Tag Archives: Afghanistan

Podcast Roundup – Podcasts You May Have Missed

Posted on November 29, 2018 by

We’ve been busy podcasting! And if you’re not subscribed on iTunes or our RSS feed, you’re missing out. Today’s WatchBlog catches you up on some of our recent podcasts. Rural Hospital Closures: From 2013-2017, 64 hospitals in rural areas in the United States closed their … Continue reading →

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Examining a Potential New Treatment for Wounded Warriors

Posted on March 3, 2016 by

In today’s military, the wounds of war often lurk beneath the surface. Traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder are increasingly common among servicemembers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. And the road to recovery can be a long one. Rest … Continue reading →

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Contractors in Iraq & Afghanistan

Posted on April 30, 2015 by

At the peak of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of military contractors sometimes met or exceeded the number of U.S. military personnel in service. Since then, contracted support in these areas has decreased, but contractors continue to … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse on the War Front

Posted on May 1, 2014 by

As the United States engages in conflicts overseas, GAO has worked for decades to identify ways to improve military operations and safeguard taxpayer dollars. While some of our work is done in our GAO offices, we have also sent analysts … Continue reading →

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