October 19, 2018 CenturyLink Attn: General Counsel’s Office 100 CenturyLink Drive Monroe, LA 71203 Dear General Counsel of CenturyLink: The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is creating a Department of Defense Revolving Door Database on its website (pogo.org), which compiles information from public resources regarding former senior Department of Defense officials and military officers who went on to work for government contractors, including Level 3 Communications, from 2008 to the present. The database is an attempt to track individuals when they leave the Department of Defense, and inclusion in the database doesn’t represent anything illegal or a violation of ethics rules. I have enclosed the findings relevant to Level 3 Communications and am requesting verification or refutation of the data from you. Any response would be greatly appreciated, as the accuracy of this information is in the best interest of all parties. When a precise start date was not publicly available POGO chose the first day of the month the employee said they began working for Level 3 Communications. POGO is also interested in any related ethics opinions issued for current or former Level 3 Communications personnel in compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Public Law 110-181, Sec. 847 and certifications of compliance as required by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) subpart 252.203-7005; 41 U.S.C. § 2105(c). Out of fairness CenturyLink, please be assured that any response received by POGO will be posted on the website along with the data if you so choose. If you have any questions, I can be reached at (202) 347-1122 or msmithberger@pogo.org. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Mandy Smithberger Director, Center for Defense Information Enclosure Revolving Door Instances 1. Individual: General Kevin P. Chilton (USAF Ret.) Approximate Date Joined Level 3 Communications: April 1, 2012 Synopsis: General Kevin P. Chilton (USAF Ret.) was the Commander of U.S. Strategic Command (US STRATCOM), retiring in 2011. In 2012 he became a director for Pentagon contractors Orbital Sciences Corporation and Level 3 Communications. According to company proxy statements he has received over $1 million in compensation between 2012 and 2018 since joining the Level 3’s board. According to Level 3's proxy statement he was selected because the company "will benefit from his extensive command and leadership experience in the Air Force, which provides him with a valuable blend of political, legislative, international and regulatory knowledge and experience as we continue to implement our business strategy and review opportunities to grow our business with various federal, state and local governmental departments and agencies." Level 3 received $17 million in Department of Defense contracts the year Chilton joined the board. Documents to Include: http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/104791/general-kevin-pchilton/ https://www.crunchbase.com/person/kevin-p-chilton#section-jobs https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/794323/000119312517116269/d294221dde f14a.htm https://www.usaspending.gov/#/search/cd8bfce7f0d1b593c656d4bf6b5c2611 2