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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Former Navy SEAL says US policy in Afghanistan has been ‘like a Star Trek cosplay convention’ since 2002
Former Navy SEAL says US policy in Afghanistan has been ‘like a Star Trek cosplay convention’ since 2002 The Blackwater founder blamed ‘half-baked politicians in Washington’ for the potential collapse By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Latest contractor census FY July 2021, contractor support area DoD – USCENTCOM
Latest contractor census FY July 2021, contractor support area DoD – USCENTCOM Post Date: July 25, 2021 | Category: Around the World, General Information BACKGROUND: This report provides Department of Defense… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractors who powered US war in Afghanistan stuck in Dubai
Contractors who powered US war in Afghanistan stuck in Dubai After nearly two decades, the rapid U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has upended the lives of thousands of private security contractors Associated… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Number of Private Contractors in Afghanistan Drops Precipitously as Biden Pushes Withdrawal Plan
Number of Private Contractors in Afghanistan Drops Precipitously as Biden Pushes Withdrawal Plan The Biden administration appears to be racing toward a full withdrawal of military support with no clear plan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Watchdog warns US will repeat mistakes of Afghanistan
Watchdog warns US will repeat mistakes of Afghanistan By Ellen Mitchell – 07/29/21 05:14 PM EDT © Getty Images The independent watchdog created by Congress to scrutinize the war in Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
SIGAR’s 52nd Quarterly Report to Congress, July 30, 2021
Today, SIGAR released its fifty-second Quarterly Report to Congress examining the $144.98 billion U.S. reconstruction effort in Afghanistan. Key points: — Data from U.S. Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) shows that enemy-initiated attacks have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
How to Avert Disaster in Afghanistan
How to Avert Disaster in Afghanistan The least the U.S. can do is offer air support, intel and ensure proper logistics and maintenance contracting. WSJ Opinion: Civil War and ISIS Resurgence… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Management Assistance Report: Improved Guidance and Acquisition Planning is Needed to Reduce the Use of Bridge Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq
Management Assistance Report: Improved Guidance and Acquisition Planning is Needed to Reduce the Use of Bridge Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
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The Risk of Doing the Wrong Thing Perfectly: Monitoring and Evaluation of Reconstruction Contracting in Afghanistan
Today, SIGAR released its latest lessons learned report, The Risk of Doing the Wrong Thing Perfectly: Monitoring and Evaluation of Reconstruction Contracting in Afghanistan. This report examines how reconstruction contracts have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Will Turkey use Syrian mercenaries in Kabul?
Will Turkey use Syrian mercenaries in Kabul? Turkey is allegedly planning to use Syrian fighters in its proposed mission to guard and run Kabul’s airport, but this time recruitment is expected… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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