Amid recent criticism of the costs associated with the military use of contractors, Army leaders said June 2 that contracting is essential, but must be managed effectively. Appearing on a panel at an Association of the United States Army event, Maj. Gen. Aundre Piggee, who serves as the chief logistician for U.S. Central Command, said "contracting will continue to be absolutely critical for success as we operate in contingency and expeditionary environments." Vice Adm. William "Andy" Brown, the chief logistician...
