Category Archives: Afghanistan

Officially In: John F. Sopko – from Law Partner to SIGAR

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

June 4, 2012 2:39 am · 2:39 am Officially In: John F. Sopko – from Law Partner to SIGAR On May 23 President Obama announced the appointment of John F. Sopko as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Keeping the wheels rolling, civilians play a key role

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Keeping the wheels rolling, civilians play a key role Story by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – When the most advanced Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicles roll… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Former sheriff Roden recounts experience in Afghanistan

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June 8, 2012 Former sheriff Roden recounts experience in Afghanistan By David Palmer The Cullman Times The verdict on America’s involvement in Afghanistan may remain undecided, but former Cullman County sheriff… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Troops in Africa needed boots

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

The Virginian-Pilot(Norfolk, VA.) April 29, 2012 Sunday Troops in Africa needed boots. But the gear they got through a Virginia Beach company turned out to be costume-quality and soon fell apart.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghan Minister Threatens To Cut Up Embassy Official Over Scandal With Female Lawyer at Holland & Knight

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

JonathanTurley.org May 25, 2012 Friday 1:03 PM EST Afghan Minister Threatens To Cut Up Embassy Official Over Scandal With Female Lawyer at Holland & Knight The U.S. efforts to pacify the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contract Notice: DOD (Florida) Issues Solicitation for “Private Security Contractor Afghanistan”

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

US Fed News May 28, 2012 Monday 10:19 AM EST Contract Notice: DOD (Florida) Issues Solicitation for “Private Security Contractor Afghanistan” DATELINE: WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, June 9 — DOD, U.S. Special Operations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Maintenance Snafu Grounds Afghan Fleet

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Updated May 25, 2012, 10:28 a.m. ET Maintenance Snafu Grounds Afghan Fleet Air Force Planes Provided by the U.S. Have Been Out of Service for Months, Hindering Development of Kabul’s Military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghan Road Lifelines Blocked By Graft, Kickbacks

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Reuters.com May 26, 2012 Afghan Road Lifelines Blocked By Graft, Kickbacks By Hamid Shalizi, Reuters KABUL May 26–When the Afghan government unveiled plans for a road linking his small village to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Security Contractor Philip Young Is Back Home After 2 1/2 Years In Afghan Prison

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Legal News: Security Contractor Philip Young Is Back Home After 2 1/2 Years In Afghan Prison Fantastic news, and this is the final chapter of this horrible episode that Philip Young… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Investigators want explanation of alleged overbilling in Afghanistan

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Investigators want explanation of alleged overbilling in Afghanistan By Karen DeYoung, Published: May 24 Congressional investigators have given the Defense Logistics Agency and the contractor that provides virtually all food supplies to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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