Blackwater, a private security firm whose existence and operations has been surrounded with controversy, is being put up for sale. The announcement was made by Erik Prince, a former Navy SEAL and founder of Blackwater Worldwide, through a statement that was given to The Associated Press late Monday. The company has been plagued by lawsuits [...]

As a third-generation military veteran, I have seen my fair share of service members performing their duties under volatile, emotionally-charged, extreme circumstances. I’ve heard stories from brave men and women in situations that most of us would only see in movies or hear about on the news. Even in my own family, there are tales [...]

Despite the seeming advantages of their presence not just in Iraq but as an organization in general, Blackwater Worldwide has been hounded with scandals and accusations of misconduct on the part of its contractors. This has gone on long enough that the company has decided to make major changes and has overhauled its organization in [...]