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    The WARRIOR CLASS: A golden age for the freelance soldier

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    Harper’s Magazine April 2012 Charles Glass is a journalist, author, and publisher who has frequently reported from the Middle East. His most recent book is Americans in Paris: Life and Death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghanistan’s Ban on Private Security Companies: What are the Risks for Private Investors?

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    Afghanistan’s Ban on Private Security Companies: What are the Risks for Private Investors? by Foley Hoag LLP – Corporate Social Responsibility on 4/3/2012 [author: Elizabeth Holland] The month of March marked… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN AFGHANISTAN

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    GAO Reports March 29, 2012 GAO-12-290 MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN AFGHANISTAN The Department of Defense (DOD) reported that it had obligated over $16 billion in fiscal year 2011 for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    LOGCAP-A Contractor Supports COIN Strategy with Hiring Initiative

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    Targeted News Service March 30, 2012 Friday 7:42 PM EST LOGCAP-A Contractor Supports COIN Strategy with Hiring Initiative BAGRAM, Afghanistan The U.S. Army issued the following news release: One of LOGCAP-Afghanistan’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Transcript – Are Changes in Security Policy Jeopardizing U.S. Agency for International Development Reconstruction Projects and Personnel in Afghanistan hearing

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    Federal News Service March 29, 2012 Thursday Hearing of the National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Subject: “Are Changes in Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Lawmakers Wary Of Early Findings From Afghan Audit

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    National Journal Daily AM March 30, 2012 Lawmakers Wary Of Early Findings From Afghan Audit By Sara Sorcher The leaders of a House Oversight and Government Reform panel showed their impatience… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    But That Is Another Story

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      David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ But That Is Another Story Posted: 03/30/2012 5:13 pm Hmm, perhaps the private military and security (PMSC) industry is right;… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Cost of security in Afghanistan to rise sharply – report

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    Cost of security in Afghanistan to rise sharply – report By Jennifer Rowland Thursday, March 29, 2012 – 8:43 AM Words of warning: The acting Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says

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    U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says By Ernesto Londoño, Published: March 28 KABUL — The cost of providing security for U.S. development work in Afghanistan will increase sharply… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes

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    Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes Defendant Worked in Afghanistan Supporting U.S. Military Effort U.S. Attorney’s Office March 28, 2012 Northern District of Georgia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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