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    A private air force for Afghanistan?

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    A private air force for Afghanistan? By: Military Times   August 2 A private security firm known as Lancaster6 has offered to provide the government of Afghanistan with a “turnkey air… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Blackwater founder says contractors in Afghanistan wouldn’t be mercenaries

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    Blackwater founder says contractors in Afghanistan wouldn’t be mercenaries August 8, 2017, 8:31 AM|President Trump has so far rejected the advice of his national security adviser for the next steps in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Are Mercenaries Really a Cheaper Way of War?

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    Are Mercenaries Really a Cheaper Way of War? By David A. Graham The Atlantic Read bio August 9, 2017 The founder of Blackwater says privatizing the 16-year war could save taxpayer money.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Blackwater founder brings up colonization in discussing ideal U.S. policy in Afghanistan

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    Blackwater founder brings up colonization in discussing ideal U.S. policy in Afghanistan “Not that I’m advocating a colonization of Afghanistan…” Annabel Thompson Aug 8, 2017, 2:58 pm CREDIT: Screenshot/MSNBC   Erik… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Blackwater founder proposes sending contractors for $600 a day to Afghanistan

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    Blackwater founder proposes sending contractors for $600 a day to Afghanistan By Jim Verchio| August 8th, 2017|Military News|27 Personnel taking part in handgun training at Academi’s training facility in rural North… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Pentagon to Bannon’s Blackwater Buddy Erik Prince: GTFO

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    Private Parts Pentagon to Bannon’s Blackwater Buddy Erik Prince: GTFO The world’s most notorious mercenary chief is trying to sell the Trump administration on a plan to privatize America’s longest war.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Sen. McCaskill August 7, 2017 letter to SecDef Mattis

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    Sen. McCaskill August 7, 2017 letter to SecDef Mattis     You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Trump White House weighs unprecedented plan to privatize much of the war in Afghanistan

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    Trump White House weighs unprecedented plan to privatize much of the war in Afghanistan Jim Michaels, USA TODAY Published 10:59 a.m. ET Aug. 8, 2017 | Updated 11:49 a.m. ET Aug.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Blackwater Founder’s ‘Disturbing’ Plan To Privatize Afghan War Gains Ground

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    Blackwater Founder’s ‘Disturbing’ Plan To Privatize Afghan War Gains Ground Erik Prince appears eager to capitalize on conflict within the Trump administration, and his recent moves indicate that he sees a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    No More Private Wars

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    Aug. 8 2017 4:49 PM No More Private Wars The U.S. can’t make the mistake of outsourcing the fight in Afghanistan to contractors. By Phillip Carter This file picture dated July… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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