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The US military announces another death
Today the US military announced: "BAGHDAD a ' A Multi-National Divisiona 'Baghdad Soldier died, Nov.
White House releases economic impact study: Impact on local economy, Thomson
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS WASHINGTON, D.C. This technical memo describes the likely economic impacts on the local economy of the purchase and modification of the state prison in Thomson, Illinois and its subsequent use by the Department of Defense and the Bureau of Prisons as a federal facility.
Md. Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Attack
A local Special Forces soldier is dead after seeing combat in Afghanistan. Department of Defense agents said Staff Sgt.
Department of Defense: Georgia soldier killed while fighting in Iraq
The Department of Defense says a soldier from Georgia has been killed while fighting in Iraq.
Dubai Air Show encourages partnership, compatible hardware
The Dubai Air Show features Department of Defense aircraft and civilian passenger aircraft Nov.
Palin Book Tour Tests DOD Regulations
Share + Nov 23, 2009 7:17 pm US/Central FORT BRAGG, N.C. 1 of 1 82nd Airborne Sgt.
Marysville Soldier Killed By Suicide Car Bomber In Afghanistan
A Marysville soldier was killed in Afghanistan says the Department of Defense. Staff Sgt.
Investigation Continues Into Fort Hood Shooting
The FBI continues to work closely with the Department of the Army in the joint, ongoing investigation into the tragic events that occurred last Thursday at Fort Hood.
Army Risk Assessment Modeling System
The U.S. Department of Defense and the Army conduct risk assessments to determine safe levels and cleanup target levels for military relevant compounds and to evaluate remediation alternatives to provide the most cost-effective approach to reach target levels.
Kuwaiti Firm Indicted for Massive Overcharging of United States for Soldiers' Food
Public Warehousing Company, a logistics company organized under the laws of the Nation of Kuwait has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta, GA, on multiple charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States , committing major fraud against the United States, making false statements, submitting false claims and wire fraud.
Lietenant colonel Dominic "Rocky" Baragona was killed when his Humvee was hit by an out-of-control tractor-trailer from the Kuwaiti and Gulf Link Transport Company, which had been contracted by the United States government for work in the area.
LIVESHOTS: Taxpayers Conned While Feeding Troops
A logistics and warehousing company is in hot water for allegedly overcharging taxpayers tens of millions of dollars for feeding US Troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and Jordan.
Defense Stocks News - Optex Systems Teams With Optical Resolutions,...
November 19, 2009 - Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense applications, today announced participation in the commercialization process of a previously awarded SBIR contract won by Optical Resolutions, Inc.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kuwaiti company indicted in $8.5 billion food contract fraud scheme.
Public Warehousing Company, K.S.C., a logistics company organized under the laws of the Nation of Kuwait has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, committing major fraud against the United States, making false statements, submitting false claims and wire fraud.
Congress members call on Air Force to consider WTO ruling
A group of U.S. senators and representatives from Washington and other Boeing-heavy states Wednesday called on the Pentagon to consider a recent World Trade Organization ruling in the Air Force's aerial refueling tanker contract.
Braley: Thomson a strong contender
Thomson Correctional Center appears to be the leading candidate to house terror detainees being transferred from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
The Journal of Commerce Online
U.S. Grand Jury Indicts Agility
A U.S. federal grand jury indicted Kuwait-based Agility on multiple charges of conspiracy and fraud.
Industry Leaders to Explain Benefits of RFID-Provided Visibility
At RFID Journal LIVE! 2010, senior executives from Airbus, Conair, the Southeast Alabama Medical Center, the U.S. Department of Defense and other RFID early adopters will highlight the technology's ability to deliver total business visibility.
Officials to inspect Ill jail for Gitmo inmates
Federal officials are due to arrive in rural northwest Illinois to inspect a prison that could be bought by the federal government and used to house Guantanamo Bay detainees.Officials from the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Department of Defense are expected Monday at the Thomson Correctional Center.
Fort Hood slayings prompt full Pentagon review
The Pentagon will investigate its procedures in light of the Fort Hood shooting rampage, looking at how all the military services keep a watch on potential problems in their ranks, officials said Tuesday.
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