Author: Gary Kopycinski

UN Chief Underlines Warning Against Attacking Peacekeepers in Côte d’Ivoire

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon emphasized his warning against attacks on the United Nations peacekeeping force in Côte d’Ivoire or attempts to obstruct their work, saying there will consequences for those responsible, as the UN human rights arm reported “massive violations.” “Any attack on UN forces will[Read More…]

Statement by Adm. Mike Mullen on Senate Vote to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2010.  “I am pleased to see the Congress vote to repeal the law governing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Handling this through legislation preserves the military’s prerogative to implement change in a responsible, deliberate manner. “More critically, it is the right thing to do. No longer will able[Read More…]

Statement by Secretary Robert Gates on Senate Vote to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2010.  On Saturday, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates released the following statement on the Senate’s vote to repeal the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ law: “I welcome today’s vote by the Senate clearing the way for a legislative repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ law. “Once this[Read More…]

U.S. Senate Votes to End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the U.S. Senate voted on legislation that will allow for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT).  This historic action comes on the heels of the passage of an identical bill Wednesday in the U.S. House of Representatives.  President Obama has said that he will sign[Read More…]

Armed Men Fire at UN Peacekeepers in Côte d’Ivoire

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 December 2010 – Armed men in military uniform fired shots in the direction of a patrol vehicle of the United Nations peacekeeping troops in Côte d’Ivoire overnight, the mission said today, reiterating its call for calm in the West African country where a tense standoff over the outcome[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, December 18, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance. Cpl. Jose L. Maldonado, 21, of Mathis, Texas, died Dec. 17 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]

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