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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
Northrop Grumman Snags A $782 Million Sole-Source Contract For Afghanistan Communications
NextGov.com June 29, 2012 Northrop Grumman Snags A $782 Million Sole-Source Contract For Afghanistan Communications By Bob Brewin The Air Force on Wednesday quietly disclosed it had awarded a $782 million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghan Phaseout Of Security Firms Draws Concerns
Wall Street Journal June 30, 2012 Pg. 9 Afghan Phaseout Of Security Firms Draws Concerns By Nathan Hodge KABUL—The Afghan government’s plan to phase out private security firms has “increased the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Barrington Hills man killed in Afghanistan
Article updated: 6/22/2012 1:42 PM Barrington Hills man killed in Afghanistan By Eric Peterson A Barrington Hills veteran of both the Chicago Police Department and Vietnam War is being remembered for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Security Contractor Afghanistan
TendersInfo – Contract Awards June 20, 2012 Wednesday Private Security Contractor Afghanistan Contract awarded for private security contractor afghanistan Contract award dollar amount: $347,272.00 Contract award number: H92237-12-C-0217 Contract award date:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Contract Award: Olive Group Wins Federal Contract for “Private Security Contractor Afghanistan”
Contract Award: Olive Group Wins Federal Contract for “Private Security Contractor Afghanistan” DATELINE: WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, June 19 — U.S. Special Operations Command (Other Defense Agencies), Headquarters Field Assistance Division, has awarded… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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He survived two Vietnam tours, Kosovo and Iraq… but Afghanistan insurgent finally killed ex-Chicago cop at 62
He survived two Vietnam tours, Kosovo and Iraq… but Afghanistan insurgent finally killed ex-Chicago cop at 62 By Snejana Farberov PUBLISHED: 12:17 EST, 23 June 2012 Thomas Boyle had spent years… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.S. Awards Afghan Contract To Dubai Firm
Wall Street Journal June 25, 2012 Pg. 8 U.S. Awards Afghan Contract To Dubai Firm Pentagon Chooses New Food Supplier for American Troops in Afghanistan, Amid Billing Dispute With Previous Provider.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Nashua man charged with distributing child pornography while working as a defense contractor in Afghanistan
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Nashua man charged with distributing child pornography while working as a defense contractor in Afghanistan By JOSEPH G. COTE Staff Writer NASHUA – A Nashua man was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
An American Foreign Legion
Gee, why should have the French have all the fun? By that, I mean the French Foreign legion, the venerable French Army unit, exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US to audit Afghan practice of taxing those helping rebuild the country
US to audit Afghan practice of taxing those helping rebuild the country By Associated Press WASHINGTON — A government watchdog is looking into Afghanistan’s practice of taxing U.S. companies involved in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading