In January 2003, two American civilian contractors were traveling near Camp Doha, Kuwait, when their vehicle was struck by violence. Michael Rene Pouliot was killed, and David Caraway was injured in a brazen ambush that U.S. officials quickly categorized as a terrorist attack. This episode looks beyond the headlines to tell the story of Michael Pouliot, the environment of fear and uncertainty surrounding Camp Doha, and how this single act of violence signaled a darker chapter for contractors in the region.