Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 3, 2014. Maj. Jonathan D. Walker, 44, of Merriam, Kansas, died Oct. 1, in Dohar, Qatar, of a non-combat related incident at Camp As Sayliyah. The incident is under investigation. He was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina.[Read More…]
Military
Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Against Key Safety Systems, Inc. to Enforce Employment Rights of United States Army National Guard Member
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 3, 2014. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and U. S. Attorney A. Lee Bentley III for the Middle District of Florida announced today that they reached an agreement with Key Safety Systems Inc. resolving claims that Key Safety Systems violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights[Read More…]
Chicago Man Honored as Illinois Veteran of the Month
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2014. Jaime P. Pesongco, as a young man in the Philippines joined U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) in the initial days of the United States’ involvement in World War II. Once Imperial Japanese troops had overrun the Allied forces in the Philippines in 1942, he[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Gen. Campbell Via Satellite, October 2, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2014. REAR ADM. JOHN KIRBY: Afternoon, everybody. It is an honor to welcome back to our briefing room the commander of the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. forces Afghanistan, General John Campbell. Most of you already know General Campbell, as he most recently served here in[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, October 2, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Andrew T. Weathers, 30, of DeRidder, Louisiana, died Sept. 30, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from wounds sustained when the enemy attacked his unit with[Read More…]
Department of Defense Briefing by Secretary Hagel and Deputy Secretary Work on the Military Health System Review
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2014. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Four months ago, I ordered a review of DOD’s Military Health System. It focused on access to care, quality of care, and patient safety. This review was led by our Deputy Secretary of Defense, Bob Work, who’s to my left. And[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Hagel on Military Health System Review
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2014. Four months ago, I ordered a review of DOD’s Military Health System. It focused on access to care, quality of care, and patient safety. This review was led by our Deputy Secretary of Defense, Bob Work, who’s to my left. And I want to thank[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Announces $9 Million in Federal Grants for Homeless Veterans in Oregon
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today announced that communities in Oregon will receive $9 million in new funding to help homeless veterans and their families find housing and other services to get them back on their feet. This funding comes from the Supportive Services for Veterans[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Rear Adm. Kirby, Sept. 30, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2014. REAR ADM. JOHN KIRBY: Hey everybody. I’ve got quite a few things to get through, so I’ll try to do this quickly, but there’s a few updates that I want to — to get to. First, on the campaign against ISIL. You may have seen the[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel at the 2014 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel gives former U.S. Sen. Max Cleland of Georgia, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a hug after introducing him as the guest speaker at the 2014 National POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept.19, 2014. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz[Read More…]
