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Guns, Girls, and Greed: I Was a Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq, the New Book by Author Morgan Lerette.
May 9, 2024
Author Morgan Lerette discusses his new book 'Guns, Girls, and Greed: I Was a Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq' on the podcast. Topics include experiences as a Blackwater mercenary in Iraq, living in the Green Zone, challenges of private military contracting, financial dynamics of war, evolution and legal issues of Blackwater, comparing foreign involvement in wars, and the impact of private military contractors.
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- Transitioning from military to private contracting, joining Blackwater through a colleague's recommendation.
- Critique of financial motivations in private military contracting and lack of support post-conflict.
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Morgan LaRette's Journey to Becoming a Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq
Morgan LaRette shares his journey from joining the National Guard in 1999 to becoming a Blackwater mercenary in Iraq post-9/11. Transitioning from military service to private contracting, LaRette recounts how he got involved with Blackwater after a colleague's recommendation, discussing the challenges and decision process involved.
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