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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
Pentagon Probes Firm On Iran-Rule Violation
Pentagon Probes Firm On Iran-Rule Violation By Jay Solomon and Nathan Hodge 24 December 2013 The Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s criminal investigations arm is probing one of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.S. Embassy in Kabul defends itself against blistering fraud reports
U.S. Embassy in Kabul defends itself against blistering fraud reports Embassy and military officials in Afghanistan seek to better highlight their reform efforts in the face of damning SIGAR reports. Jamaluddin,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
$5.4 Million Spent on Inoperable Incinerators; Open-Air Burn Pit Used Instead
December 16, 2013 Today, SIGAR released an inspection report finding that $5.4 million was spent on never-used incinerators at FOB Sharana in Afghanistan. The report notes: You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
U.S. Troops Exposed to Afghan Burn Pits After $5.4 Million Incinerators Fail
U.S. Troops Exposed to Afghan Burn Pits After $5.4 Million Incinerators Fail As U.S. diplomats wrangle with the Afghan government over terms of troop departures, auditors have reported $5.4 million spent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.S Army Overcharged on Afghan Radio Parts, Audit Finds
U.S Army Overcharged on Afghan Radio Parts, Audit Finds By Tony Capaccio Dec 16, 2013 12:00 AM ET 6 Comments The biggest supplier of combat radios for Afghan security forces overcharged… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghan Watchdog Sinks Teeth in New Target: Its Own Shaky Future
Afghan Watchdog Sinks Teeth in New Target: Its Own Shaky Future BY Dan Lamothe DECEMBER 11, 2013 – 05:31 PM Share + 24 Shares Since former prosecutor John Sopko took over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘Shadow Company’ documentary
Published on Apr 9, 2013 Uninterrupted upload of the ‘Shadow Company’ documentary. Film provides background and history of the modern private security firms that operated in conflict zones such as Africa,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Vietnam Vet, 71, Working As Contractor In Afghanistan
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Vietnam Vet, 71, Working As Contractor In Afghanistan Jeff Traylor (center), a 71-year-old contractor in Afghanistan, is flanked by two servicemen. (Jeff Traylor) You’ve not doubt heard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Loss in Afghanistan felt deeply in Pungo
Loss in Afghanistan felt deeply in Pungo 1 of 3 photos: Joe and Kathleen “Kitti” Pernell were married for nine years. She was killed during a rocket attack on Bagram Airfield… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghan Subcontractor Loses Bid to Free Funds
Monday, December 02, 2013 Afghan Subcontractor Loses Bid to Free Funds By DAN MCCUE (CN) – A military subcontractor accused of defrauding the government out of $77.9 million failed to persuade… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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