Daily Archives: June 20, 2012

Army Forbids Company Co-Owner From Federal Contracts

USA Today June 20, 2012 Pg. 5 Army Forbids Company Co-Owner From Federal Contracts By Tom Vanden Brook and Gregory Korte, USA Today WASHINGTON — The Army has suspended the co-owner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Military Veterans Become Entrepreneurs in Private Security

Military Veterans Become Entrepreneurs in Private Security Wednesday, June 20th 2012 Signal 88 Security was recently named to the G.I. Jobs list of the top 10 percent of the nation’s franchises… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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okay, security cooperation in africa is sketchy: where do we go from here?

okay, security cooperation in africa is sketchy: where do we go from here? 16 Jun Craig Whitlock’s WaPo series on U.S. security cooperation, covert action, and private contractor operations in sub-Saharan Africa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US Outsources Its Africa Spying

US Outsources Its Africa Spying By Spencer Ackerman Email Author June 15, 2012 | 9:30 am Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Lee, commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing’s MC-12 squadron, displays… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Western private military companies are expanding operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Somalia

S.Balmasov: Western private military companies are expanding operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Somalia 19/06/2012 10:33 Western private military and security companies increase the scope of its presence in a number… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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thebigword Appointed by Ministry of Defence to Provide Interpreters for Afghanistan

June 19, 2012, 1:45 a.m. EDT thebigword Appointed by Ministry of Defence to Provide Interpreters for Afghanistan LEEDS, England, Jun 19, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Ministry of Defence has appointed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DynCorp International Advisor and Mentor Supports Afghan National Army Training Course

DynCorp International Advisor and Mentor Supports Afghan National Army Training Course June 19, 2012 at 3:14 pm Under the watchful eye of their instructor, three Afghan National Army (ANA) non-commissioned officers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Local lawmaker calls state leaders to help bring Colbert man’s body back

Updated: 10:46 PM Jun 19, 2012 Local lawmaker calls state leaders to help bring Colbert man’s body back COLBERT, OK-Thursday, we told you about a veteran marine contractor who died while… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) Investor Alert: Investigation over Potential Violations of Securities Laws

CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) Investor Alert: Investigation over Potential Violations of Securities Laws An investigation on behalf of investors of NYSE:CACI shares over possible securities laws violations by NYSE:CACI was announced… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Obama Administration’s Inconsistent Attitude Towards Contractor Support for National Security

The Obama Administration’s Inconsistent Attitude Towards Contractor Support for National Security 15:57 GMT, June 18, 2012 When is it a good idea to use private contractors to perform tasks that are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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