2012 A watchdog has warned U.S. troops and commanders in Afghanistan of a heightened threat of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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