Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2014. The Normandy Landings, codenamed Operation Neptune, supported Operation Overlord and paved the way for the liberation of Europe. The Allies selected Normandy as the landing site for the invasion because it provided the best access to France’s interior. Initially planned for May 1944, the invasion was[Read More…]
Military
Senators Sanders, McCain Reach Agreement on Veterans Bill
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 5 – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) today reached a bipartisan agreement to improve veterans’ access to health care and address serious problems facing the Department of Veterans Affairs. “While this is not the bill that I would have written, we[Read More…]
Wyden, Merkley and Sanders Introduce New Bill to Bring Accountability to the VA
Bill Would Boost VA Accountability, Streamline Hiring Process and Shorten Wait Times to Medical Care Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2014. Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and several of their Senate colleagues in introducing a bill late yesterday to bring accountability to the Department of[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady Announcing Mayors Challenge to End Veterans Homelessness
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2014 – 1:49 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much, everyone. Thank you all. Well, welcome. Rest yourselves. Thank you so much. This is a good-news day, and I am honored to welcome everyone here to the White House. I want to start[Read More…]
Press Conference by Secretary Hagel at NATO Headquarters, June 4, 2014
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m Rear Admiral John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary. Secretary Hagel will open up with a couple of comments at the top, and then we’ll have time for four questions, and I’ll be moderating the questions and calling on the reporters.[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, June 3, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Capt. Jason B. Jones, 29, of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, died June 2, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, of wounds received from small-arms. The incident is under investigation. He was assigned 1st Battalion,[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of the Army John McHugh on Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, June 3, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. Secretary of the Army John McHugh released the following statement: “As an Army, we are grateful that an American soldier is back in American hands. The warrior ethos is more than words, and we should never leave a comrade behind. “Our first priority is ensuring Sgt.[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at the Keel Laying Ceremony for the PCU ILLINOIS
Quonset Point, Rhode Island–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014 – 2:24 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Good afternoon. Wow. All right, can I just break with protocol and say, this is really cool. (Laughter.) I mean, come on. This is so nice. (Applause.) I want to start[Read More…]
Media Availability with Secretary Hagel enroute to Afghanistan, June 1, 2014
Enroute Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2014. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good morning. I know you’ve all been briefed on Sgt. Bergdahl. Let me just make a couple of opening comments and we’ll go to your questions. First, this is a very happy day for the Bergdahl family. It’s a very important[Read More…]
Statement from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the Return of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2014. A few hours ago, the family of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was informed by President Obama that their long wait for his return will soon be over. Sgt. Bergdahl is now under the care of the U.S. military after being handed over by his captors in Afghanistan.[Read More…]
