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Living and working in Bahrain

Post Date: February 15, 2023 | Category: Hiring Information

bahrain

bahrain

(POC) — Bahrain used to be a local and national military base run and operated by the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy is the equivalent of the United States Navy, but in the United Kingdom. Since Bahrain has just recently achieved its independence, it was previously run by the United Kingdom. Therefore, the United States of America gain control through a peaceful contract in 1971. A similar military formation has been created in Bahrain too, more than a decade ago. However, the United States of America have managed to retain control over this military base.

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The U.S. continuous support for the Philippines

Post Date: February 13, 2023 | Category: Around the World

Philippines

Philippines

(POC) — According to the Department of State the United States stands with our Philippine allies in the face of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Coast Guard’s reported use of laser devices against the crew of a Philippine Coast Guard ship on February 6 in the South China Sea. The PRC’s conduct was provocative and unsafe, resulting in the temporary blindness of the crewmembers of the BRP Malapascua and interfering with the Philippines’ lawful operations in and around Second Thomas Shoal. More broadly, the PRC’s dangerous operational behavior directly threatens regional peace and stability, infringes upon

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Kuwait, Dining Facility

Kuwait, Dining Facility

(POC)Department of Defense has awarded a $9,455,640 contract for dining facility food services. Work will be performed in Kuwait City, Kuwait, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2023.

Fiscal 2023 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $9,455,640 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

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private military contractors

private military contractors

(POC) — Private military contractors refer to corporations whose mandate is to offer military services, including maintenance, strategic planning, procurement, intelligence collection, training, logistical support, and combat operations. Besides, they provide many essential services such as support services, security services, and protection of multinational economic interests in hostile regions. There is a rapid growth of private military companies globally due to increased demand for services that relate to war or conflict.

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DART team

DART team

(POC) — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), which will work in close coordination with Turkish authorities on the front lines, as well as with our partners on the ground and agencies across the U.S. government. The DART is assessing the situation, identifying priority humanitarian needs, and working to provide search and rescue. We are in the process of deploying USAID Urban Search and Rescue teams from Fairfax and Los Angeles County Fire Departments. These two teams will be part of the USAID DART and will coordinate with Turkish authorities

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Pete Reed

Pete Reed

“This is a stark reminder of the perils rescue and aid workers face in conflict zones as they serve citizens caught in the crossfire. Pete was just 33 years old, but lived a life in service of others, first as a decorated US Marine and then in humanitarian aid. GRM will strive to honor his legacy and the selfless service he practiced,”

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construction, engineering

construction, engineering

(POC)Department of Defense has awarded a $16,960,148 contract for architecture-engineering services for constructing a new concrete fixed single-deck submarine repair pier at Polaris Point Submarine Base, Guam.

Work will be performed in Piti, Guam, and is expected to be completed by September 2024. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity.

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aviation-maintenance

aviation-maintenance

(POC) —  Department of Defense has awarded a $12,500,000 to contract for aviation maintenance services. Work will be performed in Kuwait, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 28, 2023.

Fiscal 2023 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $12,500,000 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

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information technology

information technology

(POC) —  Department of Defense has awarded an additional $22,004,729 to contract W91QVN-20-F-0157 for cybersecurity, network operations, and maintenance of information technology support.

Work will be performed in South Korea, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2024.

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Indonesia

Indonesia

(POC)Department of Defense has awarded a $13,373,411 firm-fixed-price and cost-no-fee contract for technical and support services, including equipment procurement, facility modification, technical training, and management assistance for the country of Indonesia.

Work will be performed at Husein Sastranegara Air Force Base, Bandung, Indonesia, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 30, 2028.

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