Pentagon officials now say at least 18 troops have been electrocuted since 2003--many due to faulty wiring and improper grounding. The number could be higher when Afghanistan is included, say congressional sources. KBR will now have to come up with a corrective plan that is acceptable to the Pentagon. The company could still receive fines or penalties. KBR has denied liability in the lawsuits. |
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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.