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    Ex-Royal Marine shot himself after ‘fearing colleagues would discover his PTSD’

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Ex-Royal Marine shot himself after ‘fearing colleagues would discover his PTSD’ Joe Roberts Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 6:39 pm AFGHANISTAN – JULY 8: British Royal Marines of 45 Commando scramble out… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    John Sopko on the Campbell Conversations

    Published on by David Isenberg

    John Sopko on the Campbell Conversations By Grant Reeher • Mar 28, 2020 Campbell Conversations John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction WRVO Public Media Even accounting for inflation, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DynCorp Gets $95M Task Order for Afghan Air Force Helicopter Logistics Support

    Published on by David Isenberg

    DynCorp Gets $95M Task Order for Afghan Air Force Helicopter Logistics Support Matthew Nelson March 6, 2020 DynCorp International has received a potential five-year, $95M task order under a U.S. Army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    New U.S.-Taliban deal stays silent on private mercenaries in Afghanistan

    Published on by David Isenberg

    New U.S.-Taliban deal stays silent on private mercenaries in Afghanistan 4,098 views •Mar 2, 2020 Democracy Now! Investigative journalist Azmat Khan says there is reason to be skeptical of the new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    If the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, will its military contractors stay? That’s not clear

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Washington Post Feb. 28, 2020 If the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, will its military contractors stay? That’s not clear. Here’s what we know about this invisible army. A soldier walks outside… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    What Does Private Security Mean for Democracy? Lessons from the US in Iraq and Afghanistan

    Published on by David Isenberg

    What Does Private Security Mean for Democracy? Lessons from the US in Iraq and Afghanistan   What Does Private Security Mean for Democracy? Lessons from the US in Iraq and Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Human Cost of Reconstruction in Afghanistan

    Published on by David Isenberg

    The Human Cost of Reconstruction in Afghanistan February 11, 2020 Today, SIGAR released its latest special projects report, The Human Cost of Reconstruction in Afghanistan. The report is believed to be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. Citizen Kidnapped By Taliban Group in Afghanistan

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Exclusive: U.S. Citizen Kidnapped By Taliban Group in Afghanistan   An American contractor was captured by Taliban-aligned militants in Afghanistan last week, triggering a country-wide recovery effort, Newsweek has learned.© Captain… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Raytheon Company

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Raytheon Company B-417524.2,B-417524.3, Dec 19, 2019 Highlights | View Decision Raytheon Company, of Dulles, Virginia, protests the award of a contract to DynCorp International LLC, of McLean, Virginia, under request for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DynCorp International Awarded Security Ministries of Afghanistan Advisory Program (SMAAP) Contract

    Published on by David Isenberg

    DynCorp International Awarded Security Ministries of Afghanistan Advisory Program (SMAAP) Contract Last Updated on January 16, 2020 by DynCorp International McLean, VA – (January 16, 2020) – On August 21, 2019,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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