As U.S. troops return to Iraq, more private contractors follow | Reuters

As U.S. troops return to Iraq, more private contractors follow | Reuters
▻http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/24/us-usa-iraq-contractors-idUSKBN0K20AW20141224

... the preparations to increase the number of contractors - who can be responsible for everything from security to vehicle repair and food service - underscores Obama’s growing commitment in Iraq. When U.S. troops and diplomats venture into war zones, contractors tend to follow, doing jobs once handled by the military itself.