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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Category Archives: Afghanistan
Safety Alert – Threat to U.S, Forces from Lack of Culvert Denial Systems on a Major Highway in Afghanistan
SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR AFGHANISTAN RECONSTRUCTION Main: 703-545-6000 1550 Crystal Drive, 9′” Floor John F Sopko, Special Inspector General Arlington, V A 22202-4704 www.sigar.mil James N. Mattis, SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractors in War Zones: Not Exactly “Contracting”
Contractors in War Zones: Not Exactly “Contracting” By David Isenberg | October 9, 2012 Marine photo / Lance Cpl. Grant T. Walker Troops don’t pull K.P. — kitchen patrol —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Lured By Promises Of Wealth, F.B.I. Agent Was Drawn Into Fraud Scheme, Prosecutors Say
New York Times October 2, 2012 Pg. 28 Lured By Promises Of Wealth, F.B.I. Agent Was Drawn Into Fraud Scheme, Prosecutors Say By Russ Buettner As he approached retirement this year,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Fears for troops’ care in medical rejig
Fears for troops’ care in medical rejig October 2, 2012 Daniel Flitton SOLDIERS wounded in Afghanistan and returned home will be among thousands of military personnel caught up in a backlash… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military Contractor Sues Civilian Over Raid
Military Contractor Sues Civilian Over Raid By MARLENE KENNEDY FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (CN) – A military contractor says in court that a civilian staged an armed raid on its plant in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Southern Air Files For Bankruptcy Protection
Southern Air Files For Bankruptcy Protection September 28, 2012 US cargo airline Southern Air applied for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, as the company experienced cash shortages because of its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Tribal Warfare
Foreign Policy Magazine Tribal Warfare Why did the Pentagon award a $7 million Afghanistan security contract to this group of Native Americans in Oklahoma? BY JOHN REED | SEPTEMBER 25, 2012… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Civilian contractors caught between negative image and mission requirements
Civilian contractors caught between negative image and mission requirements By Stuart Tiffen, NBC News contributor Scott Dennis, a 42-year-old Air Force veteran, never considered outright retirement after getting out of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military contractor, former Army reservist appear in Utah court on alleged contracting scheme
Military contractor, former Army reservist appear in Utah court on alleged contracting scheme Courts » Boston man arrested Tuesday, but unclear why. By brooke adams The Salt Lake Tribune First Published… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Despite investigation, Leonie can still get contracts
Despite investigation, Leonie can still get contracts by Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY Updated 2d 1h ago WASHINGTON — The military’s top propaganda contractor in Afghanistan is a candidate for new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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