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    Corruption in Conflict: Lessons from the U.S. Experience in Afghanistan

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    Today, SIGAR released its first lessons learned report. “Corruption in Conflict: Lessons from the U.S. Experience in Afghanistan” examines how the U.S. government understood the risks of corruption, how the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    John F. Sopko on Countering Corruption in Afghanistan

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    John F. Sopko on Countering Corruption in Afghanistan John Sopko,  Sarah Chayes September 14, 2016 Washington, DC 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EST Summary:  Corruption hardly topped the threat list when U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Air Force, Running Low on Drone Pilots, Turns to Contractors in Terror Fight

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    Air Force, Running Low on Drone Pilots, Turns to Contractors in Terror Fight By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT  SEPT. 5, 2016 Photo An Air Force pilot, left, prepared to launch a Predator… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S.-Funded Afghan Hospital Is Expensive, Late And Poorly Built, Report Finds

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    U.S.-Funded Afghan Hospital Is Expensive, Late And Poorly Built, Report Finds September 2, 20164:03 PM ET Rebecca Hersher The Gardez Hospital in Afghanistan’s Paktia province as seen in 2012. The U.S.-funded… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representatives and Oversight Framework Could Be Improved for Contracts in Afghanistan

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    Inspection of $14.6 Million Gardez Hospital

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    Sep. 2, 2016 Today, SIGAR published an inspection report on the $14.6 million U.S.-funded Gardez Hospital. The inspection notes: You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Report: Contractors outnumber U.S. troops in Afghanistan 3-to-1

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    Report: Contractors outnumber U.S. troops in Afghanistan 3-to-1 By: Leo Shane III, August 17, 2016 (Photo Credit: Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Air Force) Defense Department contractors in Afghanistan still outnumber U.S. troops… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private Contractors Left without Escape Plan in Afghanistan

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    Private Contractors Left without Escape Plan in Afghanistan Posted on August 17, 2016 by Denise Simon Circa: The concerns are heightened by the fact that many of those civilians doing the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Department of Defense Contractor and Troop Levels in Iraq and Afghanistan: 2007 – 2016

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    This Is What $150 Million In Taxpayers’ Cash Buys You In Afghanistan

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    War Is Boring We go to war so you don’t have to TFBSO’s Kabul compound. SIGAR photo This Is What $150 Million In Taxpayers’ Cash Buys You In Afghanistan Pictures from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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