Latest "Blackwater" stories

DoD really has no idea who it’s hired to do private security, report finds

The Defense Department doesn't know how many private security contractors it has.

By Meghann Myers

18 months ago

‘I hope she’s scarred for life’ — Recalling my time as a Blackwater mercenary

The author recalls being in Iraq the day that seven Blackwater security contractors were killed in a helicopter crash.

By By Morgan Lerette

2 years ago

Mattis is out, and Blackwater is back: ‘We are coming’

Mattis' resignation may revive plans to privatize the Afghanistan war.

By Tara Copp

4 years ago

Ex-Blackwater contractor found guilty in 2007 Iraq shooting

A former Blackwater security contractor was convicted Wednesday of murder at his third trial in the 2007 shooting of unarmed civilians in Iraq.

4 years ago

Source: Blackwater founder considering Wyoming Senate bid

Blackwater Worldwide founder Erik Prince is considering a Republican primary challenge to Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, a senior member of the Senate GOP leadership team, in a race that could pit the party’s establishment against insurgents fueled by allies of President Donald Trump.

5 years ago

MISFIRE: A private air force?

Turning over the war in Afghanistan to a shadowy company based in Dubai? Not a good idea.

5 years ago