Out of 2409 whistleblower retaliation cases “investigated” by the DOD Inspector General’s office since 2006, only one case was ruled in favor of the whistleblower and that was in 2006, a very dismal and shocking record. However, recently, the IG validated a contractor whistleblower’s reprisal case mainly because the case was related a defense contract involving American Recovery and Reinstatement Act (ARRA) funds. The ARRA has excellent protections of whistleblowers who face retaliation.