Daily Archives: July 27, 2015

Lawmakers misinformed; troops were supported

Lawmakers misinformed; troops were supported Robert Nicholson 6:05 p.m. PDT July 23, 2015 (Photo: Special to the Statesman Journal) 1 CONNECTTWEETLINKEDIN 5 COMMENTEMAILMORE No trims. Needs “Robert Nicholson / Guest Opinion”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Business One year in, KBR chief is putting plans into action

One year in, KBR chief is putting plans into action … Back in Iraq KBR has also seen its government services work slow in recent years as U.S. military operations began… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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USAF selects Vectrus and DynCorp for $5bn AFCAP IV programme

USAF selects Vectrus and DynCorp for $5bn AFCAP IV programme 30 June 2015 The US Air Force (USAF) has selected Vectrus’ subsidiary Vectrus Systems as a prime contractor for the Air… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Torture Is Bad. So Psychologists Helped the US Redefine It

Nick Stockton Science Date of Publication: 07.27.15. 07.27.15 Torture Is Bad. So Psychologists Helped the US Redefine It Click to Open Overlay GalleryThe restraint chair used to force-feed detainees on hunger… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Triple Canopy Achieves PSC.1 Certification

Triple Canopy Achieves PSC.1 Certification Becomes third Constellis Group company certified July 27, 2015 10:50 ET | Source:Constellis Group RESTON, Va., July 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Triple Canopy, a Constellis… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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`Mercenaries’ for South Sudan war

`Mercenaries’ for South Sudan war Sunday, 26 July 2015 21:35 By Haggai Matsiko South Sudan warring parties Country President Salva Kiiri and his former Vice President Reik Machar, stretching hand to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Exclusive: Military school knew of doctor’s macabre ways for decades

US | Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:03pm EDT Related: U.S. Exclusive: Military school knew of doctor’s macabre ways for decades WASHINGTON | By John Shiffman Medical students prepare to testify before… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Cutting Troops But Letting The Civilian Army Swell

Cutting Troops But Letting The Civilian Army Swell By Mackenzie Eaglen 24 July 2015 The Wall Street Journal Another round of pink slips for U.S. troops: On July 9 the Army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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