Daily Archives: January 14, 2014

New security contractor for DOE Oak Ridge receives ‘commendable’ rating

New security contractor for DOE Oak Ridge receives ‘commendable’ rating Posted at 12:30 am January 6, 2014 By John Huotari The Joe L. Evins Federal Building is one of three federal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Triple Canopy Rolls Out Tactical Training Program for Public, Private Sectors; Ignacio Balderas Comments

Triple Canopy Rolls Out Tactical Training Program for Public, Private Sectors; Ignacio Balderas Comments Published by Nicole Fray on December 26, 2013 Ignacio Balderas Triple Canopy has introduced a tactical training… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Prince of logistics: ex-Blackwater chief looks to China-Africa

Prince of logistics: ex-Blackwater chief looks to China-Africa Jan 14, 2014 7:56am by Paul J Davies China is not known for its moral scruples or sensitivity when it comes to investing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DynCorp settles suit over 2007 Black Hawk crash in Italy

DynCorp settles suit over 2007 Black Hawk crash in Italy By Nancy MontgomeryPublished: January 14, 2014 Related U.S. military helicopter crashes in northern Italy, killing 5 Six Black Hawk crash victims… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S and Serco deserve censure for treatment of asylum seekers

14 January 2014, 4.36pm GMT G4S and Serco deserve censure for treatment of asylum seekers On Friday, the National Audit Office released a report detailing its investigation into the COMPASS housing project,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Accountability in War – and Peace

Accountability in War – and Peace  By Patrice McDermott Jan. 10, 2014, 1:31 p.m. As we withdraw our troops, but not our tax dollars, from Afghanistan, we are poised to repeat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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What the World Can Learn From DynCorp

January 14, 2014 What the World Can Learn From DynCorp By David Isenberg In the past, Dyncorp has come in for criticism for its work in Iraq and Afghanistan. While deserved,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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