From: Haselton, Mark A. - US
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 6:00 PM
Subject: All Hands Message: Christian McCoy
Ladies and Gentlemen
Ii is my sad duty to report to you today the loss of one our own. Christian McCoy, a member of
the Joint Expeditionary Team died of wounds suffered during an operation in Afghanistan. At
this time his family has been notified and our hearts go out to Franny, Benjamin and Abigail. A
JET member is escorting Christian to his family from Afghanistan and we have a casualty
assistance team with Chris’s family to help them through this trying time. We will remain with
Chris’s family until such time as they no longer need our help.
There are no words to express the sorrow we all feel on this tragic loss. I know each of us
recognizes the hazards associated with the work that you do, especially on the JET. As we reflect
on this terrible loss, and as we remember Chris’s family and help them get through the next few
days, weeks and months, please never forget that the work that Chris was doing, and in fact the
work that all of you do, has saved countless lives. Every member of the JET knows that through
their actions, servicemembers have returned home safely to their loved ones. We should all
remember that Chris’s service was to his country and his fellow Americans and he died doing
something incredibly important and consistent with the type of service he gave the nation over
his 26 year military career.
Chris will return to CONUS and be met at Dover AFB on Friday. He will be accompanied every
step of the way by a member of the JET and his reception and transfer to his family will include
a contingent from our leadership team. We cannot thank the escort officers, casualty assistance
team and HR representatives enough. Theirs has been the hardest duty--making the initial
notifications, helping with arrangements for Chris’s arrival and simply being there for Chris’s
family. We have received exceptional support from CACI HR, the International Risk Team and
leaders at every level. It is heartening to know at a time like this that taking care of people is
truly their highest priority.
I will have more to say about this in the coming days. However I would ask that you keep
discussions about this among this team. Out of respect for the family, please do not discuss this
incident with anyone outside of the CACI-WGI family at this time. Lyle Schaeffer and his team
will keep us informed of all of the actions associated with future arrangements.
To the members of JET, please know that we will keep Chris, his family and the entire JET in
our prayers. I cannot find the words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know how hard
this must be on everyone, but especially the JET members who have given so much to their
country and each other.
With Respect,
Mark

 Mark A. Haselton
Vice President, Div Manager