Category Archives: Logistics

Contractors play central role in State-run mission in Iraq

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

Contractors play central role in State-run mission in Iraq Friday – 6/15/2012, 10:04am  ET By Jack Moore @jmooreWFED The State Department entered new ground in Iraq on Jan. 1, taking on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pentagon Extends Kenya, Djibouti Military Support Contract

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

06/11/2012 Pentagon Extends Kenya, Djibouti Military Support Contract The U.S. Dept. of Defense says it awarded a no-bid military facility support contract in Africa as a critical move in support of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Defense Industry Targets $150B Weapons Maintenance Market

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Defense Industry Targets $150B Weapons Maintenance Market July 2012 By Sandra I. Erwin The defense industry’s new favorite acronym: O&S. Operations and support, or operations and sustainment, is military-speak for the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Troop-Supply Bid Faces Scrutiny

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Wall Street Journal June 14, 2012 Pg. 13 Troop-Supply Bid Faces Scrutiny By Nathan Hodge WASHINGTON—The U.S. military is preparing to award its last big contract for feeding troops in Afghanistan,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Defense Industry Targets $150B Weapons Maintenance Market

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Defense Industry Targets $150B Weapons Maintenance Market July 2012 By Sandra I. Erwin The defense industry’s new favorite acronym: O&S. Operations and support, or operations and sustainment, is military-speak for the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US accused of trying to regain Phl bases

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

US accused of trying to regain Phl bases Home Updated June 13, 2012 04:18 PM MANILA, Philippines – The United States is making use of private contractors to re-establish and re-activate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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USA: Fixed-Wing Transport Contracts for the Central Asian Front

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

USA: Fixed-Wing Transport Contracts for the Central Asian Front Jun 12, 2012 15:35 EDT Latest updates: Over $130M in contracts. Early operations in Afghanistan and Iraq led US combat commanders to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Supplying war in Afghanistan: the frictions of distance

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Supplying war in Afghanistan: the frictions of distance Derek Gregory, 11 June 2012 Subjects: Pakistan has said NATO’s supply convoys can cross the Afghan border so long as America’s drones do… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp International Awarded Contract Valued at up to $198 Million to Provide Operations Support Services to Joint Special Operations Task Force in Philippines

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

press release June 7, 2012, 8:37 a.m. EDT DynCorp International Awarded Contract Valued at up to $198 Million to Provide Operations Support Services to Joint Special Operations Task Force in Philippines… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Schofield-Based Specialist Admits Role In Fuel Scheme

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Honolulu Star-Advertiser June 9, 2012 Pg. B2 Schofield-Based Specialist Admits Role In Fuel Scheme By Nelson Daranciang A 25-year-old Schofield Barracks soldier pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to bribery for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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