Latest "contractor" stories

Fort Knox dining workers sue their former contractor over unpaid wages

The lawsuit, and the grievances that produced it, raised familiar yet unresolved concerns about the corporations hired to meet soldiers’ basic needs.

By Jaime Moore-Carrillo

4 months ago

Ex-contractor pleads guilty in forklift death of Air Force doctor

An ex-military contractor pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter yesterday for accidentally killing an Air Force medical doctor with a forklift.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

13 months ago

Mystery surrounds Marine veteran’s imprisonment in Venezuela

The family of a Marine veteran accused of terrorism and spying on Venezuela for the U.S. government speaks out.

3 years ago

Pentagon report slams new US Strategic Command headquarters construction

Mold, fires and poor planning have led to delays and extra costs for construction of a new HQ for the command that oversees America's nukes.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

This contractor gave a veteran a free roof ... and has some advice for your next repair

A storm, a fix gone wrong, and a much-needed helping hand for an Army vet in Nebraska.

By Kevin Lilley

6 years ago

Defense contractor sentenced to five years for defrauding more than $15 million

A North Carolina-based defense contractor was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday for defrauding the government of more than $15 million through two separate conspiracies.

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago

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