Obtaining Your Defense Base Act Benefits When Injured   It used to be that only the United States military and government officials worked overseas to protect and advance our interests. However, as the world shrunk, and U.S. foreign interests spread, so too did...

A Step-By-Step Guide To The DBA Claim Process   The U.S. government passed the Defense Base Act to protect you and your income while working overseas for the U.S. military or State Department. As a contractor working overseas, you’re often put into dangerous...

When you become a civilian contractor working overseas, you know the risks involved. If you’re working as private security, you’re most likely going to be working in hazardous conditions. Working under U.S. humanitarian aid efforts might lead to working in a war zone....