(And very likely, this will mean more Plan Colombia mercenary activity in and around Panama.)

International Technical Services Unit Will Provide Base Operations Support

RESTON, Va., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- DynCorp, a $1.8 billion information technology and management & operations company, announced that its subsidiary, DynCorp International (DI) LLC has been awarded a five-year, $119.8 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command. Under the contact, DI will provide base operations support to select United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) forward operating locations in the United States and Latin America.

DI will provide comprehensive base support services to USSOUTHCOM including air traffic control, civil engineering, flight line and logistics support. The company will also provide fire fighting, safety and health, dormitory and dining hall services.

"The selection of DynCorp International for this important contract builds on our reputation as a leading provider of base operations support and outsourcing solutions in Latin America," said DI President Steve Cannon.

DI currently provides major base operations support services for the Department of Defense worldwide. For more than 50 years, DI has provided critical logistics, maintenance and operations support for the United States government at locations around the world and during every conflict since the Korean War. DI maintains an extensive database of internationally experienced managers, subject matter experts and on-the-ground contacts to supply rapidly deployable, culturally sensitive technical expertise anywhere in the world.

DynCorp is among the largest employee-owned technology and outsourcing solutions companies in the country, employing more than 23,000 technology and technical professionals. DynCorp International, located in Fort Worth, Tx., is the company's strategic business area that provides technical and operational support services at locations throughout the world, including aviation maintenance, logistics services and program management.


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