Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody. Just a couple of opening comments. First, I hope you all had a chance to see Secretary Hagel’s remarks today at the National POW-MIA Recognition Day ceremony out there on the river terrace. One of the things he talked[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2014. Chairman McKeon, Ranking Member Smith, members of the committee, I very much appreciate the opportunity this morning to discuss the President’s strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL. Mr. Chairman, on a personal note, I want to thank you for your leadership on yesterday’s vote. I[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier and a DoD civilian who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 16, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from an enemy attack. Killed were: Maj. Michael J. Donahue, 41, of Columbus, Ohio, assigned[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Charles C. Strong, 28, of Suffolk, Virginia, died Sept. 15, in Herat province, Afghanistan while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine[Read More…]

Senator urged VA Secretary to take action to improve recruitment and retention of health care professionals, particularly in rural communities WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2014.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Bob McDonald for approving an adjustment to the maximum rates of annual[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. GENERAL PHILIP BREEDLOVE: So thank you for allowing me to come back to the podium. It’s been a pretty busy and, quite frankly, historical two months since I was here last. As you know, a lot has changed in Europe, particularly in our east. The security[Read More…]

New Housing and Services Will Assist More than 700 Veterans Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced today that the City will be partnering with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); the Department of Housing and Urban Development[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Afternoon, everybody. Before I take your questions, I just want to start with a quick preview of Secretary Hagel’s week next week. On Tuesday the 16th, as many of you know, the secretary will testify in an open hearing before the Senate[Read More…]

Affordable Loan Program Has Helped 1,600 Veterans Purchase a Home CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2014.  Governor Pat Quinn today announced more than 1,600 veterans, active military personnel, reservists and Illinois National Guard members have accessed more than $200 million through his Welcome Home Heroes homeownership program. The down payment assistance and affordable[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2014.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation today that would give veteran-owned small businesses access to surplus federal property, reducing overhead costs and helping these small businesses grow. The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act would expand the Government Service Administration’s[Read More…]