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Fluor employee victim of brutal rape at FOB Shank in Afghanistan (updated)

By Ms Sparky | Filed in CONTRACTOR DEATHS, GOV. CONTRACTORS, LOGCAP-Fluor, Rape, Hazing, Discrimination & Harassment
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This post has been edited to correct errors in the original that reported the victim had died in Germany of her injuries.-Yes, sometimes I get it wrong too. Ms Sparky-July 26, 2011

I’ve just learned there’s been a brutal and death at in . The victim was reportedly a female Fluor employee from the Macedonia region.

The attack occurred on July 22, 2011. She was reportedly found unconscious and was medi-vac’d to Bagram Air Field (BAF).

This crime has apparently got the entire FOB locked down. Hopefully, they’ll find the person(s) who committed this heinous crime and prosecute them to the full extent of the law.

This is but another on the long list of tragic rapes and murders in Iraq and Afghanistan.

As soon as I get more information on this sad tragedy I will update the post. I will not publish the victim’s name at this time.

My most heartfelt prayers go to the friends, family and co-workers of this victim.

Ms Sparky

Updated: July 26, 2011

I just received the below information in an email ~ Thanks to “AnonymousCoward” for sending it. Thanks to my readers for setting me straight.

Team Fluor,

A Fluor employee was found severely injured on July 22 at Forward Operating Base Shank. After receiving medical attention in country, the employee was evacuated out of Afghanistan and is currently in critical, but stable, condition in a military medical facility.

Privacy laws and respect for the employee preclude release of any further details. A military investigation is underway and we are providing full cooperation. As such it would be inappropriate to discuss any details until the investigation is complete and has been reviewed.

I want to be sure you all have the above information, as it has come to my attention that certain internet blogs have posted inaccurate information about this tragic incident.

In order to ensure we respect the privacy of our employee and the family, and not prejudice the investigation, I ask each of you to help us stop the spread of rumors.

Should you have any questions or information, please relay them to your immediate supervisor. They will ensure the proper steps are taken. Keep in mind that we also have the professionals of our Employee Assistance Program available to assist you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with our teammate and the family during this difficult time.

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Word of the day ‘clawback’ – Commission Hearing March 28, 2011

By Forseti | Filed in Commission on Wartime Contracting (CWC), GOV. CONTRACTORS, LOGCAP III - KBR, LOGCAP IV - KBR, LOGCAP-Dyncorp, LOGCAP-Fluor, Reports & Investigations
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Nothing starts the week out better than a good cup of coffee and listening to the grilling a witness on the ineptitudes of wartime contractors.  It makes it worthwhile to get up on Monday morning, when you can turn on C-Span, with the anticipation of hearing the sound of a gavel calling a hearing to order.  As usual the Commission did not disappoint. ~Forseti

Pentagon resists automatic suspension of indicted contractors
Robert Brodsky – (GovExec) – March 28, 2011 – Mandatory suspension or debarment of indicted contractors could have a “chilling effect” on contractor relations, the Defense Department’s top acquisition official told the Commission on Wartime Contracting on Monday.
In February, the congressionally chartered commission released an interim report on how the department could reduce waste, fraud and abuse through enhanced oversight and improved deployment of government resources in contingency contracting.

The report offered 32 specific legislative, regulatory and policy proposals, including limiting the government’s reliance on armed private security contractors. The commission’s final report is due out in July and likely will be considered by Congress for possible legislation.

Defense agreed with most of the suggestions in the interim report and already has begun to implement some, according to , undersecretary of Defense for acquisition, technology and logistics. But Carter told the panel that other ideas would do more harm than good.

For example, the commission recommends automatic suspension or debarment for indicted contractors. The group would mandate that suspensions and debarments no longer be subject to the terms of agreements the contractors make with the Justice Department — agreements that allow firms to avoid prosecution in criminal actions. Also, contingency contractors operating overseas should no longer be guaranteed a hearing to dispute facts in a suspension or debarment case, according to the report.

Carter disagreed with those recommendations, noting suspension and debarment officials need the flexibility and discretion to judge each case on its own facts and circumstances. (Click HERE for article)

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TIPs for the DoJ on filing their case against KBR (Updated 5/3/2011)

By Ms Sparky | Filed in GOV. CONTRACTORS, James A. Brady vs KBR, KBR Investigations, Lawsuits Against KBR, LOGCAP III - KBR, LOGCAP IV - KBR, LOGCAP-Dyncorp, LOGCAP-Fluor, Qui Tam, Reports & Investigations, RIO-KBR, Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Violations
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H- Site Managers (Left); (Center); (Right) slamming shots in , more than likely at Reddy's Hotel/Bar the .

Updated 5-3-2011: It appears Construction Company, the subcontractor at the center of this investigation, may be providing the DoJ with an abundance of pertinent information. contacted the DoJ and according to the most recent motion “Yuksel presented additional factual information bearing on the issues in the case.” One can only hope Yuksel does the right thing and gives the DoJ a list of names of the wrong doers!
~ Ms Sparky

The DoJ is preparing to join the Qui Tam suit against KBR for alleged materials fraud at the H-Sites, Iraq amounting to at least $31 million .  I thought it would be helpful to provide some names and photos of potential persons I feel need to be on the short list, for questioning or indictments, whichever suits the DoJ’s fancy.  Conveniently someone in , Louisiana has a website or read (pdf HERE) with photos and names of some of the key players.  How thoughtful of them to provide information and support  to the DoJ in investigating the misdeeds of KBR management at the H-Sites. I think if the DoJ continues to pull the string on all the H-Sites managers they will most likely find this is just the tip of the “fraud” iceberg.

I’ve written about John Reddy and his Towne Lodge Hotel (aka brothel) in Bangkok before. Reddy has been accused of using his former management position with KBR to solicit KBR employees in Iraq as clientele for his Bangkok business. Bruce Chirinko is named in at least one lawsuit against KBR for sexual harassment.

According to our readers this is not the first or the last of the fraud, waste and rampant abuse of power that has been going on since day one in Iraq and LOGCAP management has been the problem.  Most disturbing is when one of these managers gets caught they are allowed to resign and just hop in bed with another contractor and continue their wicked ways.  There isn’t a government contractor out there that doesn’t have one or more of these crooks on their payroll.  Yes, DynCorp, Fluor, L-3, Agility, ITT and of course KBR the finger is pointing at all of you!  Not to mention the fact that these are managers and many hold security clearances. Read the remainder of this entry »

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Army’s LOGCAP contract is epic failure

By Ms Sparky | Filed in Fluor, GOV. CONTRACTORS, KBR, LOGCAP III - KBR, LOGCAP IV - KBR, LOGCAP-Dyncorp, LOGCAP-Fluor, Reports & Investigations
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We’ve been screaming mismanagement for years now. Hopefully the IG will investigate Fluor, Dyncorp and ’s LOGCAP contracts. The Army appears to just do what they want. I believe they maintain the position “It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission!” I compare the and IV contracts to the Wall Street Bailout! What a SCAM! ~ Ms Sparky

IG finds Army mismanaged contingency operations support contract

Robert Brodsky – January 7, 2011 – Army procurement officials failed to properly manage a key support contract for contingency operations in Iraq and , awarding millions of dollars of work without competition and disclosing bidders’ proprietary information without their knowledge or consent, according to a watchdog’s new report.

The report by the Defense Department inspector general found scores of internal control weaknesses associated with the ’s management of a support contract for the massive , which provides a host of services and in-theatre assistance to soldiers. Three firms — DynCorp International, Fluor Corp. and KBR — compete for task orders on the contract.

Inc. of Vienna, Va., in February 2007 won a $117 million support contract to help the Army plan and estimate costs of task orders on the LOGCAP IV contract. But, according to auditors, Army officials allowed the scope of ’s contract to expand to non-LOGCAP requirements without taking the proper steps to ensure competition and prevent conflicts of interest. Read the remainder of this entry »

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The Grinch has stolen Christmas dinner for some Fluor employees in Afghanistan (updated 12/25/2010)

By Ms Sparky | Filed in GOV. CONTRACTORS, LOGCAP-Fluor, Rants
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I have had several complaints from around that by the time many American expats from Fluor were allowed to go to the Dining Facility (DFAC) at 4pm on Thanksgiving Day there was little to no food left.  Some were issued Meals Ready to Eat (MRE’s) for their Thanksgiving dinner, some just opted out of any meal all together.

I was told supply trucks from Pakistan may have been delayed around Thanksgiving and not all the food was delivered to the DFAC’s in time for the Thanksgiving feast.  I suppose this could be true. I know trucks delivering food in Iraq were delay or destroyed due to attacks on convoys. It could also be poor planning on the part of the DFAC contractors. Americans tend to pig out at Thanksgiving and it’s possible the contractor just didn’t make enough food.

Either way, hard working, dedicated, American expats who are in Afghanistan to support their families and support the troops DID NOT get a well deserved Thanksgiving dinner.

Now let talk about Dinner. That’s a little different story for American Expats employed by Fluor at Camp Marmal in Afghanistan. is located in Northern Afghanistan near the borders of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

According to Wikipedia, the camp hosts the staff of the German Armed Forces in Afghanistan, Regional Command North of the ISAF, as well as the Quick Reaction Force (QRF). There could be others as well.

There are three Dining Facilities (DFACs) at Camp Marmal, a German DFAC, a Norwegian DFAC and an American DFAC.

According to my sources, members of the Afghan Army has been invited to dine with US Military personnel in the American DFAC on Christmas Day. Due to the increased number of invited guests, the American Expats who are employed by Fluor and possibly other companies have already been told they WILL NOT be allowed to have Christmas dinner in the DFAC on Christmas Day at all. As a matter of fact it would appear, another Holiday meal of MRE’s are in their future. I also have reports that Fluor management is telling the employees to just keep quiet about it or go home to the States and have dinner.

I can’t even imagine how demoralizing this is for those hard working dedicated Americans at Camp Marmal. They are away from their families and now the have been sucker punched by the very people they are there to support? Which officer came up with this hair brain idea? Could you not have invited the Afghan Army to dinner on some other day? Like Meatloaf Day or something? Why Christmas? Do Afghan Muslims celebrate Christmas?

Unconfirmed reports state, in the spirit of Christmas generosity, the German’s at Camp Marmal have extended a Christmas Dinner invitation to the approximately 100 Americans who have been ousted by their own on one of the Holiest of Christian holidays.

I have contacted Fluor Corporate for a statement for this post, to date they have decline to respond.

I am attempting to contact Major General Hans Werner Fritz who is reported to be the commander of RC-North as well as leader of the German ISAF contingent and his deputy commander U.S. Army Colonel Sean Mulholland for statements as well. If anyone has contact information for these two or other base commanders, I would appreciate it if you sent them.

I can’t even describe how this total lack of regard for these hard working Americans disturbs me. Please share your personal Fluor experiences on this Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner issue. Did you run out of food? Was your dinner awesome?  Are Americans being “uninvited” at other camps?

I’m sure Fluor management at Camp Marmal who are implementing this policy will spend more time trying to ferret out and punish whistleblowers than trying to get their people a Christmas dinner. I guess that will just add to the story if CNN or FOX picks it up.

I am so sorry you are being treated this way. This is the season of giving and generosity. And as an electrician who worked in Iraq for two years, I think this treatment would directly reflect my attitude and personal commitment to the decision maker and those who support this ridiculous mandate. “I’m sorry, no parts!”

Merry Christmas

Ms Sparky

Updated December 21, 2010: I just heard Christmas Dinner appears to be back on for Fluor expats at Camp Marmal. official notice has gone out at Camp Marmal. Breakfast will be served for expats until 830 and then they are not allowed back into the DFAC until 1345 for dinner, same as Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving though the Afghan commander was late for dinner so they never got to actually enter until after 1500 and nothing was left. I sent another email to Fluor Corporate for a statement on this matter and they have again declined to respond. Please let me know how Christmas Dinner goes so I can update the people who really care about you!  ~ Ms Sparky

Updated December 25, 2010: I hadn’t planned on working on Christmas Day but I just got word the Fluor employees at Camp Marmal in Afghanistan were allowed into the DFAC and received their much deserved Christmas dinner. This makes me very happy. To whoever made the decision that allowed this to happen….thank you! Merry Christmas! ~Ms Sparky

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