Monthly Archives: March 2012

Subcontracting Out War

Subcontracting Out War By Mark Thompson | @MarkThompson_DC | March 30, 2012  There have been times since 9/11 when there have been as many contractors working for the U.S. military in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Lawmakers Wary Of Early Findings From Afghan Audit

National Journal Daily AM March 30, 2012 Lawmakers Wary Of Early Findings From Afghan Audit By Sara Sorcher The leaders of a House Oversight and Government Reform panel showed their impatience… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Excerpt from March 14 2012 JO ANN ROONEY statement

PREPARED STATEMENT OF THE HONORABLE JO ANN ROONEY ACTING UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS BEFORE THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE MARCH 14, 2012 …   Inventory… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Lawmakers challenge limit on Defense employment

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 03/28/2012 Lawmakers challenge limit on Defense employment By Eric Yoder At a time when cuts in federal jobs are being considered on Capitol Hill, a group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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But That Is Another Story

  David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ But That Is Another Story Posted: 03/30/2012 5:13 pm Hmm, perhaps the private military and security (PMSC) industry is right;… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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ACADEMI Joins ‘100,000 Jobs Mission’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT John Procter Gibraltar Associates, LLC +1 (703) 587-9967 ACADEMI Joins ‘100,000 Jobs Mission’ Mission aims to help veterans match military specialties to open jobs with U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Cost of security in Afghanistan to rise sharply – report

Cost of security in Afghanistan to rise sharply – report By Jennifer Rowland Thursday, March 29, 2012 – 8:43 AM Words of warning: The acting Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Federal Eye: Keeping Tabs On The Government

Washington Post March 29, 2012 Pg. B4 Federal Eye: Keeping Tabs On The Government Regarding Defense… At a time when cuts in federal jobs are being considered on Capitol Hill, a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says

U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says By Ernesto Londoño, Published: March 28 KABUL — The cost of providing security for U.S. development work in Afghanistan will increase sharply… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes

Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes Defendant Worked in Afghanistan Supporting U.S. Military Effort U.S. Attorney’s Office March 28, 2012 Northern District of Georgia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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