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    Little America: An Afghan town, an American dream and the folly of for-profit war

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    Little America: An Afghan town, an American dream and the folly of for-profit war By David Rohde May 31, 2012 American officials inspect a field in Helmand, 1960s Eight years ago,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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”

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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