Monthly Archives: July 2016

Editorial: How do we know G4S isn’t prioritizing profits over protection?

Posted on July 29, 2016 by

Editorial: How do we know G4S isn’t prioritizing profits over protection? In 2013, Omar Mateen was working for G4S as security inside the St. Lucie County Courthouse. His credentials were revoked… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp Lands 3 AFCAP IV Task Orders for Transient Aircraft, Base Operation Support

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DynCorp Lands 3 AFCAP IV Task Orders for Transient Aircraft, Base Operation Support Posted By: Jane Edwardson: July 29, 2016In: News, Products & Service Print Email The U.S. Air Force has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Cost to maintain Afghan military vehicles skyrocketed because of Pentagon mistakes, report says

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Cost to maintain Afghan military vehicles skyrocketed because of Pentagon mistakes, report says By Lisa Rein July 29 at 6:00 AM A member of the Afghan security forces stands near an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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July 2016 Quarterly Report

Posted on July 29, 2016 by

Today, SIGAR released its 32nd (July 2016) Quarterly Report to Congress. The report notes: — The opening section, entitled “Power Struggle: Electrifying Afghanistan,” notes that Afghanistan has one of the lowest… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pentagon Chief Sees Role for U.S. Contractors in Rebuilding Iraq, Syria

Posted on July 28, 2016 by

7/27/2016 Pentagon Chief Sees Role for U.S. Contractors in Rebuilding Iraq, Syria By Jon Harper   FORT BRAGG, North Carolina – Contractors could play a major role in efforts to stabilize… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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United States Sues Former Executives of Government Contractor for Making False Claims in Connection with Reconstruction Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq

Posted on July 28, 2016 by

Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 28, 2016 United States Sues Former Executives of Government Contractor for Making False Claims in Connection with Reconstruction Contracts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Torres-Advanced Enterprise Solutions, LLC

Posted on July 28, 2016 by

DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE The decision issued on the date below was subject to a GAO Protective Order. This redacted version has been approved for public release. Decision Matter of:  Torres-Advanced… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Audit of DOD’s $423 million Afghan National Army Vehicle Maintenance Program

Posted on July 28, 2016 by

Audit of DOD’s $423 million Afghan National Army Vehicle Maintenance Program Today, SIGAR published an audit of DOD’s Afghan National Army (ANA) Afghanistan Technical Equipment Maintenance Program (A-TEMP), a program designed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Machiavelli and Cesare Borgia: A Reconsideration of Chapter 7 of The Prince.

Posted on July 24, 2016 by

Machiavelli and Cesare Borgia: A Reconsideration of Chapter 7 of The Prince. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Introduction: The Use of Private Military and Security Companies by the United Nations

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