Answer the first question.

Your data source includes operations outside of combat zones and does not list whether those deaths or injuries were the result of combat operations.

As a contractor, I know the dangers. I also know that the people outside the wire take on a much greater risk than I do...even as a flying contractor. Also, not in a million years would I compare myself to the uniformed people here in theater.

As a member of the military, I appreciate what contractors bring to the fight and realize that much of what goes on, is the first result of the the work contractors do.