Blackwater / Xe / IDS / Academi - R2

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Ya dije en el apartado sobre inteligencia norteamericana que los del FBI habían estado investigando "a cielo abierto", en el foro FAS Juan de Herat ha puesto un gráfico que confirmaría esto, además de que al supuesto informador se le iba a cachear justo cuando detonó el explosivo, por eso los dos miembros de Xe Services fueron los que peor quedaron.



Los del gimnasio fueron los heridos, si el resto de agentes de la CIA no se hubieran acercado al jordano antes de que los contratistas le cachearan y registraran no habrían muerto.

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La actuación de Paresi y Wise evitó aún más muertes:

CIA pays tribute to DuPont security contractor killed in Afghan bombing
By Hal Bernton - Seattle Times staff reporter

VANCOUVER, Wash. — In his final moments, Dane Paresi's actions limited the loss of life in a disastrous suicide bombing of CIA officials that killed him and six others on Dec. 30 at a military base in eastern Afghanistan.

At his memorial service Saturday, a deputy director of the intelligence agency paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Paresi, a 46-year-old retired Army master sergeant from DuPont who had fashioned a new career as a security contractor.

"He prevented a bad day from becoming much worse," said Mary Rose McCaffrey, the CIA's deputy director for security. "We will remember for the rest of our lives what Dane did for us."

McCaffrey's appearance at the memorial service provided a rare glimpse of the agency's anguish over the suicide attack by a Jordanian informant — an attack that killed five CIA officials, Paresi, and another contractor, Jeremy Wise.

Paresi and Wise were working for Xe Services, the company formerly known as Blackwater, which has released no public statements about the two men's service. But on Saturday Xe President Joe Yoria came to pay his respects.

"We have a mantra at Xe: It's 'Lead with action.' And we have principles: 'Do what's right. Do your best and treat others with dignity and respect.' I am told Dane epitomized these values," Yoria said.

The Dec. 30 attack was the worst loss of life for the CIA since the 1983 bombing of the agency's Lebanon station, which killed 17 officers. The attack occurred as the informant met with agency officials at Forward Operating Base Chapman in Khost Province.

At Saturday's service, CIA and Xe officials offered few details about Paresi's heroism that day. But family members say Paresi detected something was wrong as soon as the group saw the bomber. Paresi, Wise and CIA officer Scott Roberson then moved in close to the bomber — just before the explosions.

"We were told that they sensed something was out of whack. Based on their training and based on their protocols, they immediately moved in," said Terry Paresi, a younger brother of Dane Paresi. "Then all hell broke loose."

One man who survived the blast also spoke at the funeral service. The man, who wanted to be identified only by his first name, Matt, recalled Paresi as a compassionate man with an ability to teach and inspire those around him. He had a gritty dedication to fitness that sent him on daily jogs around the Afghanistan compound.

After two weeks living with Paresi, Matt considered him a friend. Then, on Dec. 30, he became Matt's hero.

"I and several others owe our lives to the quick thinking and quick reaction of Dane," said Matt, who also cited the quick actions of the two other men who responded to the bomber. After his remarks at the funeral service, Matt declined further comment.

Paresi, the son of a Vietnam veteran, was born at Seattle's Fort Lawton, and spent most of his youth in Portland. Family members say he always wanted to join the Army, and went into basic training the day after high school.

Paresi's Army career of more than 25 years was highlighted by his Special Forces service as he deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and more than a half-dozen other countries, and earned the Bronze Star and numerous other awards.

His brother Mark Paresi recalls the long-distance phone calls that gave hints of Dane's overseas adventures. Once, Dane wanted to know if Mark had ever seen the sun rise over the Hindu Kush mountain range between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Another time, Dane said that he was carrying more money around his waist than he probably would ever make in his life. Then, another call to catch up on Oregon football was interrupted by incoming fire.

Throughout his life, family and friends say, Paresi displayed an unflagging enthusiasm for life, and could always find a smile.

"Long before there was an Energizer bunny, there was Dane Paresi," said Mark Paresi.

Other speakers at the memorial service included U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire's husband, Mike Gregoire.

Paresi was buried at Willamette National Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, MindyLou Paresi; his daughters Santina, 9, and Alexandra, 24; his parents, Charles and Janet Paresi, and four brothers and two sisters.

Entre otras noticias de la empresa:

* Xe retira sus medios aéreos de Bagdad, no de Iraq. En Bagdad lleva dos semanas siendo sustituidos por los helicópteros del Departamento de Estado, los han sacado de Afganistán (de las operaciones antinarcóticos) y allí están siendo sustituidos por... los helicópteros de Xe

* Dyncorp pierde el contrato para entrenar policías afganos, ya que va a ser el Departamento de Defensa y no el de Estado el que asuma la formación de todas las unidades del gobierno afgano. Xe opta a un contrato de mil millones de $.

* El gobierno alemán ha solicitado al BND que investigue si hubo en su territorio un equipo no autorizado de gente de la división Select preparando (o realizando) operaciones clandestinas contra células terroristas.

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75% de papeletas de que antes de septiembre haya 60-70 contratistas de U.S. Training Center (el nombre con el que Xe trabaja en el WPPS de Afganistán) a tiempo completo en el RC(West).

¿Y quien estaría al mando de todos esos tíos? Uno de los ocho que estuvieron en ese tejado de Najaf... que pequeño es el mundo

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Otro año más...

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=588_1234018984&p=1

Se puede entender sin problemas el tráfico radio, abajo a la izquierda veréis dos SUV con personal de Blackwater cubriéndose con los vehículos, también junto a un Humvee al otro lado de la calle, con el Stryker en el centro. La grabación está hecha a menos de 800m de donde encontraron el helicóptero.

Cinco caídos y cinco horas para rescatar los cuerpos de cuatro de ellos.

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Rumores de otros 4 SuperTucano preparados en Brasil y camino de Moyock.

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Rumores de otros 4 SuperTucano preparados en Brasil y camino de Moyock.

Parece que les ha gustado así como a los colombianos.

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Que les gustaba se sabía hace tiempo, lo importante es que han podido desarrollar los TTPs y los han evaluado a gusto en varios ejercicios non-stop de hasta una semana de duración. Esto es, una semana con un SuperTucano manteniéndose con lo justo de repuestos y personal de apoyo, haciando ejercicios de apoyo ISR y CAS a unidades SEAL y MARSOC.

¿Cuál es el equivalente anglo de "me pone cuarto y mitad"?

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Sikorsky S61 (ex Carson Helicopters) en la provincia de Zabul:

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Esta se me pasó colgarla, Grizzlys en Bagdad:



Fijaros en el tamaño, mucho más compacto que un RG31 o similar.

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Leñe, hace poco me pregunta qué había sido de los vehículos diseñados por la empresa.