Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2013. “I welcome the governor of Okinawa’s decision to approve the landfill permit request to build the Futenma Replacement Facility at Camp Schwab-Henoko Bay, which is a critical part of the realignment of U.S. forces on Okinawa. This decision comes after many years of sustained effort between[Read More…]
Military
DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualty, December 24, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 24, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian, 27, of Abington, Mass., died Dec. 23, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Mabus on Navy Husbanding Policies and Contracting Initiatives the Pentagon Briefing Room
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2013. Presenters: Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus; Rear Admiral Jonathan Yuen, Naval Supply Systems Command; Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Acquisition and Procurement Elliott Branch; and Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby REAR ADM. JOHN KIRBY: Good morning, everybody, and welcome. I’m going to[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2013. Eliminating sexual assault in the military is one of the Department of Defense’s highest priorities. We welcome President Obama’s continued leadership on this issue, and we share his commitment to doing whatever it takes to solve this problem. All of us at DoD have a responsibility[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Eliminating Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2013. Earlier this year I directed Secretary Hagel, Chairman Dempsey and our entire defense leadership team to step up their game exponentially in preventing and responding to the serious crime of sexual assault in our military. As Commander in Chief, I’ve made it clear that these crimes[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Toys for Tots Service Project
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013 – 2:38 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hello everyone, how are you all doing? You excited? It’s almost Christmas! Do you feel the excitement? CHILDREN: Yes! MRS. OBAMA: Yes? Are you guys out of school yet? Are you on vacation? CHILDREN: No. MRS. OBAMA: [Read More…]
Illinois Officials Celebrate ‘Mission: Veteran 2 Entrepreneurs’ Program to Hundreds of Veterans
“MV2E” Program Helps Veteran-Owned Businesses Gain Fast Track to Financial Success CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. As many veterans struggle to find a job or start a career, the administration of Governor Pat Quinn hosted more than 100 veterans at the College of DuPage to learn about starting or growing their own[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel and General Dempsey in the Pentagon Briefing Room, December 19, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. First, let me wish all of you and your families a happy holiday. I know you probably won’t be sorry to escape for a while, those of you who are. I know news is made all the time everywhere,[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Six Army Casualties, December 19, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of six soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Dec. 17, in Now Bahar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered as a result of a helicopter crash. The incident is pending investigation. Killed were: Chief Warrant Officer 2[Read More…]
Distinguished Rochester Man Named Illinois Veteran of the Month
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) recognized Larry Trapani, Sr. – a U.S. Army veteran, distinguished veteran leader, and retired State of Illinois employee – as the Illinois Veteran of the Month for December 2013 at a ceremony at in Springfield on Tuesday, Dec. 17,[Read More…]
