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    Bridging the Gap: Mobilisation Constraints and Contractor Support to US and UK Military Operations

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    Journal of Strategic Studies Bridging the Gap: Mobilisation Constraints and Contractor Support to US and UK Military Operations Eugenio Cusumanoa Author affiliations a International Relations, University of Leiden, The Netherlands Eugenio… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    C3PO’s $6M Suit Over Terminated DynCorp Contract Slashed

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    C3PO’s $6M Suit Over Terminated DynCorp Contract Slashed By Margaret Harding Law360, Washington (February 25, 2015, 3:21 PM ET) — A Texas federal judge on Tuesday pared down a nearly $6.6… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s Controls Over the Contract Management Process for U.S. Direct Assistance Need Improvement

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    Audit Report 02-26-2015 Acquisition Processes and Contract Management The Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s Controls Over the Contract Management Process for U.S. Direct Assistance Need Improvement (Project No. D2014-D000JB-0213.000) DODIG-2015-082… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Fayetteville man killed in Kabul remembered as ‘genuine, down to earth’

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    Fayetteville man killed in Kabul remembered as ‘genuine, down to earth’ Posted January 30 Fayetteville, N.C. — An American contractor who was shot and killed at the Kabul airport Thursday was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Improving the Effectiveness of U.S. Reconstruction Efforts in Afghanistan by Enhancing Oversight and Addressing Key Areas of High Risk

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    Statement for the Record Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs U.S. Senate Improving the Effectiveness of U.S. Reconstruction Efforts in Afghanistan by Enhancing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    SARAH CHAYES / CORRUPTION

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    February 20, 2015 Press Conference USA SARAH CHAYES / CORRUPTION On this edition of the program, host Carol Castiel, Digital Managing Editor of VOA’s Afghan Service Akmal Dawi, and VOA Corruption… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private Insecurity

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    Private Insecurity By admin Posted December 30, 2014 Video: Afghan security contractors undermine the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy. KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — When a commercial convoy hauling supplies for U.S. and NATO bases… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘Indefensible’: Report reveals extent of ‘burn pit’ pollution inhaled by US troops in Afghanistan

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    Armed Forces ‘Indefensible’: Report reveals extent of ‘burn pit’ pollution inhaled by US troops in Afghanistan By Kelley Beaucar Vlahos Published February 14, 2015 Shown here is a burn pit at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Human Cost of the Military’s Toxic Burn Pits

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    The Human Cost of the Military’s Toxic Burn Pits Taxpayers wasted millions to replace open-air burning, but the damage was done by MATTHEW GAULT Jason Dawson joined the Marines in 2003… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Report on $81.9 Million for Incinerators & Use of Burn Pits in Afghanistan

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    Report on $81.9 Million for Incinerators & Use of Burn Pits in Afghanistan Today, SIGAR released its report, “Final Assessment: What We Have Learned From Our Inspections of Incinerators and Use… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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