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Same Job, Different Boss
As we continue to make our military more streamlined, many jobs are being handed over to defense contractors that are hiring military.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008

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Hundreds line up for shot at Iraq MRAP jobs
The "Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles Job Fair" is seeking more than 500 workers: welders, heavy mobile equipment mechanics, production controllers, administrative assistants, supply technicians and quality assurance specialists.
Saturday, December 15, 2007

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Army Prepares For Civilian Layoffs
Gen. Richard Cody, the Army Vice Chief of Staff, in a four-page memo has directed Army commanders to draft plans of how to replace civilian workers and contractors with soldiers around Feb. 23, when as many as 200,000 layoffs could occur.
Thursday, November 29, 2007

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Pentagon warns of massive civilian and contractor layoffs
The Defense Department warned Tuesday that as many as 200,000 contractors and civilian employees would begin receiving layoff warnings by Christmas unless Congress acts on President Bush's $196 billion war request, but senior Democrats said no war funds would be approved until Bush accepts a shift in his Iraq policy.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007

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More competition for jobs: KBR recruiting Kenyans for Iraq
For the second time in as two months, KBR is recruiting Kenyans for jobs in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. The firm has placed advertisements in a local Kenyan newspaper seeking people to work in “contingency operations” for US and coalition forces in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait.
Sunday, November 18, 2007

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25-day blitz of 107 veterans' job fairs
In observance of Veterans' Day, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced plans for a 25-day blitz of 107 veterans' job fairs to be held in every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico between October 23 and November 16.
Thursday, October 18, 2007

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Engineers: Considering a job in Iraq or Afghanistan? Here's what to expect
Although many of the contracts with private industry are winding down in Iraq, building in Afghanistan is ramping up.
Saturday, September 22, 2007

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'Help Wanted' Ad Belies Report on Iraq Security
A week ago today, Gen. David H. Petraeus started his rounds on Capitol Hill, reporting that security in Iraq was improving to the point that a small number of troops could begin coming home by year's end. But 10 days ago, his commanders in Baghdad began advertising for private contractors to work in combat-supply warehouses on U.S. bases throughout Iraq because half the soldiers who had been working in the warehouses were needed for patrols, combat and protection of U.S. forces.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007

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Uncle Sam’s Contractors Want You
Transitioning vets are finding friendly companies and big bucks right next door in the defense contracting industry.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007

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Security Jobs Offered As 'Bait': Consumer Alert from Nashville TV news report
A company known as both International Executive Services and Advancement Solutions runs "now hiring" ads in newspapers around the country and all over the internet. But when you go to the company's website, you find that if you want one of these advertised jobs, you first have to sign up for training through the company -- specialized classes that the company leads you to believe it offers.
Sunday, May 6, 2007

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Hayden: Half of CIA hired since Sept. 11
A massive surge in CIA recruitment shows how the United States has tried to beef up its intelligence gathering since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Saturday, April 14, 2007

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The American Legion Unites with RecruitMilitary To Promote Veteran Career Fairs Nationwide
The American Legion has joined forces with the military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary, LLC, to promote and help deliver more than 40 high-impact veteran career fairs throughout the United States in 2007. RecruitMilitary Career Fairs are free of charge to all veterans, personnel who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses.
Monday, April 9, 2007

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Border Patrol Reaching Out to Fill 6,000 Slots
editor's note: I realize this isn't overseas, but I thought many of our readers might find it interesting. Border Patrol recruiters have a tough job ahead of them. The goal spelled out by President Bush is to double their ranks by the end of 2008. That means filling 6,000 new slots.
Sunday, March 11, 2007

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Beginning of the End For "Mercenaries"?: New Contract RFP's Call for Iraqi Handover
Slogger is getting reports that the new round of RFP's for major security and training contracts in Iraq have a new wrinkle: Complete handover to Iraqis at end of contract.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007

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3D Global Solutions - list of current job programs
3D Global Solutions is an SDVOB organization of professionals with military and corporate experience, providing management consulting and talent acquisition services to federal and state agencies, the military, government contractors, corporations and organizations.
Saturday, February 10, 2007

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For war zone workers, a new fight: Some US firms deny injury claims
US companies employing civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan have refused to settle workers' compensation and medical benefit claims for hundreds of war-zone injuries that range from back pain to post-traumatic stress.
Saturday, January 20, 2007

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Senior RF Engineer
ITT Advanced Engineering and Sciences has RF Engineer opening in Qatar.
Friday, December 29, 2006

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Salaries for Security-Cleared Professionals Increase Since the First Quarter of 2006
ClearanceJobs.com today announced the results of its most recent Security Clearance Jobs Salary Survey. Security-cleared professionals in Iraq showed the greatest gains in salary, with increases of 6.4 percent to $98,387.
Thursday, October 26, 2006

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Opportunities at Lockheed Martin
Philip Prevatte, military relations manager for military staffing, provides some additional insight into employment opportunities for veterans at Lockheed Martin.
Monday, October 23, 2006

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Bucking the Veteran Unemployment Trend, Military Career Expo Offers Employment Opportunities
One of the biggest worries for a military veteran is whether he or she will return to the United States and have a civilian job waiting for them. With 250,000 military veterans returning to civilian life annually, that’s a whole lot of worry.
Saturday, September 9, 2006


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