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WASTE WATCH: Air Force construction projects put troop lives at risk in Afghanistan

400 views · Published 12 March 2013 · 0:39 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: FOX NASHVILLE · 2013 · News & Politics

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Pentagon report finds civilian contractors put the lives of troops serving in Afghanistan at risk. An internal watchdog found poor management of construction projects by the Air Force compromised safety for military personnel. Contractors were paid nearly $40 million for construction and electrical work at Camps Leatherneck and Bastion. The report found serious mistakes such as buildings with no sprinkler systems and too few fire escapes. The Washington Guardian's Phillip Swarts says military leaders relied too much on the technical expertise of contractors.Investigators found they really didn't oversee the contractors performing the tasks at all, says Swarts. In fact, air force officers relied on the contractors to judge when the projects were completed and how well they were completed.The Inspector General says the Air Force did not respond to the report, which is unusual for government agencies. You can find all our WASTE WATCH stories on Fox17.com. Just go to HOT TOPICS and click on WASTE WATCH. You can also submit your ideas for WASTE WATCH stories in that same section.

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