"V2X employees stationed at US military bases in Kuwait and Iraq reported inadequate protections and limited communications about evacuation plans, feeling pressured to remain in the region despite the risks."
"During a meeting, US government officials expressed concerns about local militia attacks on the Martyr Brigadier General Ali Flaih airbase, questioning why Americans were still present on base."
"V2X informed the government that they needed to keep employees on base to satisfy client demands, despite warnings that their safety was at risk from potential attacks."
The US government has instructed defense contractor V2X to evacuate its employees from Kuwait and Iraq amid threats from Iran-backed militias. Employees reported inadequate protections and limited communication regarding evacuation plans. Concerns were raised during a meeting between US Department of State representatives and V2X leadership about potential militia attacks on military bases. V2X has a $252 million contract for base support in Iraq. The government questioned the presence of American workers on base and discussed emergency evacuation plans.
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