Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 22, 2014 I join all the men and women of the U.S. Department of Defense in offering my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the soldiers killed in this week’s appalling attacks on members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The United States strongly condemns today’s shootings[Read More…]
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NOAA Team Discovers Two Vessels From WWII Convoy Battle Off North Carolina
German U-boat 576 and freighter Bluefields found within 240 yards of one another The German U-576 departing Saint-Nazaire, France, circa 1940-1942. The submarine was sunk in 1942 by aircraft fire after attacking and sinking the Nicaraguan freighter Bluefields and two other ships off North Carolina. (Credit: With permission from Ed[Read More…]
Background Conference Call on Aerial Resupply of Forces Fighting ISIL Near Kobani, Syria
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2014 – 10:25 P.M. EDT MS. MEEHAN: Hi, everybody. This is Bernadette. Thanks so much for joining us late on a Sunday night. This is a background conference call to discuss the aerial resupply of forces fighting ISIL near Kobani, Syria. This call is on background so[Read More…]
Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary on Dept. of Defense Support to HHS on Ebola Response
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 19, 2014. Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby: “In response to a request by the Department of Health and Human Services — and as an added prudent measure to ensure our nation is ready to respond quickly, effectively, and safely in the event of additional[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Senator Durbin, Alderman Thompson, Community Leaders and Veterans of the U.S. Military Open Hope Manor II
Investment Will Help the City Deliver of Mayor Emanuel’s Goal of Ending Homelessness Among Veterans by the End of 2015 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Senator Dick Durbin, Alderman JoAnn Thompson, community leaders and Veterans of the U.S. Military and their families today to open Hope Manor II[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by General Austin, Oct. 17, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2014. REAR ADM. JOHN KIRBY: Good morning, everybody. This is a lot taller today, this podium. (Laughter.) GEN. LLOYD AUSTIN: It’s just normal size here. (Laughter.) ADM. KIRBY: Well, we’re back. I’m just going to turn it over to our briefer today. You all know General Austin,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens Hope Manor II, Expands Affordable Housing Options for Illinois’ Veterans
Campus-Style Community Designed to Serve Veterans with Families Now Open in Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the opening of Hope Manor II, one of the first large-scale housing developments in the nation designed to address the needs of female veterans and veterans with families at risk[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing on Pentagon’s Response to the Ebola Outbreak, Oct. 16, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 16, 2014. Presenters: Major General Darryl Williams, Joint Task Force Commander; Debra Malac, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia; Ben Hemingway, U.S. Agency for International Development Deputy Disaster Assistance Response Team Director STAFF: This will be an on-the-record briefing. Obviously, they — nobody can see each other, so please, Number[Read More…]
United States Files Complaint in False Claims Act Lawsuit Alleging Defense Contractors Knowingly Overcharged the Navy on Aircraft Maintenance Contract
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 16, 2014. The Department of Justice announced today that it has filed its complaint in intervention in a case against defendants Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and two of its subsidiaries, Sikorsky Support Services Inc. and Derco Aerospace Inc., for violating the False Claims Act. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Rear Adm. Kirby, Oct. 15, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: And with that, I’ll start taking questions. Actually, I don’t have an opening statement, so, Bob, what do you got? Q: I’ll ask you about the situation in Kobani area the last two days. REAR ADM. KIRBY: Sure. Q: CENTCOM [U.S. Central[Read More…]
