According to CNN, 18 U.S. troops have died of electrocution on our military bases in Iraq since 2003. Hundreds of other military and civilian personnel have been shocked and injured. Sgt. Ryan Maseth was electrocuted and died in a shower.

The suspected reason: improper wiring installed by KBR and other U.S. based war contractors.

Our fighting men and women, willing to sacrifice themselves to protect this country, should not be subject to harm at the hands of our own corporate contractors. The negligence is disgusting and inexcusable.

Shoddy wiring 'everywhere' on Iraq bases, Army inspector says
From Abbie Boudreau and Scott Bronstein
CNN Special Investigations Unit March 26, 2009

More than half of building inspected so far on bases in Iraq failed their safety "miserably" according to the Army inspector. 8,527 buildings had to be evacuated upon inspection and repaired within hours because the wiring was so hazardous.

The majority of buildings the failed their safety review were wired by KBR.

Accroding to Army investigators, Sgt. Ryan Maseth, a Green Beret, electrocuted in a shower in his barracks in Iraq was the victim of negligent homicide in a case implicating KBR.

Electricians who worked for KBR claim supervisors ignored their warnings and that the power systems at Afghan bases are "a disaster waiting to happen". Soldiers say they've been shocked repeatedly and several deaths have been reported.