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- 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: Iraq
Military: Writer bases graphic novel on experiences of brother-in-law, others
Military: Writer bases graphic novel on experiences of brother-in-law, others CHRISTIAN HILL | Staff writer • Published April 17, 2012 Tragedy turned comic book writer Eric Trautmann’s fledging story about a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Companies, Iraq, Shooters
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US Mission Iraq: No Iraqi Visas Issued to USG Security Personnel Since December?
April 16, 2012 1:50 am · 1:50 am US Mission Iraq: No Iraqi Visas Issued to USG Security Personnel Since December? The Iraq Travel Warning dated January 19, 2012 says that “the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Self-Dealing and the War Service Industry, Part II
Self-Dealing and the War Service Industry, Part II Thursday, 12 April 2012 10:25 By Charles M Smith and Dina Rasor, Truthout | News Analysis (Image: Jared Rodriguez / Truthout)In last week’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Contracts, Control, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Iraq, Logistics
Tagged Companies, Control, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Iraq, Logistics
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Self-Dealing and the War Service Industry, Part I
Self-Dealing and the War Service Industry, Part I Thursday, 05 April 2012 09:38 By Charles M Smith and Dina Rasor, Truthout | Solutions (Image: Jared Rodriguez / Truthout) On April 19,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Oral Argument Yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld [Updated]
Hard National Security Choices Oral Argument Yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld [Updated] By Alan Rozenshtein Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 12:05 AM The D.C. Circuit heard oral argument yesterday in Doe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Can the Military Court-Martial Civilian Contractors?: Reflections on the Oral Argument in United States v. Ali
Hard National Security Choices Can the Military Court-Martial Civilian Contractors?: Reflections on the Oral Argument in United States v. Ali By Steve Vladeck Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 12:05 AM Pardon… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Bell Awarded Support Agreement for Iraqi 407s
Bell Awarded Support Agreement for Iraqi 407s Bell Awarded Support Agreement for Iraqi 407s Fort Worth, Texas – Bell Helicopter has been awarded a contract by U.S. Army Contracting Command,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractor Pleads Guilty for Selling Military Equipment on Iraq Black Market
Contractor Pleads Guilty for Selling Military Equipment on Iraq Black Market A former U.S. civilian contractor has pleaded guilty in Northern Carolina for conspiring to steal military generators last year in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Overseas contractor returns to challenges
Overseas contractor returns to challenges By NICOLE WESKERNA – nweskerna@shawmedia.com Created: Thursday, April 12, 2012 5:30 a.m. CDT Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012 12:11 p.m. CDT Scott Joyner, pictured at Hopkins Park on Wednesday, wears… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Former Employee of Government Contractor Sentenced in Oklahoma for Child Pornography Offense
Former Employee of Government Contractor Sentenced in Oklahoma for Child Pornography Offense U.S. Department of Justice April 11, 2012 Office of Public Affairs (202) 514-2007/TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON—A former employee of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading