Category Archives: Iraq

Ex-CIA Contractor: Iraq Crisis a ‘Failure of US Leadership’

Posted on August 19, 2014 by

Ex-CIA Contractor: Iraq Crisis a ‘Failure of US Leadership’ CBNNews.com Tuesday, August 19, 2014 A new poll shows American opinions on Iraq have shifted a lot in recent weeks. The biggest… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: US Recruits Iraq Security ‘Advisers’

Posted on August 19, 2014 by

Exclusive: US Recruits Iraq Security ‘Advisers’ The US Army looks to beef up its ‘Office of Security Assistance’, despite Barack Obama ruling out sending troops back to Iraq. 6:46pm UK, Tuesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Taxpayer funds spared as judge tosses lawsuit from Iraq war contractor KBR

Posted on August 18, 2014 by

Taxpayer funds spared as judge tosses lawsuit from Iraq war contractor KBR Sen. Ron Wyden, Oregon Democrat, warns that Section 702 programs can amount to warrantless “backdoor searches” of Americans’ communications/… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR asks Supreme Court to determine whether soldiers can sue over war-zone events

Posted on August 18, 2014 by

KBR asks Supreme Court to determine whether soldiers can sue over war-zone events Lawyers for Oregon soldiers said this photo, taken by an Indiana Guard soldier, shows bags of sodium dichromate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Jonathon Cote Memorial Motorcycle Ride Today

Posted on August 17, 2014 by

Jonathon Cote Memorial Motorcycle Ride Today Heather Ly, WGRZ 11:29 a.m. EDT August 17, 2014 (Photo: freecote.com) WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Dozens of riders are taking part in an annual motorcycle ride… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Military Logistics Contracting in Iraq: KBR Base Contracts 2007

Posted on August 16, 2014 by

Home Base Locations Subcontracting Firms by Country Summary Maps Contractor Maps U.S. Military Logistics Contracting in Iraq Project Overview Over the past decade the U. S. military has relied upon hundreds… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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As troops head back to Iraq as ‘advisers,’ more contractors can’t be far behind

Posted on August 14, 2014 by

In the Loop As troops head back to Iraq as ‘advisers,’ more contractors can’t be far behind  By Al Kamen August 14 at 7:00 AM Follow @KamenInTheLoop Displaced Iraqis from the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sex and torture a page turner

Posted on August 10, 2014 by

Sex and torture a page turner London Evening Standard 10 June 2014 SECURITY consultant Lt-Colonel Tim Spicer, Local World newspaper boss David Montgomery and veteran public relations man Brian Basham were… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Veterans; Widow: Burn pits to blame for cancer fatalities

Posted on August 5, 2014 by

Veterans; Widow: Burn pits to blame for cancer fatalities By St. John Barned-Smith 4 July 2014 The cough started during David Thomas‘ last deployment with the U.S. Army. “We thought maybe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Feds Say They Didn’t Suppress Evidence In Blackwater Case Share us on: By Brian Mahoney

Posted on August 4, 2014 by

Feds Say They Didn’t Suppress Evidence In Blackwater Case By Brian Mahoney Law360, Washington (July 31, 2014, 6:23 PM ET) — Federal prosecutors on Thursday admitted to a “lapse” after failing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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