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A COVID-19 outbreak in Syria could have devastating consequences for the war-torn country, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Officials are particularly concerned about the situation in the northwest. Vicious fighting there has replaced almost a million people. The survivors live together in huddled masses without food or basic utilities. That stressful and dangerous …
During an appearance on Capitol Hill, injured veterans told Congress they would push hard for toxic exposure compensation during 2020. Many Gulf War and War on Terror veterans are worried about inaction over long-term health problems, mostly because of what Agent Orange veterans had to endure. So, groups are speaking out. Disabled American Veterans National Commander Stephen Whitehead bemoaned the …
The contract, which could be worth up to $249 million, directs CACI to provide high-level support for U.S. Africa Command, as well as its partners and allies in the region. CACI CEO John Mengucci said his company would do more than provide combat support. Contractors will also work to improve existing systems and make them more efficient. “This contract represents …
It is hard to believe now, but in 1941, the United States had only been in one war outside North America. Since the anarchists of the early 20th century were history, terrorism was almost unherad of. So, lawmakers displayed rare foresight when they passed the Defense Base Act. Although there were virtually no overseas private military contractors at the time, …
The formerly sleepy and isolated Pacific outpost has become a potential forward operating base in a future conflict with China. So, the DoD feels the island’s largest airbase must be up to the challenge. Much of the work includes hangers and other air installations designed to service drones, tankers, and other long-range aircraft. One such facility, a Tanker General Purpose …
