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    Manchin, federal official decry wasteful military spending

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    August 29, 2012 Manchin, federal official decry wasteful military spending By Paul J. Nyden CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal inspector general joined Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Wednesday to complain about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Cost Before Hearts and Minds – Private Security in Afghanistan

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    Cost Before Hearts and Minds – Private Security in Afghanistan 30 August 2012 One argument for relying on contractors in military operations is that they are more cost-effective than regular armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Family’s plea over brother’s plane crash death

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    Keighley News August 23, 2012 Thursday Family’s plea over brother’s plane crash death The family of a soldier turned bodyguard who was killed in a plane crash in Afghanistan more than… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT CHARGING THREE INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATION IN ALLEGED $54 MILLION PROCUREMENT FRAUD, BRIBERY

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    Department of Justice United States Attorney David B. Barlow District of Utah FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MELODIE RYDALCH WEDNESDAY, AUG. 22, 2012 (801) 325-3206 GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT CHARGING THREE INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATION… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Lawsuit: Local Soldier Was Killed by Afghan Security Employee Who Had Made Threats

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    Lawsuit: Local Soldier Was Killed by Afghan Security Employee Who Had Made Threats A Santa Clarita couple is suing a U.S. government contractor after their soldier son was killed by the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan as Third-Party Propagators: Categorizing the Participation of Private Security Companies

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    Student Pulse, 4(08). Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan as Third-Party Propagators: Categorizing the Participation of Private Security Companies August 23, 2012 by Asad L Asad A public good is defined as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Feds Charge Army Officer, 2 Others In Fraud Scheme

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    Yahoo.com August 22, 2012 Feds Charge Army Officer, 2 Others In Fraud Scheme By Paul Foy, Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — An Army Reserve lieutenant colonel and two former Special… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. Boosts Security For Afghan Contractors

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    Wall Street Journal August 22, 2012 Pg. 6 U.S. Boosts Security For Afghan Contractors By Nathan Hodge The U.S. military has added previously undisclosed security measures for contractors in Afghanistan, amid… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private Security Contractor Afghanistan

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    Private Security Contractor Afghanistan Solicitation Number: H92237-12-R-0157 Agency: Other Defense Agencies Office: U.S. Special Operations Command Location: Headquarters Field Assistance Division Note: This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Click here to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. Army Human Terrain Team Report: Afghan National Army and Coalition Forces Partnership in Khost and Paktiya

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    U.S. Army Human Terrain Team Report: Afghan National Army and Coalition Forces Partnership in Khost and Paktiya ANA and CF Partnership in Khost and Paktiya 53 pages February 23, 2012 (U)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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