Army Tightens Supervision on MENA Contractors

Army Tightens Supervision on MENA Contractors

The Department of Defense hired Tapestry’s Global Distribution Management System to monitor the distribution of supplies and equipment throughout the Central Command’s purview. This area includes Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, and five other nations in the Middle East and North Africa region. The contract includes additional oversight, as well. For example, trucks and other vehicles will have GPS transponders which enable …

So, You Want to be a Contractor...

So, You Want to be a Contractor…

Many people take opportunities overseas for financial reasons, because they like to travel, or because they want to get away from it all. Whether you want to go to a hotspot like Syria, a remote outpost like Diego Garcia, or an in-between location like Japan, opportunities abound. The process is much the same in all these areas. Step One: Self-Reflection …

Korean Peace Process Haltingly Moves Forward

Korean Peace Process Haltingly Moves Forward

In recent months, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has pushed for closer ties between north and south. But a complete rapprochement may be on hold. A high-level U.S. diplomat recently said that only the North’s complete denuclearization could bring about such a result. So far, that has not happened. Moreover, North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un appears to be in …

A New Agent Orange-Burn Pit Connection

A New Agent Orange-Burn Pit Connection

What can sick contractors from Iraq learn about the fight for injury compensation from Navy veterans in Vietnam? Blue Water Navy Veterans is a group of Navy veterans who served on offshore ships during the Vietnam War era. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie says there is insufficient evidence linking the toxic defoliant Agent Orange with the claimant’s serious illnesses. To …

Puerto Rico and the Defense Base Act

Puerto Rico and the Defense Base Act

In September 2017 the Caribbean and parts of the U.S. mainland were hit by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Puerto Rico was hit particularly hard, resulting in a near total loss of water, electricity, telecommunications, and transportation systems. At the time of the hurricanes, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico had approximately 3.3 million people. Every single person was affected by the …