Archive for February, 2010

Industry Talk: U.N. And Africa To Discuss Mercenaries, Private Military And Security Companies

   Hey, I heard Eric Cartman might crash this party?  lol (I had to….. sorry)
   Back on topic. What I think the responsible thing for this group to do, is actually bring in folks from the companies to give some balance to the conversation.  I also think that if the UN wants to truly be honest during […]

Aviation: Drone Operators Climb On Winds Of Change In The Air Force

     Like with contractors, drones have been the ‘new thing’ that the military has been trying figure out. Now a kid who is really good at video games, could essentially fly these drones.  Hell, I think drone piloting will only become easier and more user friendly in the future.  We will also see drones […]

Quotes: Senator Claire McCaskill Joins The ‘I Was Protected By Xe/Blackwater, But I Still Hate Them Club’

     Thanks to Andreea for sending me this information. I love it, but I don’t think this is as good as the Grayson quote.  It’s close, and worthy of mention here on the blog.  I wonder if she even said anything to her PSD team, like a thank you or something? -Matt
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Jobs: UAV Pilots, OCONUS/CONUS

   All you aspiring Drone Archers, here is your chance.  If you have the quals, I would jump all over this guys and gals.  UAV’s are not going away, and if you get in on this stuff now, you will definitely have a bright future.  I am not the POC or recruiter, and follow the […]

Industry Talk: DoD Takes Over Afghan Police Training After IG Cites DoS Failures

   Late last year, I brought this story up during the time that DynCorp was protesting the whole deal.  Now it is official that DoD is taking over the project. Which is probably good, because of how much infantry related activities are involved with war time policing. That, and getting the training standardized so that police […]

Maritime Security: MPRI/L3 Awarded Maritime Security Work In Equatorial Guinea

     Awhile back I posted the job ad for this contract, and it sounds like MPRI has been given the go for it.  For you guys that were on standby or are currently involved, congrats and I hope it works out for you.
     I am still a little foggy as to what exactly MSEP will […]

Industry Talk: Being Criticized For Arming Yourself In A War Zone, By The Juicebox Mafia

   More ramblings from the Juicebox Mafia (thanks to Blackfive for that one-lol).  These contractors were working in a war zone, where people want to kill them. Why are we then criticizing them for wanting to be armed, or actually receiving weapons from a military unit that just handed them over?  I see no problems at all […]

Quotes: Presidential Airways (Xe/Blackwater) Rescues Rep. Grayson From Niger Unrest

   Bravo to Presidential Airways and Xe for a job well done!  As for my message to Rep. Grayson….. I am sure glad you survived Niger. Thanks to the courageous work of contractors, you can now make it back home for that next protest with Code Pink. lol -Matt
Edit: 2/25/2010 - Wired posted a deal on this […]

Media News: National Enquirer Now Legit, According To Pulitzer Prize Board

   Holy cow.  I know this has nothing to do with the security industry, but I think it is still something to put out there. I love it because this is making a few main stream media snobs who call themselves ‘journalists’, slightly miffed. lol I think it is funny when a supermarket rag that […]

PMC 2.0: Security Threats For Smart Phone Users