HDNET- Dan Rathers Reports "Civilians at War" Watch NOW This is a 1 hour documentary on American Contractors coming home with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) |
| "Forgotten Fighters" Many civilian contractors who went to work in Iraq are returning home with physical and psychological scars. But their companies are refusing insurance compensation. CBS-Armen Keteyian reports. |
"Shadow Army" In Iraq Tens of thousands of civilians deployed in Iraq provide logistical support for the troops, but face grave danger as they transport supplies around the country. Armen Keteyian has more details. |
| In Iraq, there is no safe place, no wire to hide behind. Mr. Armstong was an American Contractor "Engineer" who was beheaded by Insurgent, who didn't work in logistical support for our military but was an American Engineer/Contractor. Not all contractors are in support of our military, Many contractors like Sam Walker who worked on a military camp are though, which some call "behind the wire" saw first hand what dangers lurked in a mess hall one day while eating lunch, everyone around him died. Understanding that no matter where you are in Iraq you are a target for insurgents weather you work on a heavily guarded base or on the road driving. The wire is a joke! Don't be fooled. |

| Watch CBS NEWS Broadcast - Forgotten Fighters |