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Air Force Turns to Supersonic Mercenaries

BOOM TIME 01.20.15 Air Force Turns to Supersonic Mercenaries The ‘smallest Air Force in history’ is dealing with more missions than ever. So the flyboys are calling in the military contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Five Corporations You’ve Never Heard of Are Making Millions From Mass Incarceration

Five Corporations You’ve Never Heard of Are Making Millions From Mass Incarceration Monday, 19 January 2015 09:47 By James Kilgore, Truthout | News Analysis (Image: Money cuffs via Shutterstock)Likely the most… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private jails much cheaper, says SERCO

Private jails much cheaper, says SERCO Daniel Emerson and Amanda Banks January 19, 2015, 5:17 am Privatisation has shaved 20 to 30 per cent off British Government jail costs, multinational operator… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Courts security left to chance

News Courts security left to chance Daily Telegraph EXCLUSIVE: AMY DALE CHIEF COURT REPORTER 13 January 2015 CUTS to the number of court sheriffs in NSW have meant their role is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Definitions of “Inherently Governmental Function” in Federal Procurement Law and Guidance

Definitions of “Inherently Governmental Function” in Federal Procurement Law and Guidance Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney December 23, 2014 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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The Invisible Army

The Invisible Army   You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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The globalization of military logistics

The globalization of military logistics By Schverak, Christine M. Army Sustainment May 1, 2010 The United States, in its ninth year of combat operations in Southwest Asia, employs at least one… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Offshoring the Army: Migrant Workers and the U.S. Military

Offshoring the Army: Migrant Workers and the U.S. Military Darryl Li ABSTRACT Long-running debates over military privatization overlook one important fact: Te U.S. military’s post-2001 contractor workforce is composed largely of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Secretive Private Intelligence Contractors Need Better Oversight

Michael GermanJanuary 8, 2015 Secretive Private Intelligence Contractors Need Better Oversight Contractors Commentary Rethinking Intelligence Editors Note: “Rethinking Intelligence” is a project of the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military Contractors, the New Peacekeepers of the 21st Century?

Military Contractors, the New Peacekeepers of the 21st Century? by Amit R. Saksena December 31, 2014 via YoutubeOver the last 20+ years, military and security functions, previously considered inherently state functions,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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