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    The Petulant Prince of Blackwater

    Weekend Edition August 27-29, 2010 The Petulant Prince of Blackwater By CHRISTOPHER BRAUCHLI Gratitude is a fruit of great cultivation. You do not find it among gross people. Samuel Johnson, ”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Outsourcing a U.S. war: Ugandans in Iraq

    Outsourcing a U.S. war: Ugandans in Iraq August 24, 2010[Translate] by Ann Garrison KPFA News report with Milton Allimadi and Michael Kirkpatrick broadcast Aug. 22, 2010 KPFA 94.1 reports on the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Blackwater Founder Moves To Abu Dhabi, Records Say

    New York Times August 18, 2010 Blackwater Founder Moves To Abu Dhabi, Records Say By James Risen WASHINGTON – Erik Prince, whose company, Blackwater Worldwide, is for sale and whose former… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘Tough Guy’ Judge Leads Judicial Reform Overseas

    http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/tough-guy-us-judge-leads-judicial-reform-overseas/19 592492 ‘Tough Guy’ Judge Leads Judicial Reform Overseas Updated: 7 hours 14 minutes ago Tori Richards Contributor AOL News (Aug. 16) — He’s survived the Vietnam War’s bloodiest battle, faced… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    [AMPMlist] ‘Dogs of war’ threat still haunts SADC

    ‘Dogs of war’ threat still haunts SADC By Felix Njini 13-08-2010 email email email ‘Dogs of war’ threat still haunts SADC WINDHOEK – Threats posed by the operations of private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mission Essential Personnel Wins $492 Million INSCOM

    Omnibus III Contract http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/08/prweb4373854.htm Mission Essential Personnel Wins $492 Million INSCOM Omnibus III Contract The US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) announced on Aug. 5, 2010, that Mission Essential Personnel,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Forecast for LOGCAP Jobs: Continued above average growth

    Forecast for LOGCAP Jobs: Continued above average growth July 29, 2010 – Bruce Diggs The infrastructure supporting the civilian army now slated to wage a war thought from the beginning to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DynCorp International Announces Completion of Acquisition

    by Affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dyncorp-international-announces-completion-of-acquisition -by-affiliates-of-cerberus-capital-management-2010-07-07?reflink=MW_news_stmp July 7, 2010, 2:32 p.m. EDT . Recommend . Post: DynCorp International Announces Completion of Acquisition by Affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management FALLS… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    “Blackwater, Xe, The Killing Machine.

    “Blackwater, Xe, The Killing Machine. Contributed by Warren Adie-Riley (Reporter) Thursday, July 01, 2010 6:19 by: Warren N Adie-Riley July 1, 2010, Blackwater, Xe “The Killing Machine.” Months ago, I blogged… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    USAF Helps The Army Hit The Target

    USAF Helps The Army Hit The Target June 28, 2010: The U.S. Army feels it is prepared to deal with the corruption in Afghanistan, something thought impossible a few years ago.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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