From the battlefield to the benefits system: how government decisions during war echo long after service ends
From the battlefield to the benefits system: how government decisions during war echo long after service ends  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Mon May 11 2026
Description: At stake in the Bagram bombing case is whether contractors retain broad immunity when supporting military operations and how much legal distance the government can place between itself and the work it assigns. The outcome could shape how the Defense Department handles oversight and risk‑sharing in future conflicts. I talked with Lisa Himes, of counsel with Rogers Joseph O’Donnell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.