Monthly Archives: April 2014

Navy dolphin trainer drowns in San Diego Bay

Navy dolphin trainer drowns in San Diego Bay April 30, 2014 17:31 GMT SAN DIEGO (AP) — Authorities say a contractor with a Navy program that trains dolphins and sea lions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US Army looking for air services contractors

US Army looking for air services contractors Written by Oscar Nkala, Wednesday, 30 April 2014 The US Army has issued a pre-solicitation notice seeking the services of a private military contractor… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Tales from the inside: drugs and disorder at G4S’s prison of the future

Tales from the inside: drugs and disorder at G4S’s prison of the future Oakwood was to be the blueprint for a new generation of big, cheap jails, yet it has been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Fresh details revealed of growing tensions before deadly Manus riot

Fresh details revealed of growing tensions before deadly Manus riot • Exclusive: power cuts and food delays partly blamed • Presence of local guards was ‘an aggravation’ • PNG police dog… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Why I chose to become a security officer on Manus Island

Why I chose to become a security officer on Manus Island Working with refugees, I heard some of the most horrific and tragic of stories. The death of Reza Barati deeply… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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SIGAR April 2014 Quarterly Report to Congress

SIGAR April 2014 Quarterly Report to Congress Today, SIGAR released its April 2014 Quarterly Report to Congress. The report highlights the threat corruption poses and provides an overview of the Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghanistan Corruption Fostered by U.S., Pentagon Found

Afghanistan Corruption Fostered by U.S., Pentagon Found By Tony Capaccio Apr 29, 2014 7:40 PM ET Related Afghanistan Corruption Report The U.S. government “created an environment that fostered corruption” in Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The mercenary moniker: Condemnations, contradictions and the politics of definition

The mercenary moniker: Condemnations, contradictions and the politics of definition. Authors:Ettinger, Aaron1 Source: Security Dialogue. Apr 2014, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p174-191. 18p. Document Type: Article Abstract: Despite considerable efforts, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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2 former Navy SEALs dead on ship died of drugs

2 former Navy SEALs dead on ship died of drugs Last Updated: Tue, Apr 29, 2014 19:46 hrs Seychelles police say a mixture of heroin and alcohol caused the deaths of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Supreme Group Gets $262M Contract to Support SPV Operations on Guam

Supreme Group Gets $262M Contract to Support SPV Operations on Guam Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 April 2014 18:59 Written by News Release Tuesday, 29 April 2014 18:44 Reston, Virginia -(April… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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