Published 2 years ago

Retired US generals, admirals take top jobs with Saudi crown prince, other foreign governments

Summary by Ground News

More than 500 retired U.S. military personnel - including scores of generals and admirals - have taken lucrative jobs since 2015 working for foreign governments, mostly in countries known for human rights abuses and political repression, according to a Washington Post investigation. “Most of the retired U.S. personnel have worked as civilian contractors for Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Persian Gulf monarchies, playing a critical, though largely invisible, role in upgrading their militaries.”

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The Washington Post

Retired U.S. generals, admirals take top jobs with Saudi crown prince

Hundreds of veterans have taken lucrative foreign jobs that U.S. officials approved – but fought to keep secret.

2 years ago

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Russia Today [🇷🇺-affiliated]

Retired US generals worked for Saudis – WaPo

Retired military brass have taken lucrative payouts to consult for Saudi Arabia despite its human rights record

2 years ago·Russian Federation

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Raw Story

Defying Pentagon secrecy, reporting exposes retired US Generals on Saudi payroll

2 years ago·United States

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Business Insider

Retired Military Officials Are Finding High-Paying Jobs With the Saudi Government

Retired U.S. military personnel cannot receive consulting fees or jobs from foreign governments without expressed approval from Congress.

2 years ago·United States

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Dawn

500 US military personnel ‘work for foreign govts’

Most of their employers “are known for human rights abuses and political repression”, says report.

2 years ago·Pakistan

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Political Wire

Retired U.S. Brass Cash in with Repressive Regimes

“More than 500 retired U.S. military personnel — including scores of generals and admirals — have taken lucrative jobs since 2015 working for foreign governments, mostly in countries known for human rights abuses and political repression”, according to a Washington Post investigation.“

2 years ago·New York, United States

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