We are thrilled to announce that Geoff “Jeff” Metcalf will conduct a LIVE RADIO INTERVIEW with Col. Roger Charles, editor Stand For The Troops, Wed. Jan 4th at 8PM PST (11 PM EST) Topic: Procurement Scandal over Shoddy Dept. of Defense Approved body armor. SFTT readers are encouraged to call in and listen to the interview by calling in on the following numbers:
703-836-0384 (land line, VOIP) and (cell)
703-980-7551 plus 2d land line (VOIP) 703-836-6736.
In yet another indication that our military procurement process is out of control is the news that Point Blank – who makes much of the body armor vests worn by our military – has finally settled a long-standing suit with the Department of Justice.
According to a news release cited by Thomson Reuters, “The government asked for “tens of millions” of dollars in penalties and damages, saying that from 1999 to August of 2005 the company knew or disregarded ...
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