October 19, 2018 Dyncorp International Attn: General Counsel’s Office 3190 Fairview Park Drive, Suit 700 Falls Church, VA 22042 Dear General Counsel of Dyncorp International: 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 Dyncorp International, 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 does not represent anything illegal or a violation of ethics rules. I have enclosed the findings relevant to Dyncorp International 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 Dyncorp International. POGO is also interested in any related ethics opinions issued for current or former Dyncorp International 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). Please be assured that out of fairness to Dyncorp International, 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: Major General James A. Kessler (USMC Ret.) Approximate Date Joined Dyncorp International: January 1, 2014 Synopsis: Major General James A. Kessler (USMC Ret.) was Assistant Deputy, Commandant for Installations and Logistics (Facilities), retiring in 2013. He was hired by DynCorp international to lead their Logistics Civilian Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) IV in Afghanistan. The multi-billion dollar LOGCAP contract provides U.S. and allied forces with logistical and life support services and has garnered considerable controversy for cost overruns and allegations of fraud. Dyncorp has reported its share of the contract is $6.7 billion. Documents to Include: https://www.mca-marines.org/person/majgen-james-kessler-usmc-ret https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4572213-James-Kessler-LinkedIn-6-1518.html https://www.pogo.org/analysis/2017/10/army-prepares-to-deploy-next-worldwidewarfighter-support-contract https://www.dyn-intl.com/media-center/press-releases/dyncorp-internationalawarded-12-month-extension-to-continue-supporting-u-s-army-in-southernafghanistan/ 2. Individual: General John F. Kelly (USMC Ret.) Approximate Date Joined Dyncorp International: June 1, 2016 Synopsis: General John F. Kelly (USMC Ret.) was the commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), retiring at the beginning of 2016. According to ethics forms, he was an advisor to Pentagon contractor Dyncorp International and Pentagon contractor consulting firm Beacon Global Strategies. He later became Secretary of Homeland Security and is White House chief of staff to President Trump. Kelly received $166,666 as an adviser to DynCorp. A DynCorp spokeswoman would not disclose additional information about his work to the Washington Post. Documents to Include: https://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography-View/Article/602724/john-fkelly/ http://www.npr.org/2015/12/21/460536746/gen-john-kelly-to-retire-next-month https://extapps2.oge.gov/201/Presiden.nsf/PAS+Index/17C9E23321E9A56C852580B 9006C105E/$FILE/Kelly,%20John%20F.%20Final%20Amended278.pdf https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/trumps-new-chief-of-staff-didwork-for-company-with-federal-contracts/2017/08/04/58d949e6-7607-11e7-8839ec48ec4cae25_story.html?utm_term=.5f6443cfd3e0 2